Vocational Schools
Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology
Vocational Technology Education
The Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology serves students in grades 10-12 in both the Oxford and Lafayette school districts. The school offers courses of study in a variety of fields to prepare students for the ever-changing needs of today’s workforce. Students get the benefit of gaining practical, dynamic and hands-on experiences, taking core classes daily at their high school and traveling to the school for technology classes.
Metal Trades Technology
Prepares students for entry-level positions or for advanced training in metal trades. Curriculum coincides with Specification for Qualification and Certification for Entry Level Welders (AWS QC 10-95), developed by the American Welding Society. Program includes:
- Basic metalworking
- Advanced welding
- Advanced machine shop
Agriculture Power and Machinery
Teaches entry-level skills needed in agricultural power mechanics industry. Skills taught include:
- Operation, maintenance, and repair of agricultural equipment
- Gas and diesel engines
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Other power systems
Building Trades Technology
Basic and advanced courses prepare students for jobs in carpentry, electrical wiring, masonry, and plumbing. Skills taught include:
- Basic math
- Use of power and hand tools
- Following blueprints
- Tool use
- Rigging
- Electrical wiring
- Masonry
- Plumbing
Cooperative Education
Prepares students for obtaining jobs through instruction on business etiquette and how to apply for jobs. Students are required to work a minimum of 540 hours at jobs in the community. Program includes:
- Word-readiness preparation
- Related occupational classroom instruction
- Worksite training elements
- Over 20 course topics taught
Allied Health
Two-year program with clinical experience rotations in selected health care facilities. Skills taught include:
- Career options in health field
- Basic and advanced laboratory skills
- Basic and advanced clinical skills
- Hands-on clinical rotations
Automotive Technology
Two-year program teaching skills needed for an entry-level jobs in semi-skilled positions the automotive service industry. Skills taught include:
- Safety, tool, and equipment usage
- Measurement
- Basic automotive service
- Brake and electrical system service
- Engine performance
- Drive trains
- Steering and suspension systems
- Air conditioning/heating service
Business Computer Technology
Skills taught include:
- Document processing
- Desktop publishing
- Office systems
- Employability skills
- Files and records management
- Communication and management skills
- Telecommunications
- Multimedia
- Web page design
