There’s nothing like hands-on experience to help you understand the ins and outs of a profession. At George Stone Technical College, we offer a unique mix of classroom education and on-the-job training with most of our programs. When starting out in a new industry, you have to learn the procedures, terminology, and processes that are important in a skilled profession, which we cover in the classroom. We also ensure that our students have work-based experiences as a central part of our training.
In a relatively short period of time, anyone can have the opportunity to work in real-world situations, with the proper tools and equipment, and can earn industry certifications that are nationally recognized in their trades. This work-based educational approach provides students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life work activities and future career opportunities.
Focused curricula
Unlike traditional colleges and universities, our work-based learning model enables students to focus purely on their chosen field and become a skilled expert in that industry. For example, if you’re in the aviation mechanics program, every day you’re going to learn about airplanes, including the math, physics, and electrical systems needed to repair and maintain planes. Students work on real airplanes in the aviation mechanics shop to learn how the airplane mechanics affect the dynamics of flight that they’ve already learned in the classroom.