Grade 13 · a vocational technology learning center, by urbanicity
What conditions build a city? People who can build one.
A thirteenth year after high school: one trade, one credential, one year. Every program below ends in an industry certification or a state license, and every one of them sits on a chain that runs from survey stake to skyline, keel to sea trial, farm to plate.
Building & Construction15
Carpentry
Rough & finish carpentry; framing; roofing; stairs; cabinetry; doors/windows; layout
Construction (general)
Site safety; tools; rigging; formwork; framing; concrete; blueprint reading; materials estimating
Drywall / Painting / Finishing
Hanging; taping; texture; coatings; surface prep; spray systems
Electrical
DC/AC theory; NEC code; conduit bending; residential/commercial wiring; motors & controls; PLC intro
Electrical Lineworker
Pole climbing; bucket truck; rigging; transformers; overhead/underground distribution; electrical safety; CDL
Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice)
Hydraulics; traction systems; controls; ASME A17.1; safety
Heavy Equipment Operation
Excavator; loader; dozer; grader; skid steer; grade reading; maintenance; site prep
HVAC/R
Refrigeration cycle; electrical controls; heat pumps; ductwork; load calculation; commercial refrigeration
Masonry
Brick; block; stone; mortar; footings; veneer; arches; concrete flatwork; layout & leveling
Nuclear Power Plant Technician / Operator Prep
Reactor physics & thermodynamics; plant systems (primary/secondary); instrumentation & control; radiation protection & dosimetry; NRC regulations & safety culture; simulator training; maintenance (mechanical/electrical/I&C)
Plumbing & Pipefitting
IPC/UPC codes; DWV; water supply; fixtures; gas piping; brazing/soldering; backflow
Roofing
Shingle; metal; flat/membrane; flashing; fall protection
Solar / PV Installation
PV design; electrical basics; mounting; inverters; battery storage; NEC 690
Welding
Safety; SMAW; GMAW; FCAW; GTAW; blueprint & symbols; metallurgy; oxy-fuel & plasma cutting; pipe welding; fabrication
Wind Turbine Technician
Turbine mechanics; hydraulics; electrical & controls; tower climbing & rescue; composites repair
Manufacturing & Marine6
CNC Machining
Blueprint/GD&T; manual mill & lathe; G-code; CAM; CNC setup; metrology
Drafting / CAD / BIM
AutoCAD; Revit; SolidWorks; architectural/mechanical/marine drafting; BIM workflows
Fiberglass / Composites (boatbuilding)
Molds; layup; vacuum infusion; gelcoat; repair
Industrial Maintenance
Mechanical drives; bearings; pumps; electrical; PLC; predictive maintenance
Robotics / Mechatronics
PLCs; pneumatics/hydraulics; sensors; motor drives; industrial robots; troubleshooting
Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication
Hull construction; steel & aluminum welding; shipfitting layout; marine coatings; outfitting
Transportation8
Auto Body & Collision
Frame; panel; welding; refinish; estimating
Automotive Technology
Engine; brakes; steering/suspension; electrical; HVAC; diagnostics; EV/hybrid safety
Aviation Maintenance
Airframe; powerplant; avionics; FAR regulations
Commercial Driving (CDL)
Vehicle inspection; backing; road; hazmat; logs/ELD
Diesel & Heavy Truck
Diesel engines; air brakes; hydraulics; electrical; preventive maintenance
Marine Engine / Outboard
2/4-stroke outboards; inboard/sterndrive; fuel & electrical; rigging; propulsion
Maritime Crew (deck/engine)
STCW basic safety; firefighting; survival; first aid; watchkeeping
Small Engine & Power Equipment
2/4-stroke engines; fuel systems; electrical; mowers/generators/chainsaws; motorcycle & ATV basics
Hospitality, Food & Tourism6
Baking & Pastry
Breads; laminated dough; cakes; chocolate; plated desserts; costing
Bartending & Beverage
Mixology; wine/spirits; responsible service; bar costing
Culinary Arts
Knife skills; stocks/sauces; garde manger; meats; international cuisine; plating; kitchen ops
Event & Tourism Management
Event planning; tour ops; cruise/dive/eco-tourism; destination marketing
Hotel & Hospitality Operations
Front office; housekeeping ops; revenue mgmt; guest services; PMS (Opera); events
Restaurant Management
Cost control; menu engineering; P&L; staffing; purchasing; POS; sanitation; marketing
Health & Personal Services20
Barbering
Cuts; fades; shaving; facial hair; sanitation
Cosmetology
Hair cutting/color/chemical; skin; nails; sanitation; salon business; state law
Dental Assisting
Chairside; radiography; infection control; dental materials
EMT / Paramedic
Trauma; cardiac; airway; pharmacology; field clinicals
Esthetics / Spa
Skin analysis; facials; waxing; makeup; spa protocols
Funeral Service / Mortuary Science
Embalming; restorative art; funeral directing; grief; law & ethics; business
Gerontology / Elder Care Aide
Aging & dementia care; ADLs & mobility; medication reminders; fall prevention; nutrition; hospice/palliative basics; home & facility care; family communication; clinicals
Limited X-Ray / Radiologic Technology
Radiation physics & safety; anatomy & positioning; image evaluation; patient care; equipment QC; clinicals (limited-scope 9 mo; AAS RT 24 mo)
Massage Therapy
Anatomy; Swedish/deep tissue; sports; spa modalities; ethics
Medical Assisting
Clinical + admin; phlebotomy; EKG; coding intro; EHR
Medical Billing & Coding
ICD-10-CM; CPT/HCPCS; anatomy & terminology; insurance & claims; EHR; compliance
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Patient care; vitals; mobility; infection control; clinicals
