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CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
Student involvement in activities
and organizations at the school help to support the school's mission
statement, "Educating for a competitive edge!" The competitive
edge in today's job market means
individuals need leadership and teamwork skills that the ICTC clubs assist in developing through
their many activities and special events.
Student Challenge Program
The Challenge Program is a student incentive program designed to build a bridge
between students in high school and the business community by providing cash
awards for achieving specific goals in high school. High school sophomores,
juniors, and seniors are rewarded with cash prizes in the following categories:
most community service, best overall Grade Point Average (GPA), best
attendance, and most improved GPA.
Interact
Interact provides an opportunity to engage young people in meaningful community
and international service activities. These activities are critical in developing work ethic, personal character and a broader understanding of the world. The members
of the Rotary Club of Indiana serve as role models and mentors for the ICTC Interact students. Click here to visit the ICTC Interact web site.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
The goal of the ICTC Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society is to honor
student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance
career opportunities. Students who maintain a 94% overall grade point average or above, show leadership skills, are involved in community service activities, exhibit positive attitude and good citizenship and are recommended by their instructor are
invited to be part of the ICTC NTHS.
PA Builders Association (PBA) Student Chapter
With the cooperation and support of the Indiana-Armstrong Builders Association,
the students enrolled in the carpentry, electrical occupations, heating ventilation
and air conditioning, and masonry programs are eligible to become members.
The goal of the membership is to maintain high technical and academic standards
while exchanging information and experiences with members of the local, state and national builders organization.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives,
working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps students
who are preparing for careers in trade, industrial, technical and skills service
occupations to excel. The various SkillsUSA activities help students develop
leadership qualities through education, vocational, civic, recreational and social
activities. Excellence in scholarship and craftsmanship are developed through
the local, state and national SkillsUSA leadership conferences and competitions.
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