Area Vocational School


How does it work?
The Area Vocational School (AVS) program allows juniors and seniors to take technical and vocational classes at DABCC.
You will take your required classes at your high school and electives with DABCC.
You will receive credit toward your high school graduation and credit toward a community college degree at the same time. 
Don’t know which way to turn? The staff at DABCC will help you pick classes that fit into your interest areas and goals.

How Much Does it Cost? 
There is no charge for tuition or textbooks during the regular fall and spring semester.
Students pay for their own supplies, for protective apparel, and for tool sets where
applicable. To earn a certificate or associate degree from DABCC, students will have to
attend additional sessions following high school graduation and pay DABCC tuition and fees.
Financial assistance may be available for these sessions. 


What Programs are Available?
Classes in the programs listed below are available to AVS students. If you would like more information on these programs, please contact your high school counselor or DABCC. We’d be happy to steer you in the right direction.

Choose one!
Automotive Technology
Business Occupations
Business Office Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant
Computer Technology
Digital Graphics Technology
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Services
Facilities Maintenance Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Hospitality Services
Legal Assistant
Retail Marketing and Merchandising
Water Technology
Welding Technology
Youth and Adolescent Paraprofessional

Program Objectives
To offer technical/occupational programs or courses not available to students at their high school.
To allow high school students the opportunity to begin certificate and associate degree programs in a specific career pathway.

Requirements
Open to Juniors and Seniors from the following high schools: Gadsden High School, Hatch High School, Las Cruces High School, Mayfield High School, Onate High School, San Andres High School, and Santa Teresa High School
Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher
Must submit COMPASS or ACT scores. Scores will be reviewed for student eligibility.
Must have exhausted all classes in their career path at the high school.
The AVS program does not allow students to take classes at DABCC which are articulated with high schools classes.  “Articulated Classes http://dabcc- www.nmsu.edu/serv/avs/ 

Steps for Registering for AVS Classes
Students from Gadsden High School, Hatch High School, and Santa Teresa High School should contact their high school counselors for help with the application process.
Students attending the Las Cruces Public Schools should contact Lamaia Vaughn or Melissa Pippen at the Career Education Office (527-7050)