The following courses are offered on a half-day basis at Berks County Career & Technology Centers, East or West. Students attend Governor Mifflin High School for their academic subjects.

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Automotive Collision Repair Technology (E & W)
Automotive Technology (E & W)
Building Construction Occupations (E)
Cabinetmaking (E)
Career Exploration (9th Grade Program) (E)
Carpentry (E & W)
** Computerized Machining Technology (W)
Cosmetology (E & W)
Culinary Arts (E & W)
* Dental Occupations (E)
Diesel Technology (E)
** Drafting Design Technology (W)
* Electrical Occupations (E & W)
** Electronic Technology (W)
Graphic Imaging Technology (W)
* Health Occupations (E & W)
* Health Related Technology (E)
* Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (W)
Heavy Equipment Technology (E)
Horticulture (E)
* Information Technology - Applications (W)
** Information Technology -- Networking (E)
** Information Technology - Programming (E & W)
* Machinist/Toolmaker (W)
Masonry (E)
Occupational Child Development (E & W)
Painting and Decorating (W)
Photo Imaging Technology (W)
Plumbing & Heating (E)
Protective Services (Law Enforcement/EMT/Firefighting) (W)
Protective Services (Law Enforcement/EMT) (E)
Recreational and Power Equipment Technology (W)
** Robotics and Automation Technology (W)
Service Occupations (E)
Visual Imaging & Design Technology (W)
Welding Technology (W)

Programs marked (*) carry a recommendation of a minimum of Algebra 1 upon enrollment. Programs marked (**) carry a prerequisite academic math of a minimum of Algebra 1 upon enrollment.

Acceptance to the Career Center does not guarantee AM or PM placement.

Transportation and total enrollment are important considerations in AM and PM placements.

BCTC students who plan to pursue post-secondary education (certificate, associate, or baccalaureate degree) should take a rigorous high school academic program in the areas of math, science and English.

The Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) offers programs in 35 different career areas to students from 16 area school districts. Two campuses serve students in Berks County. The East campus is located in Oley and the West campus is located in Leesport. Students electing BCTC attend on a half-day basis, taking required academic courses at their high school while attending the BCTC for their technical program. Programs are designed for three years in length beginning in the 10th grade, however, 11th and 12th grade students may also begin a program. All programs are available to all students regardless of district location.

Laboratories equipped with computers, industrial machinery, and other state-of-the-art equipment provide hands-on training for students in addition to the academic component of each course of study. All curriculum is competency based, allowing students to proceed at a rate that is best for them and tailored to meet their own career objectives.

There are many opportunities available for students enrolled in a BCTC program. All programs prepare students for immediate employment or higher education. Senior students who demonstrate a high level of competency in their program can participate in a supervised work-based learning experience. In addition, articulation agreements with the following post-secondary schools provide advanced credits or advanced placement: Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography, Automotive Training Center, Baran Institute of Technology, Berks Technical Institute, Central Pennsylvania College, Information Computer Systems Institute, Culinary Institute of America, Harrisburg Area Community College, Johnson and Wales University, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Nashville Auto Diesel College, Northampton Community College, Ohio Technical Institute, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Reading Area Community College, Schuylkill Institute of Business and Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Thompson Institute and Universal Technical Institute, University of Northwestern Ohio, Welder Training and Technical Institute.Currently 33 BCTC programs have articulation agreements to offer students advanced credit at the post-secondary level to pursue a certificate, associate, or baccalaureate degree.

BCTC Math Program

While in attendance at the Berks Career and Technology Center, students will enroll in a math program. The following is a description of the mathematics courses offered at the Berks Career and Technology Center:

Math Concepts 1
Students will study topics in basic arithmetic skills, measurement, graphing, consumer math, basic geometry and basic algebra.

Algebra 1
The topics covered in this course are calculator skills, using mathematical tools, problem solving, signed numbers, polynomials, exponents, factoring and linear inequalities. Prerequisite: Math Concepts 1.

Geometry
This course includes basic geometry concepts, segments, angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, similarity, polygons, area, surface area, volume, circles and basic probability and statistics. Prerequisite: Algebra I.

Algebra 2
This course will continue to build on the skills covered in Algebra 1. Additional topics will include systems of equations, graphing, quadratic equations, factoring, and application/problem solving from all algebraic/geometric topics.

Math of Finance
This course is for seniors only. It is designed to give students instruction in math skills used in the field of finance. Prerequisite: Algebra 2

The BCTC College Preparatory Curriculum

The academic courses are theoretical in nature. They study the theory behind the concept before applying it to problems.

CP Algebra 1
This course will cover basic concepts and operations of real numbers, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, operations involving polynomials to include factoring, and problem solving to include relevant applications. Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or at least a C average in 9th Grade Math

CP Algebra 2
This will emphasize the theory and structure of algebraic reasoning. Studies include polynomials, factoring, real and complex numbers, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, probability, matrices, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic functions, use of the Cartesian coordinate system, and basic trigonometry. Prerequisite: CP Geometry

CP Geometry
The content for this course includes understanding measurement, the terminology and proofs in geometry; solving problems involving length, angles, proportions, area, and volume; performing geometric constructions; and doing analytical geometry. Applications of geometric principles for problem solving are used in all chapters. Prerequisite: CP Algebra 1

CP Trigonometry/Advanced Math
The course will include topics from advanced algebra and trigonometry. It will include the six trigonometric functions, problem solving involving their use, graphing, the identities and other related topics. Also covered will be polar coordinates, vectors, radians, and logarithms. Prerequisite: CP Algebra 2 and CP Geometry

Pre-Calculus
This course will review, reinforce and cover new concepts in Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and Trigonometry with an emphasis on functions. Prerequisite: CP Trigonometry/Advanced Math