Of the 16 different high school career tech programs available at Vantage, 3 are specialized business programs.
For the technologically creative and artistic student, the Interactive Media program offers exciting opportunities. Students learn a combination of elements such as animation, sound, and computer-generated graphics used for purposes of entertainment, presentation, advertising, or public relations. Careers in Interactive Media involve creating, designing, and producing interactive multimedia products and services, including websites, and the development of digitally-generated media used in business. A new 3D printer enhances project creativity. Students become skilled in manipulating images and information from a variety of sources including audio, video, still photos, animation, text, soundtracks and digital data using computer applications and visual and sound techniques. Internet applications and website creation are also included in this program.
Students interested in the Medical office field can get a head start in the Medical Office Management program, where they will learn business skills, office techniques, accounting, specific business software applications, medical terminology, abbreviations and Anatomy/Physiology. Students develop skills in medical transcription, utilize medical coding, billing and accounting systems and procedures. The demand is great for students with this educational background.
Interested in seeing how a computer and its systems work from the inside out? The Network Systems program provides students the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art equipment while learning to make basic repairs, network management and troubleshooting within the system. They design, build, install and repair complex computer network systems, develop programming skills for and apps game creation, and apply computer forensics and information security software to keep systems safe. Some of the most recent technology they are using includes Google Glasses, Motion Capture, and Oculus Rift Virtual 3D Reality. Other areas of study also include programming, computer architecture and forensics, information and network security, workstation management and business applications.
If you want to find out about career opportunities in any of these fields or have questions about the Business programs at Vantage, please call Mike Knott, Student Services Supervisor at 419-238-5411 ext. 2032 or email him at knott.m@vantagecareercenter.com.
The annual Open House will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 from 5 – 7:30 pm. If you haven’t been to the new school yet, this is your chance! Tour the building, see the labs, check out the new equipment, talk to the staff and students. Do you have a sophomore who’s interested in attending Vantage? There will be a Parent Information Session in the Community Room @ 6 pm to help answer questions you may have. Interested in going back to school yourself? Adult Education/Ohio Technical Center representatives will also be there to answer questions about Vantage Adult Ed classes. No time to cook? Help support school-wide student activities by eating dinner @ Vantage. This year, several local eating establishments will be set up in the Commons and have sample size portions of food for you to try. We’re calling it “A Taste of Vantage”! Mark it on your calendars for Monday, February 9, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Tickets for the Taste of Vantage will be available at the door for just $5 for 6 tickets. Enjoy some tasty treats from Fricker’s, Baked to Perfection, Puckerbrush Pizza, Main Street Market (Ottoville), Remedy Sports Bar & Grille, and Paulding Dairy Queen. It’s gonna be a great night – You won’t want to miss it!
Vantage Network Systems seniors demonstrate Oculus Rift Virtual 3D Reality to a student at the Global IT Club at Rhodes State College in recognition of Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code.
