Area 31 Career Center

Skilled trades are essential for a skilled workforce. Show off what you've learned in your career center class by joining and competing against other students across the state and nation in over 140 occupational areas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj6yjNNe6kw

If you’re a Danville Community High School Warrior, come on out to the Hendricks Co. Fairgrounds for the Back to School Carnival! We’ll be here from 5pm-8pm. More info —> https://www.danville.k12.in.us/community/back-to-school-carnival-2024

Next Wednesday, we'll have a Call Out Meeting for . Be a proud champion of the skilled trades by competing against other students across the state and nation! Last year, 9 Area 31 students were state champions in their competing area. Will you be the next?

Learn more about SkillsUSA --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj6yjNNe6kw

That's a wrap on our first full week of school! Here's just a snippet of the amazing things happening at Area 31.

• Integrated Mechanics students practiced soldering wire.
• Radio Broadcasting Year 1 students were live on the air.
• EMS & Auto Service got together to discuss Bruce Litton's 2006 and 2008 crashes and the impact those had on the car chassis and him.
• Pre-Nursing students were hard at work taking notes in their Medical Terminology course.
• Welding students were in the lab learning and inspecting their equipment.
• Cosmetology students worked on perfecting their lock curls.
• TV Broadcasting students had to present about themselves and use that information to connect with each other to create a news segment.
• In Precision Machining, Mr. Hill was demonstrating to students how to operate a surface grinder.

Thank you to the bus drivers who transport our students safely to and from school every. single. day. We appreciate you and those working behind the scenes in the transportation offices tremendously!

Looking for a part-time position to support students on their journey toward earning an Degree? Apply for the VU Learning Coach position! Details in link.

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vinu/PartTime/jobs/4604906/learning-coach-area-31-ninth-grade-center-indianapolis

Early Childhood Education is a popular Area 31 program and we are fortunate to welcome Ms. Lauren Jordan to the role of ECE Teacher! Ms. Jordan's wealth of creativity will help grow and strengthen the program.

Area 31 is excited to welcome Ms. Toni Watson to the team! Ms. Watson brings many years of experience in the healthcare and education field, which will have a tremendous impact on our Pre-Nursing students.

The 2024-2025 school year is officially underway! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Mr. Adam Pearish back again this year, but in the new role of Career Coach! Adam will be working with our sending school districts to promote Area 31, expand career exploration opportunities, and work with our industry partners.

Area 31 Main Campus and Harris Academy at Brownsburg start TOMORROW! 🎉 Don't forget to set your alarm! ⏰

While she is not new to Area 31, we are excited to welcome Ms. Judi Lowery to the Area 31 Leadership Team as she steps into the role of Department Chair. Congratulations, Ms. Lowery!

In less than two weeks, Area 31 will welcome the next class of young professionals! With Area 31 Career Programs serving 11 school districts, it's important to know your start date as it may differ from your home school's start date. Attendance on the start date of your Area 31 class is required.

Area 31 Main at Ben Davis campus and Area 31 Brownsburg Harris campus will start on July 31. If you will attend an off-site contracted program, check the list below. Questions, call 317-988-7230 or DM us.

Stop by the Aviation Technology Center near the Indianapolis International Airport this Saturday from 10am-3pm for their annual Community Day! Sit in the cockpit of a real plane, pilot a flight simulator, ride on the Boilermaker Special, and more! Area 31 will also be there to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming school year. Stop by our table for some free swag!

Happy Fourth of July from Area 31 Career Center! 🎇✨

Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and the pursuit of dreams that define our nation. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day!

WOW‼️ SkillsUSA is no joke! Yesterday, our national qualifiers joined with hundreds of their competitors to kick off the competition. This is one of three competition area! 🤯 Wishing all of our students GOOD SKILL this week! SkillsUSA Indiana

Congratulations to Ben Davis & Area 31 Alum, Cameron Baire, for turning what was once an assignment in his class into a reality! As part of a class project, Cameron had to come up with a restaurant concept, design a menu, and a logo. Eleven years later, he opened his carry-out store in Jamestown, IN! If you're in the Jamestown area, be sure to swing by Baire's Burgers for great food at unbeatable prices.

Baire’s Burgers Brings a Cool Carry-Out Concept to the Jamestown Area Baire’s Burgers in Jamestown is worth the drive. Open since September, the carry-out eatery is already getting a following. The restaurant’s innovative menu, which features a fun variety of well-seasoned, juicy eight-ounce burgers and quarter-pound hot dogs, has earned it regular customers. The ...

Our Radio Broadcasting program is seeking underwriters for the 2024-2025 season. Help support student media by donating today!

If interested, reach out to Jon Easter at 317.988.7122 or [email protected].

Thank you Mirror Indy for this outstanding article on our Construction Trades program’s most recent build.

In Wayne Township, construction students build a house and a career The pandemic put a pause on Area 31 Career Center’s annual build. But students are back this year with a new home on Indy’s west side.

Today, some of the Auto Service Capstone students had the opportunity to visit a hidden gem in Clermont. As soon as they walked in there was a collective "WOW!" Thank you, Bruce Litton, for welcoming our students to your shop and providing a first-hand experience of what it takes to run a drag racing team.

Next year, students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience on a brand new piece of equipment. THANK YOU Johnson Controls, Egenolf Rigging, Grounded Solutions, and our Construction Trades program for making this happen for our students!

Congratulations, Brandon, Evan, and Dean for earning all 10 entry-level ASE certifications! 🎉 This sets them on a path to achieve their Master Technician certification once they enter the .

This week, the students at Area 31 Brownsburg took the Indiana Jail Officer Certification assessment, with 4️⃣2️⃣ students earning their certificate! That brings the total number of certs earned between the two Area 31 campuses to 6️⃣5️⃣‼️ Congratulations, to all!

Congratulations to Area 31 Brownsburg Cybersecurity students, Phoenix Glover and Jolie Biddle! They earned their CISCO Beginning Level Certification (CBLC) this morning! This certification tests the student's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, and infrastructure maintenance.

As the school year winds down, we want to share our final edition of the Area 31 Advance. There is so much to celebrate - enjoy! https://bit.ly/A31AdvanceMay24

Will Graves will be attending The Citadel in the fall, double majoring in Intelligence & Security Studies and Exercise Science, with the goal of becoming a U.S. Marine Corps Officer. Best of luck, Will!

Avon Community School Corporation

For the first time in Area 31 history, 2️⃣3️⃣ students earned their Indiana Jail Officer certification. This credential allows students to gain employment as a Correctional Officer. Congratulations, Ms. Beatley’s class!

Congratulations, Jacob, George, and Garrett! 🎉🎉🎉