Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center

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The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (JFCTC) offers a wide variety of career specific programs that enable students to gain technical and academic skills. The JFCTC will offer elective courses as well as two- and three-year programs. These programs offer students a “head-start” for employment or continuing education in a variety of career fields. Students attending the JFCTC will spend part of the day at the home high school and part of the day at the JFCTC. Student participation in SkillsUSA is strongly encouraged because of the focus on leadership skill development.

A completer of the Career and Technology Education program sequence must complete at least four credits in a career specialization. Students who complete the Career and Technology Education program sequence may also meet University Sequence requirements.

EXAMPLE OF CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOUR YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLAN AT THE FORREST CENTER

EXAMPLE OF DUAL COMPLETER FOUR YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLAN AT THE FORREST CENTER

* Forrest Center programs require multiple periods. Please see the Forrest Center website for the most current scheduling information.

Notes: Some of the JFCTC programs have specific entrance requirements. These should be carefully reviewed when planning a course of studies. Admission process is as follows:

1. Students applying for a Forrest Center program must complete an online application by the priority deadline. Students submitting an application after the priority deadline will be considered only if space is available.

2. Students from the high schools are expected to visit the JFCTC for a tour to ensure their interest and understanding of the program’s requirements.

3. Applications are scored and ranked based on attendance, GPA, and discipline. 

  *Preference is considered for those students going into 11th grade.

4. The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Administration Admission Committee reviews applications. Based  on registration scores, students are accepted into programs until classes have reached capacity.

5. In order to be considered for acceptance into a Forrest Center program, students must have earned or be on track to earn a minimum of 5 credits.

Students enrolled in a program at the JFCTC must obtain special permission from the home school principal and JFCTC principal in order to drop a program. 

*Students who have disabilities, special needs, or other situations which may hinder success in school, may request a Vocational Evaluation from the JFCTC. This may provide students with a career direction, help select specific courses, and better define a possible career pathway.