PROGRAMS
The Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School offers 32 classrooms made up of 26 unique, career programs. Other than the Academies, each program of study is based on a three-year delivery that provides students with opportunities to earn industry certifications, articulated credits, dual enrollment classes, work-based learning experiences and an end-of-program assessment.
CURRICULUM LEVELS
Start your program at BAVTS in your sophomore, junior, or senior year. If you register as a sophomore, you’ll benefit from a full three-year sequence to help you meet your goals.
LEVEL 1 – THE CORE CURRICULUM PROGRAM
Level One begins with a rotation through four (4) shops during the first quarter at BAVTS. At the end of the first quarter they select their top choices for permanent placement in a CTE program. This year is designed to assist students in appropriate career placement and for entry level skills of a specific program area. This program is related to the work goals of quality education as established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The integrated system for Workforce Education Curriculum will be used to integrate vocational education with academic skills. The CORE curriculum program is delivered through a plan of competency-based instruction and is articulated with the academic areas at Bethlehem, Northampton and Saucon Valley School Districts as well as with each job-specific lab.
Level 1 students receive a foundation in the occupational departments chosen. This curriculum provides the essential skills and knowledge that apply to an entire occupational area along with related math.
LEVEL 2 – CONTINUATION IN STUDENT SELECTED MAJOR
Level 1 students receive a foundation in the occupational departments chosen. This curriculum provides the essential skills and knowledge that apply to an entire occupational area along with related math.
LEVEL 3 – MASTERY OF PROGRAM MAJOR
Students will continue to refine their skills making it possible for them to be eligible to receive national certification in their field. On-the-job training through apprenticeships and co-op placements are possible opportunities for students at this level. After graduation, preparation received by Level 3 students will enable them to successfully continue on their chosen path – college or work force.
CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER
Carpentry
Carpentry/Building Trades
Electrical Construction
HVAC
Masonry
Plumbing
CREATIVE CLUSTER
Commercial Art
Fashion Institute
Graphic Communications
Video & Media Arts
Web Design
CULINARY CLUSTER
Commercial Baking
Culinary Arts (3)
HEALTH CLUSTER
Academy for Medical Science*
Health Careers (3)
Intro. to Sports Medicine Careers
MANUFACTURING CLUSTER
Academy for Applied Engineering*
Electronics Technology
Industrial Design/Advanced Manufacturing
Welding
SERVICE & SAFETY CLUSTER
Computer Networking
Cosmetology (2)
Esthetician
Protective Services
TRANSPORTATION CLUSTER
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Technology (2)