On December 10, 2019, Collinsville Middle School 8th graders toured Collinsville Area Vocational Center and had the opportunity to shadow current students and learn about the programs. Tours were given by Collinsville High School counselors and staff. CAVC students provided insight into coursework and answered questions.
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CAVC’s Mr. Cann is November 2019 Kahok Educator of the Month
Congratulations to Collinsville Area Vocational Center instructor Justin Cann who was chosen Kahok Educator of the Month for November 2019. Mr. Cann was surprised during machining class on Friday, November 8, 2019 by Edward Jones Representative Jason Rehg and members of the CUSD 10 administrative team. Cann teaches Introduction to Metals (grades 9-12), Exploring Metals […]
CAVC Native Grill Shines in Platinum Chef Competition
The Collinsville Area Vocational Center’s Native Grill culinary team competed in the Platinum Chef Competition on October 23, 2019 at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). “Michelle Berriozabal won MVP and our entire team won best utility/support team award. The students had a great time preparing and competing in this event. Their hard work and determination paid […]
CAVC Building Trades House Nears Completion; Open House May 17 & 19
The Collinsville Area Vocational Center Building Trades house project that began in the Fall of 2017 is near completion and will be available for purchase beginning May 17, 2019. The house, located at 115 Courtland Place in Collinsville, will be for sale using a closed bid process. Bid packets will be available at Open […]
DIS 6th Graders Experience Vocational Education at CAVC
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, 6th grade classes from Dorris Intermediate School went on a field trip across town to experience what the Collinsville Area Vocational Center has to offer them in a few years. Students spent the morning rotating among the various CAVC classrooms getting hands-on opportunities guided by CAVC students and staff. They […]