Alief Elsik High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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For the industrious student The industrial side of vocation is Industrial Cooperative Training. It is a school work program designed to provide the know-how and skills needed by high school students for entry into industrial occupations. “Employers like ICT students. They have a better chance at obtaining a job than other people because they already have experience in a choosen field,” said Mrs. Hinze, ICT instructor. A student interested in ICT needs to be 16 years old and at least a junior in high school before he can join the program. Students go to school for 4 periods. Part of the school day is spent in academic classes while one period a day is spent in ICT with the coordinator. “It’s a neat program. It lets juniors and seniors collect valuable experience while in high school,” said Mrs. Hinze. Students are supervised by trained, experienced employees in such areas as; Auto Repair, Sheet Metal Occupation, Television Repairman, Baker, Carpenter and Painter to name a few. “If sgood to take ICT now ifintercstcd. It will help the student work his her way through college,” said Mrs. Hinze. Students who plan on entering a work field related to Industry should check into ICT and its advantages. For the experience and skill, one can’t go wrong. ICT-VICA 183

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Elsik VICA students with their teacher, Mrs. Hin .c. Students have their own library’ subjects. with magazines on their favorite s(eve grezik serves customers at Charlie’s Hi-Lo Automotive. 182 Vocational

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In woodshop, Jeff Cole finishes rough sanding. C. Bell photo While in machine woodworking, Ron Lambert wears safety goggles. G. Wright photo 184 Vocations