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Agriculture students stand behind their tractor display.

Agriculture

Automotive students work on the frame of the kit car.

Automotive Technology

Building Trades students work on framing project house #28.

Building Trades

Computer Graphics student shows off computer design and sweatshirt design.

Computer Graphics & Multimedia Design

Morris Police demonstrating for Criminal Justice students

Criminal Justice 

Entrepreneurship students displaying logo designs.

Entrepreneurship

Franklin Cosmetology Students highlighting hair on mannequin heads.

Cosmetology

Culinary students preparing a dish.

Culinary Arts

Fire Science students sit on red fire truck.

Fire Science

Health Occupations students learn proper bedmaking skills.

Health Occupations

Advanced Teaching Methods student at teaching site.

Foundations of Teaching/Advanced Teaching Methods

Welding student demonstrating skills.

Welding

Welcome to Grundy Area Vocational Center!

GAVC students have the extraordinary opportunity to gain practical knowledge, acquire new skills, and explore a variety of careers. We aim to prepare and promote our students for an ever-changing world. Our instructors stress problem-solving and critical thinking skills with an emphasis on teamwork. Our mission at GAVC is to create opportunities for all students with challenging career and technical education programs and experiences leading to productive employment and lifelong learning.
 
Programs offered include Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Computer Graphics & Multimedia Design, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts,  Entrepreneurship, Fire Science, Foundations of Teaching, Health Occupations, and Welding.
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This month we highlighted our Fire Science, Welding, and Advanced/Foundations of Teaching programs! Stay up to date with the latest happenings and take a look at our November Director Award Winners!
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GAVC students pose in front of Field Day

GAVC Entrepreneurship visits Field Day

Students in our Entrepreneurship program had the opportunity to visit and speak with the owner of a local business, Field Day, gaining valuable insight into what it takes to run a successful business.
GAVC Students standing outside the bus

GAVC attends SKILLS USA State in Peoria

Students in our Automotive, Computer Graphics, Criminal Justice, Adv./Foundations of Teaching, and Welding programs attended the Skills USA State Competition in Peoria.
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"DISCOVERING A FUTURE THAT WORKS"

At Grundy Area Vocational Center, students gain more than classroom knowledge — they gain experience, confidence, and direction. Our programs connect learning with career pathways that inspire success in every student.