{"id":55,"date":"2016-10-18T20:55:17","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T20:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2023-11-27T20:54:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T20:54:02","slug":"branch-area-careers-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/","title":{"rendered":"Branch Area Careers Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" loading='false' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/iStock_80149971_LARGE-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/auto\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"AUTO TECHNOLOGIES\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>AUTO TECHNOLOGIES<\/h3><p>Automotive repair technicians diagnose car troubles and facilitate the necessary repairs using their thorough knowledge of vehicle components and automotive technology.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" loading='false' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/iStock_67437631_LARGE-1024x683.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/bmmt\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"BUSINESS MANAGEMENT &amp; MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>BUSINESS MANAGEMENT &amp; MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES<\/h3><p>Students will explore business careers and become familiar with the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating of business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" loading='false' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/iStock_18907819_LARGE-1024x683.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/cad\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"ENGINEERING CAD\/CAM &amp; ARCHITECTURE\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>ENGINEERING CAD\/CAM &amp; ARCHITECTURE<\/h3><p>In Engineering CAD\/CAM &amp; Architectural drawings are produced by the CAD Designer and are linked between the Designer, Engineer, Programmer and Computer Aided Manufacturer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"531\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" loading='false' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/iStock_30092176_LARGE-1024x680.jpg?resize=800%2C531\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/collision\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"AUTOBODY AND CUSTOM PAINT\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>AUTOBODY AND CUSTOM PAINT<\/h3><p>Autobody and Custom Paint is a two year program for 11th and 12th grade students and adults. The training includes classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on experience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" loading='false' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/iStock_93275131_LARGE-1024x684.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/cnt\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"COMPUTER &amp; NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>COMPUTER &amp; NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES<\/h3><p>The Information Technologies program is for students who want to take their knowledge of computers to the next level. \u00a0Successful students earn twelve college credits and two internationally recognized certifications.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" loading='false' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/iStock_93275131_LARGE-1024x684.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/bt\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"CONSTRUCTION TRADES\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>CONSTRUCTION TRADES<\/h3><p>The Construction Trades Program at the BACC teaches high school students entry-level skills in Carpentry and Basic Construction according to industry standards<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"534\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" loading='false' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/iStock_81293081_LARGE-1024x683.jpg?resize=800%2C534\" alt=\"\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/cjle\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"CRIMINAL JUSTICE &amp; 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