Human Services Cluster
Cosmetology • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement • Emergency & Fire Management Services • ProStart Restaurant Management
Cosmetology
United Technical Center and the Clarksburg Beauty Academy, Inc., offer a course in Cosmetology. This class is for juniors and seniors. The students get 500 hours towards a 2000 hour post secondary course. The State of West Virginia requires 2000 hours of instruction and successful completion of the State Board Examination for the cosmetologist to become licensed.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Program will experience the evolving, detailed and exciting careers in the varying fields in Law Enforcement. The program will provide the student with a basic understanding and insight of the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Systems in the United States.
Emergency and Fire Management Services
This program is a year long program in which students receive classroom instruction and practice fire fighting skills under controlled conditions. Emergency Medical Technician/Basic (EMT/B) is also an integral part of this program. Students learn emergency diagnosis, treatment, and care for injuries to all parts of the body.
ProStart Restaurant Management
The ProStart Program is designed for high school juniors and/or seniors and adults who are interested in learning about the food restaurant management industry and culinary arts. The course combines relevant classroom activities with internships, registered youth apprenticeships, and paid worksite experience. Topics covered in the program include: consumer relations, menu planning, management skills, cost control, marketing, communications, computer knowledge, and accounting. During the course each student is assigned a business mentor who serves as a personal coach and assists the student in learning about all aspects of the industry. ProStart I is offered in the A.M. session only. ProStart II and internships are offered in the P.M. session only.
