2nd-year students are working through the basics of electrical controls on our new electrical control board. This will give them an introduction to common industrial electrical controls and complement their work on motors in the 2nd year apprenticeship course.
First-year Digital Arts students have been developing fine arts and Photoshop skills. This great group is now in the beginning stages of writing comic book scripts and designing characters. Throughout the year studetns will explore many aspects of digital art.
The Education & Human Services program and preschool students had a great first field trip of the year. Apple picking! High school students recently finished their first unit on guiding field trip experiences in early childhood; this was a great way for them to apply what they learned. A huge thank you to Apple Hill…
Students volunteered to face paint at the summer field days at Rutland’s primary schools, enjoying the little ones in action! This activity gave our Cosmetology students the opportunity to practice customer interactions. This also builds their confidence. At some point in their future they may have a younger client sitting in their chair, and being…
Public Safety & Criminal Justice students Caelyn LaMere, Alana Munukka, and Elliot Rosenberg participated in the Vermont Mock Trial Competition at Vermont Law School in Chelsea, Vermont, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Our team was responsible for providing defense, and we paired with Rutland High School to provide a full defense team and witnesses, totaling…
This week, students really challenged their skills! Each student was assigned a photo to replicate. This cosmetology haircut and hair-coloring project is designed to help students develop the practical skills and confidence needed in a professional salon environment. Through hands-on practice, students learn proper sectioning, cutting techniques, and color application while also focusing on client…
Some of the students worked on this project, which required 2 new fenders due to rust. Part of the refinishing process is blending adjacent panels, which includes both front doors and the hood. This particular color is a white pearl, which adds another layer of paint that provides the pearl effect. Many of today’s exotic…
Paige Carrara and Ella French, from Blush Salon, came to demonstrate some techniques to our students. They are both alums of the Cosmetology program. Paige showed our students how to apply hair extensions. She also discussed building clientele, how to treat clients, and answered questions about what it is like to work at her salon.…
