Thomas C. Randle Career and Technical Center is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
Thomas C. Randle Career and Technical Center staff is excited about the upcoming year. The center offers six career and technical education programs: Welding, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Construction/ Carpentry, Educator Preparation, Health Sciences, and Diversified Agriculture. These programs are designed as a two-year, 720-hour course for which students receive two Carnegie units per year.
The Construction/ Carpentry program is designed to help students develop knowledge, skills and experience needed to secure entry-level employment in carpentry, brick masonry, construction framing, electrical wiring, and related areas in the building industry. Second year students will experience intensive training in all phases of carpentry. Each student will receive a wallet card and will be registered nationally in the NCCER database upon completion of each module.
Educator Preparation is a pathway for students in the education and training career cluster. It is a high school program with courses designed to attract students to the field of education, provide information and field experiences relevant to pursuing a degree in education, and prepare students for the rigors of a career in education so they will remain long-term educators. This pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the field. Students will develop a professional portfolio featuring work samples, experiences, and career plans related to the field.
The first year of the Health Sciences program introduces the students to careers available in the health field, basic anatomy and physiology and basic patient skills. Upon completion of the first-year introductory course, the students will be trained to be entry- level general basic health care assistants trained in both CPR and first aid. The emphasis of the second year is primarily to expose students to advanced skills in the various health occupations. Upon completion of the second-year advanced course, the students will be trained to work as entry-level assistants in various health occupations. Students are provided embedded work-based learning opportunities that provide experience in health-related settings. Membership is encouraged in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) student organization. At least a C average in Biology I is required for this course.
The Welding year one course focuses on the NCCER Learning Series Core and SMAW. Students will leave the class with a firm foundation of knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic tool knowledge. Additionally, students will learn Oxyfuel Cutting fundamentals. Students will cover proper equipment setup, safety measures, and correct welding techniques. Year students will enroll in the year two course which includes specialized welding symbols used in blueprints and drawings as well as PAC, CAC, and advanced techniques used in SMAW. Additionally, this course will offer students the opportunity to examine GMAW and FCAW. Additionally, students will learn about GTAW. Students will learn safety measures, setup procedures, and welding techniques for each type of welding. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions or postsecondary studies.
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program provides first year students with instruction in employability skills, site safety, construction math, construction drawings, materials handling, copper and piping, soldering and brazing, and basic electricity. Second year students will experience intensive training in employability skills, site safety, carbon steel piping, introduction to cooling, introduction to heating, air distribution, leak detection evacuation recovery and charging, alternating current, and basic electronics. Each student will receive a wallet card and will be registered nationally in the NCCER database upon completion of each module. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions or postsecondary studies.
The Diversified Agriculture program consists of four courses. During year one, students will enroll in Principles of Agriscience - an introduction to the sciences, technologies, and applied practices of the progressive agriculture/agriscience industry, and Diversified Agriculture Plants Core which is centered on agricultural plant growth, production, and management and harvesting. Year two students will receive instruction in Diversified Agriculture Animals Core - culmination of in-depth study in the production, management, and evaluation of livestock based upon intended use, and Capstone - provides a foundation of knowledge to prepare students for employment or continued education in several occupations related to the agriculture industry with embedded work-based learning opportunities.
In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the district does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, in the administration of its educational policies, programs, & activities, or in employment.
Any inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, & Title VI of the CRA of 1964 should be directed to:
Dr. Sametra Brown, Mississippi Achievement School District Human Capital and Talent Management Director, 1133 Calhoun Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194
phone: 662-746-2125; sbrown@masd.k12.ms.us
The following person is designated as the Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator and will handle any inquiries:
Mr. Louvonia Ricks, Mississippi Achievement School District Special Education Director
1133 Calhoun Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194
phone: 662-746-2125; lricks@masd.k12.ms.us