Endorsed by the Virginia Department of Education

1. Home of the 1st RPS Governor’s Career and Technical Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Academy Endorsed by the Virginia Department of Education

2. Richmond Technical Center FACTS RTC North 2015 Seddon Way RTC South RTC: Two buildings located on Richmond’s North Side 202 Westwood Ave

3. RICHMOND TECHNICAL CENTER 9th thru 12 Grade Students 8th Pilot Program Students Enrollment Areas Richmond City Counties: Charles City King & Queen King William West Point

4. RTC CLUSTERS CLUSTERS STEM Student Services Construction Services Medical Services Business & Personal Services Communications & Technology Transportation & Manufacturing Performance Learning Center(PLC)

5. Business Information and Technology Design Multimedia and Web Technologies Entrepreneurship Medical Systems Administration Sports Business Management  Career Connection Career Investigations Careers in Teaching Construction Careers Green Technology Careers Health Careers Interpretation Robotics I Career Investigation Robotics II Careers Interpretations Health & Medical Services Dental Assistant I Dental Assistant II EMT I, II,& III Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences Nurse Assistant I & II Pharmacy Tech I & II Sports Medicine I & II Family & Consumer Services Culinary Arts for Business Culinary Arts I &II Technology Education Technical Drawing & Design Architectural Drawing & Design Computer Systems Technology STEM Engineering Digital Electronics Digital Visualization Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering STEM Therapeutic Services  Human Anatomy & Physiology Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences Nutrition & Wellness 2011-12High School Programs

6. 2011-12High School Programs Trade & Industry • Automotive Body Technology I & II • Automotive Technology I& II • Barbering I, II & III • Basic Small Engine Repair • Beauty Salon Assistant • Building Management I & II • Carpentry I & II • Cosmetology I & II • Electricity & Cabling I & II • Electronics Technology I & II • Graphic Imaging Design I & II • Greenhouse Management • Horticultural Sciences • HVAC I& II • Landscaping Development • Masonry I & II • Physics of Technology I • Physics of Technology II • Precision Machining II • Small Engine Repair Technology I & II • Technology Foundations • Television Production I& II • Welding I & II

7. Successfully Preparing forYour Future Work Environments • Job Shadowing • Mentors • Internships • Community Service • Pre Apprenticeships

8. National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

9. Student Leadership Organizations Future Farmers of America (FFA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) Robotics Skills USA Technology Student Association (TSA)

10. Leadership Student Organization Competition Events

11. Virginia State Fair Student Competitors

12. RTC’sPartnerships or Volunteers

13. RTC Annual School-Wide Activities • Entrepreneurship Sessions • Workplace Readiness Sessions • Cluster Projects • Dress for Success Day • Financial Aid Seminars • Horticulture Flower Sales • OSHA Training & Testing • Dual Enrollment Testing • Student Organization Competition Events • Student Organization Officer’s Ceremony • PRE and POST Mock Job Interviews • Community Service • College/University Day • Parent Open House • Seniors” Citizen Beauty Day • CTE Month Activities • Career Fair • NTHS Induction Ceremony • Business Open House • Credential Training and Testing • On line School Store • Academic Extended Day • Awards/Recognition Night

14. RPS/RTC Highlights 2010-11Governor’s Academy for STEM

15. RTC Student Outcomes

16. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Careers

17. College Credits with STEM Therapeutic Services Pathway - 18 college credits Engineering & Technology Pathway - 14 college credits

18. Therapeutic Services(2009-2012)

19. Summer Academic Enrichment Programs Therapeutic Services Mathematics Science Investigators ( 6th-11th Grades) UR Medical Explorers (9th-11th Grades) Richmond Community Hospital Junior Volunteers (9th-12th Grades)Retreat Hospital • Leadership Camp (8th Grade) RTC • Jump Scope Stethoscope (K-12 Grades) • VCU Middle Center Junior Project Health Careers (8th -12thGrades) VCU • VCU Physical Therapist Camp (10th-12th Grades)-VCU • Youth Health Service Corps (10th-12th Grades)-VCU

