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

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

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

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

High School Programs 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

High 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

Successfully Preparing for Your Future Work Environments Job Shadowing Mentors Internships Community Service Pre Apprenticeships

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

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)

Leadership Student Organization Competition Events

Virginia State Fair Student Competitors

RTC’s Partnerships or Volunteers

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

RPS/RTC Highlights Governor’s Academy for STEM

RTC Student Outcomes Interactive Projects ProjectsCollegeCreditsWorkplaceReadinessSkills Post-Secondary Networking NetworkingVisit Colleges & BusinessSites CredentialsClinicalAndResearchCareersExplorations OSHACertification & Internet Safety Scholarships ScholarshipsAndAwardsLeadershipSelf-Directed And And Responsibility Skills

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Careers EMT/ParamedicsEngineersDoctors Architects Physical Therapists Nutritionists

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

Therapeutic Services ( ) Therapeutic Services ( ) RPS Courses and CreditsDual Enrollment Credits (18) 9 th Grade 2009 Intro to Health & Medical Sciences Medical TerminologyMedical Terminology (3) VUU 10 th Grade 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology ( 8-pending) Medical Terminology (8)- VUU 11 th Grade 2011 Emergency Medical Technician I & II Emergency Medical Technician III Emergency Technician Basic (6) EMT Clinic(1) (Summer) JSRCC th Grade (Even Days) Sports Medicine I & II

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

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

Engineering and Technology 9 th Grade 2009 Introduction to Engineering (2 Groups) and Digital Visualization 10 th Grade 2010 Principles of Engineering (2 groups) and Architectural Drawing & Design I 11 th Grade 2011 Digital Electronics Advance ADD IIComputer-Aided Drafting I (3) Computer-Aided Drafting II(3) 12 th Grade 2012 Engineering Design & Development Engineering Graphics (3) Introduction to Engineering (2) Introduction to Engineering & Engineering Methods (3) RPS Courses and CreditsDual Enrollment (14)

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

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

100+ RTC Business Partners Advanced Technology InstituteGreyhound Bus LinesRichmond Ford Aireco Supply Inc.Hilton Garden Inn Richmond DowntownRichmond Public Schools TV Channel 99 Allen MechanicalHabitat for Humanity in RichmondRichmond Residential Services Alstom CooperationHCYU & Associates Consulting EngineersRMD Products Ambassadors for Print & GraphicsHeating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning ExcellenceRonald A. Williams, LTD Arcet Welding SuppliesITT Technical InstituteRotary Club in Richmond Astrya CorporationJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRoyal Chevrolet Auto Youth Educational SystemJames Madison UniversityRPS Information Communication & Technology Services Black Data Processing AssociatesJohn Tyler Community CollegeSally Beauty Supply Boswick LaboratoriesJohnson Controls, Inc.Science Museum of Virginia Bryant & Stratton CollegeCool Smiles DentistryService Machine Chesterfield Fire & EMSLewis Günter Botanical GardensShea Management City of RichmondLincoln College of TechnologySuperior Tire & Auto Comcast CompanyLiphart SteelThe Hermitage Nursing Home Community College Workforce AllianceLong John SilversTimmons Group, Inc. Cuisine’s CateringLowe’s Home ImprovementUltra-Aire Cushing ManufacturingMathScience Innovation CenterUnited States Marine Corps Daily PlanetMathScience InvestigatorsUniversal Ford Davidson Media GroupNBC 12/WWBTU-turn Sports Performance Academy Dominion ChevroletNorthern Tooland EquipmentVirginia Air National Guard Dominion Resources ServicesOilfield Pipe & SupplyVirginia Commonwealth University Dr. Horsey & Dr. Byrd, DDSOld Dominion UniversityVirginia Cooperative Extension Dr. Sam English, DDS & AssociatesPage Auto GroupVirginia Department of Transportation Dr. Tabatha Grantham, DDSParham Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterVirginia State University Doubletree Downtown RichmondPearson JeepVirginia Air National Guard Dunlap and PartnersPhilip Morris USA Manufacturing CenterWachovia Bank Dupont Inc.Quastar, LLCWalgreens Pharmacies ECPI College of TechnologyR. E. Michel Co.Wal-Mart Brook Run Electronic and Technology ResourcesRetreat HospitalWeinstein JCC Farmer Machine CompanyRichmond Ambulance AuthorityWeinstein Properties FedEx GroundRAPMEWiley & Wilson Company Flinn’s RestaurantRichmond City GarageWilliam Byrd Community House First Market BankRichmond Electricians’ JATCWest Engineering

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

Educational Lab for Culinary Arts Program

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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