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Do you enjoy working with your hands?
Are you good at analyzing problems and figuring out solutions?
Do you want to learn about how goods and people are transported to locations safely and efficiently?

Programs in the Transportation cluster prepare you for success in careers involved in the planning, management and movement of people, materials and products by road, air, rail and water, while you take core classes to prepare you to study transportation in college.

Careers To Consider

With Professional Certification/Degree or more:

- Automotive Service Technician: $23,700 – $50,140
- Logistics Manager: $45,793 – $87,894
- Diesel Engine Specialist: $34,030 – $55,790

With a High School Diploma:

- Non-Emergency Dispatcher: $28,140 – $50,970
- Production and Planning Clerks: $29,270 – $53,840
- Logistics Associate: $16,751 – $24,292

Auto Body Repair

As a student in the Auto Body Repair Program, you will learn to identify the various parts of an automobile, as well as the methods of repairing damage to vehicle caused by collisions. Once you learn the theories, you will be able to put that knowledge to work in the auto lab by repairing damaged vehicles.

Automotive Technology

As a student in the Automotive Technology program, you will learn the basics of computer diagnosis for automotive repair as well as traditional tool usage for the entire repair process: evaluating, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. As you progress through the program you will gain the skills necessary to earn nationally recognized certification, gain entry level employment, or enroll in an Automotive Technology Program in college.

Diesel Technology

As a student in the Diesel Technology Program you will receive a comprehensive overview of the industry, safety methods, and hands- on maintenance, repair and replacement skills. You will also be introduced to process and procedure for maintaining, servicing and repairing heavy duty engines and other systems in a diesel truck. By the end of the program you will understand the important role medium and heavy duty trucks play in our transportation system and how they are necessary for the relocation of goods and supplies.

Logistics

As a student in the Logistics program, you will receive an overview of transportation, distribution and logistics as it applies to a global economy. As part of the Logistics courses you will study logistics topics including: warehousing and distribution operations, purchasing, packaging, routing and inventory management decision making strategies, logistics systems and advanced technology. Labor market data and careers in this field will also be studied. You will also review labor market data so that you can understand the different careers in this field and become aware of any employment growth or decline to help you decide on a field of study or career path.

More Information

Martinez, Veronica
Program Coordinator
vamartinez@cps.k12.il.us

How to Participate

College and Career Academy Application

8th Graders who want to participate in a College and Career Academy, should apply by December 14, 2012.

Freshmen who are attending a school with a College and Career Academy or CTE School Option program who wish to participate should speak with their counselor.

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