20. Summer Academic Enrichment ProgramsEngineering and Technology IGNITE” Camp (9th-11th Grades)VCU Advanced Math (6th-8th Grades) RPS Accelerated Math (6th-8th Grades) RPS Algebra Readiness (7th Grade) RPS • RTC Leadership Camp-RTC • Mathematics Science Investigators( 6th-11th Grades) UR • RAPME (8th-11th Grades) VCU,VSU

22. Summer Programs

23. OUTCOMES OF THE STEM ACADEMY Realistic Career Experiences Honor and College Credits Workplace Credentials Career & Technical Education Seal Technical Diploma or Advanced Technical Diploma Post-Secondary Opportunities 23

24. Future CTE Career Paths • Teaching Academy • Geospatial Technology • Programming Game Design • Veterinarian Assistant • Criminal Justice • Medical Laboratory Technology • Internet Marketing

25. 100+ RTC Business Partners • Advanced Technology Institute Greyhound Bus Lines Richmond Ford • Aireco Supply Inc. Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown Richmond Public Schools TV Channel 99 • Allen Mechanical Habitat for Humanity in Richmond Richmond Residential Services • Alstom Cooperation HCYU & Associates Consulting Engineers RMD Products • Ambassadors for Print & Graphics Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Excellence Ronald A. Williams, LTD • Arcet Welding Supplies ITT Technical Institute Rotary Club in Richmond • Astrya Corporation J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Royal Chevrolet • Auto Youth Educational System James Madison University RPS Information Communication & Technology Services • Black Data Processing Associates John Tyler Community College Sally Beauty Supply • Boswick Laboratories Johnson Controls, Inc. Science Museum of Virginia • Bryant & Stratton College Cool Smiles Dentistry Service Machine • Chesterfield Fire & EMS Lewis Günter Botanical Gardens Shea Management • City of Richmond Lincoln College of Technology Superior Tire & Auto • Comcast Company Liphart Steel The Hermitage Nursing Home • Community College Workforce Alliance Long John Silvers Timmons Group, Inc. • Cuisine’s Catering Lowe’s Home Improvement Ultra-Aire • Cushing Manufacturing MathScience Innovation Center United States Marine Corps • Daily Planet MathScience Investigators Universal Ford • Davidson Media Group NBC 12/WWBT U-turn Sports Performance Academy • Dominion Chevrolet Northern Tooland Equipment Virginia Air National Guard • Dominion Resources Services Oilfield Pipe & Supply Virginia Commonwealth University • Dr. Horsey & Dr. Byrd, DDS Old Dominion University Virginia Cooperative Extension • Dr. Sam English, DDS & Associates Page Auto Group Virginia Department of Transportation • Dr. Tabatha Grantham, DDS Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Virginia State University • Doubletree Downtown Richmond Pearson Jeep Virginia Air National Guard • Dunlap and Partners Philip Morris USA Manufacturing Center Wachovia Bank • Dupont Inc. Quastar, LLC Walgreens Pharmacies • ECPI College of Technology R. E. Michel Co. Wal-Mart Brook Run • Electronic and Technology Resources Retreat Hospital Weinstein JCC • Farmer Machine Company Richmond Ambulance Authority Weinstein Properties • FedEx Ground RAPME Wiley & Wilson Company • Flinn’s Restaurant Richmond City Garage William Byrd Community House • First Market Bank Richmond Electricians’ JATC West Engineering

26. An innovative project supported by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation $100,000.00

27. Educational Lab for Culinary Arts Program

28. Most Frequently Asked Questions • How do I get to the RTC? • How do I get home from RTC? • How can I get college credit? • Define internship. Do I get paid? • Benefits of enrolling in a career program?

29. RPS 2010 School Board Mrs. Kimberly M. Bridges, Chair Mrs. Dawn C. Page, Vice Chair Mr. Donald L. Coleman Mrs. Kimberly B. Gray Mr. Maurice A. Henderson Dr. Norma H. Murdoch-Kitt Mrs. Adria A. Graham Scott Mrs. Chandra H. Smith Mrs. Evette L. Wilson Dr. Yvonne Brandon, Superintendent