Collinsville Area Vocational Center

CAVC Hosts Criminal Justice Career Event for Students

March 17, 2023 – The Collinsville Area Vocational Center Criminal Justice program hosted their first Criminal Justice Jamboree on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Caseyville Community Center. Rachel Harlan, CAVC criminal justice instructor, said, “This a community policing and career recruitment event to rebuild trust and increase interest in criminal justice careers.” In addition […]

First Kahoks Teaching Kahoks Students Begin Practicum

March 7, 2023 – On Monday, February 27, 2023 the first group of students enrolled in the Collinsville Area Vocational Center’s education practicum class began student teaching rotations in elementary education. The dual credit course is among three offered to encourage current high school students to pursue careers in education. The practicum provides workplace experience […]

CAVC’s Akiya Perry IS Nov 2022 KAHOK EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH

November 15, 2022 – Collinsville Area Vocational Center instructor Akiya Perry was recognized today as November 2022 Kahok Educator of the Month. The award was presented by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jason Rehg and CAVC Director Joe McGinnis. In his nomination of Akiya Perry, Mr. McGinnis wrote: The recipient of this award will be Akiya […]

CUSD 10 Third Graders Participate in 2022 STEM Day at CHS

September 15, 2022 – Over 400 third graders participated in the fun and learning at Collinsville CUSD 10 Third Grade STEM Day at Collinsville High School. The annual event is coordinated by the district’s Science Vertical Team and hosted by the CHS STEM Club. Participants rotated through stations that offered hands-on experiences demonstrating Science, Technology, […]

Ayleen Cortez is First Recipient of Huber Vocational Scholarship

May 4, 2022 – Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) announced today that Collinsville High School senior Ayleen Cortez is the first recipient of the Marilyn & Doug Huber Vocational Scholarship. The Hubers joined CAVC faculty and Director Joe McGinnis for the announcement of the $2,500 award. Ayleen is a student in the CAVC Criminal Justice […]