PHILOSOPHY
We believe that the mission of Skowhegan Regional Vocational Center is to provide students with programs and services that build upon academic skills to develop employment and career related competencies. We believe that curriculum and instruction must reflect our conviction that each person has unique abilities and interests that must be recognized and developed. We believe that our programs develop skills, positive attitudes, and work ethics that prepare students for careers and continued education.
OUR SCHOOL WILL:
1. Develop the highest degree of occupational skill competency possible in each student.
2. Build self-esteem by teaching responsibility, to prepare students to confidently make sound decisions.
3. Instill in each student a sense of pride, quality of work and professionalism.
4. Provide instruction in effective, collaborative and cooperative work skills.
5. Integrate occupational, academic, and literacy skills while promote life-long learning.
6. Provide safety education and instill good work habits in students.
7. Provide quality instruction reflecting up-to-date industry standards and reinforcing the State's Learning Results in our curriculum.
8. Provide counseling and support to assist students with personal, educational and vocational development.
9. Provide equal opportunity for all students.
10. Involve students, faculty, administration, advisory board, parents and community in evaluation and planning at Skowhegan Regional Vocational Center.
11. Work cooperatively with area employers to keep our programs abreast with the technology and personnel needs of the local job market.
12. Conduct follow-up placement and employment surveys of our graduates.