Elearning - February/March 2008 - (Page 43) Case StudyEducation Helping Students Prepare In today’s digital domain, experts agree that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process and are presented with appropriate opportunities for success. That premise is a cornerstone belief at Winter Park Tech (WPT), a Central Florida center for technical career education, where students master exceptional design, print and Web publishing skills. With an eye toward preparing students for the workplace, WPT technical training pro- For Real-World Jobs grams focus around career clusters of business, information technology, arts and design, and health science. In addition to 26 career certificate programs, WPT also offers a continuous schedule of academic courses for high school credit and adult education. When students complete the WPT digital design program, they are equipped with exceptional technical and marketable skills that today’s employers seek. “Most high schools don’t have in-depth technical training programs. Some may offer an introduction course and that’s all,” says Betty Jones, assistant director at WPT. “As a post-secondary technical center, we offer students an industry-standard immersion in the technical field of their choice. They are here three hours a day focusing on their chosen concentration.” The digital design program at WPT uses a core curriculum centered on Adobe Creative Suite 2 software — Adobe Photoshop CS2, Illustrator Elearning! February/March 2008 43 Winter Park Tech >> Number of Employees: n/a >> Industry Served: Education >> U.S. Headquarters: Orange County, Fla.
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