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Welcome to Grundy Area Vocational Center!

GAVC students have the extraordinary opportunity to gain practical knowledge, acquire new skills, and explore a variety of careers. We aim to prepare and promote our students for an ever-changing world. Our instructors stress problem-solving and critical thinking skills with an emphasis on teamwork. Our mission at GAVC is to create opportunities for all students with challenging career and technical education programs and experiences leading to productive employment and lifelong learning.

Programs offered include Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Computer Graphics & Multimedia Design, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Entrepreneurship, Fire Science, Foundations of Teaching, Health Occupations, and Welding.

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This month, we highlighted our Automotive, Building Trades, Health Occupations, and Agriculture programs! Stay up to date with the latest happenings and take a look at our March Director Award Winners!

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School News

GAVC Welding Student Takes First Place

We are so proud of our very own student, Owen Sater, for earning a 1st place finish at the Palatine Local 597 High School Welding Competition!

GAVC Entrepreneurship Collaborates with Field Day

Students visited Field Day Social to learn what it takes to create your own clothing brand, and see some behind the scenes of retail and design operation.

GAVC Agriculture Places Top 10

Two GAVC Agriculture students received a top 10 placement in the Section 7 Dairy Foods CDE!

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Calendar

Apr 15

GAVC - NO 3TB

Apr 23

Board of Control Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Apr 29

GAVC AWARDS NIGHT AT CCHS

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"DISCOVERING A FUTURE THAT WORKS"

At Grundy Area Vocational Center, students gain more than classroom knowledge — they gain experience, confidence, and direction. Our programs connect learning with career pathways that inspire success in every student.