When we first pulled up to Warren Central, I thought we had entered another town - this place is HUUUUUGE! I think I'd get lost each day going to class. However, after spending a few minutes inside, I felt right at home. The people and students were warm and welcoming.
The first thing I did was sit in on their NEW Biomedical Studies class, where the students were busy solving a "mock" cold case involving a dead woman. They had autopsy information and needed to find out how she died...was it murder, natural causes? How fascinating! The students enjoyed the class because it was all research and project based. NO TEXTBOOK NEEDED! Um, where do I sign up?
Next, we walked to the Walker Career Center to feature the student-run restaurant. These students learn food production, server training, and restaurant management skills. Right out of high school, they will have a Pro Start certificate and can begin work in the Food Industry! WOW! I had a blast cooking and plating food with the students and even got a lesson in knife skills! I had lunch at the restaurant and highly recommend the chicken fingers dipped in their homemade honey mustard sauce. I left full and happy.
Moving along to the Walker Career Center's salon and spa where the cosmetology students were busy doing hair, nails, and facials. These students have to complete 1500 hours of theory and hands-on skills, and then they take a test to become a licensed cosmetologist! Guaranteed success...I LOVE IT!