Optician / Optical Technician
Optics; lens fabrication & edging; frame fitting; contact lens basics; dispensing; retail
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacology; dosage calc; compounding; pharmacy law
Physical Therapy / Rehab Aide
Anatomy & kinesiology; therapeutic modalities; patient transfer; documentation; clinic ops
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Pharmacology; med-surg; maternal/child; geriatrics; clinicals
Respiratory Therapy
Cardiopulmonary A&P; ventilators; oxygen therapy; airway management; clinicals
Sterile Processing Technician
Decontamination; instrument ID; sterilization methods; inventory; infection control
Surgical Technology
Aseptic technique; instrumentation; surgical procedures by specialty; sterilization; OR clinicals
Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant
Animal anatomy; nursing; lab & radiology; anesthesia; surgical assist; pharmacology; clinicals (assistant 9 mo; AAS tech 24 mo)
Technology & Design11
Cybersecurity
Threats; security ops; Linux; scripting; SIEM; incident response
Data Center Facilities & Operations Management
Critical facilities (electrical, mechanical, fire suppression); capacity & PUE; Uptime Tier standards; DCIM; change & incident management; vendor/SLA management; compliance (SOC2/ISO 27001 basics)
Data Center Technician
Rack & stack; structured cabling & fiber; power distribution (UPS/PDU/generators); cooling & airflow; server/network hardware; Linux basics; monitoring & ticketing; physical security; safety
Data Management / Database Administration
Relational design & normalization; PostgreSQL admin; backup/recovery; security & roles; ETL pipelines; data governance & quality; cloud storage; Bash automation
Data Science & Analytics
Statistics; Python/R; SQL/Postgres; data cleaning; visualization; dashboards; intro ML; GIS/spatial data; ethics & privacy; capstone with real city/urbanicity data
Electronics / Telecom Technician
Circuits; soldering; fiber optics; structured cabling; RF
GIS / Surveying / Drone Operations
QGIS/ArcGIS; GNSS; total station; construction layout; photogrammetry; hydrography intro; cartography
Graphic & Digital Media
Adobe suite; branding; layout; video/motion; social content
IT Support / Networking
Hardware; OS; networking; cloud basics; help desk
Printing & Signage
Digital & offset print; wide-format & UV printing; vinyl & wraps; sign fabrication & install; prepress; museum panel production
Web & Software Development
HTML/CSS/JS; PHP/Python; SQL/Postgres; Git; Linux/Bash; deployment
Agriculture, Environment & Public Service11
Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping
Soils; crops; irrigation; greenhouse; turf; landscape design & install; pesticide safety
Aquaculture & Marine Science Tech
Fish/shellfish culture; water quality; hatchery ops; reef restoration; commercial diving intro
Corrections Officer
Corrections law & inmate rights; facility security & procedures; defensive tactics & restraint; contraband; crisis & de-escalation; report writing; physical fitness
Crime Scene / Forensic Technician
Scene documentation & photography; evidence collection & chain of custody; latent prints; bloodstain & trace basics; digital evidence intro; courtroom testimony; lab practicum
Day Care / Child Care Provider
Infant/toddler care; health & safety; nutrition; play-based learning; licensing regs; family communication; center operations
Early Childhood Education (preschool teacher)
Child development; curriculum design; assessment; safety; family engagement; practicum
Firefighting / Public Safety
Fire behavior; suppression; hazmat; rescue; EMT-B
Law Enforcement / Security
Criminal law; patrol; report writing; defensive tactics; security ops
Pest Control Technician
Entomology; pesticides & IPM; termite/wood-destroying organisms; structural fumigation basics; safety & law
Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional
Child & adolescent development; classroom management; instructional support; special education basics; literacy & numeracy support; behavior intervention; practicum
Water / Wastewater Operator
Water chemistry; treatment processes; pumps & distribution; sampling & lab; regulations (SDWA/CWA)
Business & Cross-Cutting9
Appliance Repair
Electrical diagnostics; refrigeration; laundry; cooking appliances; sealed systems; customer service
Bookkeeping / Office Administration
QuickBooks; payroll; AR/AP; Excel; business writing; records
Construction Management / Estimating
Scheduling; estimating; contracts; procurement; safety mgmt; Procore/Bluebeam
Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care
Fiber & fabric ID; stain chemistry; solvent & wet-cleaning systems; pressing/finishing; spotting; garment alterations; commercial laundry (hotel/hospital linen); OSHA/EPA solvent handling; plant management
Entrepreneurship / Small-Business Ops
Business plan; licensing; pricing/estimating; contracts; insurance; marketing; taxes
Home & Building Inspection
Structure; roofing; electrical; plumbing; HVAC; report writing; standards of practice
Locksmith & Security Systems
Lock mechanisms; keying; safes; access control; CCTV & alarm install; electronic locks; codes
Real Estate & Property Management
Licensing law; contracts; valuation; leasing; facilities
Tailoring / Upholstery / Sewn Products
Pattern making; industrial machines; alterations; upholstery frames & foam; marine canvas & sail repair; costing