Opened in the fall of 1996, the Region #14 Applied Technology Center provides career, vocational and technical education for students from Conant, ConVal and Mascenic High Schools. While most courses are taught at the ATC complex at ConVal High School, some programs are taught at Conant (Forensic Science) and Mascenic (Building Trades, Automotive Service Technology and Multi-Media).

Some students will choose to take just one or two ATC courses to “test drive” a career or area of interest. However, other students may wish to specialize in a subject area by taking a series of courses leading to a Certificate in Vocational Studies. The ATC certificate programs are approved by the NH State Department of Education and typically require two years of concentrated study. Region #14 Applied Technology Center currently offers the following certificate programs:

Automotive Service Technology	Building Trades	Business
Cabinetmaking & Millwork	CISCO Networking	Computers & Electronics
Culinary Arts	Mechanical/Architectural Design	Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Graphic Communications	Health Occupations	Marketing
Photography & Multi-Media	Travel & Tourism

Students may also wish to experience the world of work firsthand by becoming an intern at a local business. While internships can be used in a variety of ways, they work best when they are the capstone or culminating event in a student's high school course of study. For example, a student who is interested in pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist should take all the appropriate Science and Health Occupations classes before becoming an intern at a local dental office. This way, the student is able to have the best possible experience as an intern while the local business gains the benefit of working with a student truly interested in the profession. ConVal students may enroll in internship programs through their school's Guidance Department.

Students may also wish to experience the world of work firsthand by becoming an intern at a local business. While internships can be used in a variety of ways, they work best when they are the capstone or culminating event in a student's high school course of study. For example, a student who is interested in pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist should take all the appropriate Science and Health Occupations classes before becoming an intern at a local dental office. This way, the student is able to have the best possible experience as an intern while the local business gains the benefit of working with a student truly interested in the profession. Students may enroll in internship programs through their school's Guidance Department.

As facilitators of an applied technology center, we provide opportunities for ALL learners to integrate academic knowledge and technical expertise in order to prepare students for future employment or for further study in a specific career.

Region 14 Applied Technology Center provides meaningful educational experiences through quality program content and instruction for all learners. It is our hope that learners will discover, develop and apply individual skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge skills and technical skills and that our programs will provide expanding opportunities for ALL learners by raising expectations and encouraging their pursuit of advanced education or study toward employment in a specific career. Students, with the support, encouragement and high expectations of their parents, the school staff and the community, bear the responsibility to develop ethical behaviors and marketable/employable skills.

East Wing Business Child Care Health Occupations	West Wing Engineering Computers/Electronics Graphic Design Woodworking