Business & Industry Academy

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'Prudential Heating and Air' are donating their time to talk to students about opportunities in the HVAC pathway.

"Joe Woodson, a (graduated) senior, is already working for Prudential and used his time to talk with students about Summer work, senior work-based learning and careers in the HVAC pathway"

"Ford and UAW collaborated to allow Bill Sharp, Troy Teno, Chuck Billingsley and Gregg Fitzgerald to bring to Valley a real world experience of the use of robots in the auto industry"

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Business & Entrepreneurship 

Assistant Manager, Accounting Clerk, Human Resources, Office Assistant, Small Business Owner

valley members in an event

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

The Business Entrepreneurship Pathway provides students the opportunity to develop skills to be successful in customer-focused careers and gain experience in the areas of technology, communication, and management. Students will explore the basics of business ownership and practice the fundamental concepts of developing a business plan while organizing and directing all functions of operating a business. This is an excellent pathway for those that want to one day own their own business or be the boss. Not only that, but you can also earn up to 12 college credit hours! This pathway has the most opportunities for college credit. During your senior year, you will actually run a real school business. 

two students getting a trophy

FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America 

FBLA is the largest student business organization in the country, with over 250,000 members. Membership in FBLA prepares students for “real world” professional experiences.

You will:

  • Attend conferences

  • Travel

  • Make connections

Industrial  Electrical  Technician

Teacher: Email John Spiva (Blueprint; Electric Motor; Industrial Maintenance Electric)

ac/dc electrical system

In Valley's electrical technician pathway, students perform machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service. These students will learn how to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service. Maintenance mechanic students learn how to analyze and inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify errors, problems, and /or defects.

wooden construction

Valley high school teaches students everything they need for the best head-start into the Industrial Maintenance career. This photo is of a wooden structure built so students could go inside and learn where to put electrical wiring .

electrical panel

Valley electrical program is able to participate in competitions for students who are interested.

(HVAC) Environmental Control System Technician

Teacher: Email Gregory Elsler (HVAC Electricity; Electric Comp; Refrigeration)

students showing their presentation

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment needs a control system to regulate the operation of a heating and/or air conditioning system. Students learn how to operate HVAC, including installing, troubleshooting, and repairs.

students checking out a machine

Industrial and commercial HVAC controls work has advanced to the point where it is in many ways closer to computer programming than traditional wrench-and-screwdriver trades work - and at Valley we work with state of the art equipment.