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William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School, located in Lincoln Rhode Island, is a local education agency (LEA) serving approximately 850 students from Central Falls, Lincoln, North Providence, Providence, Pawtucket and Smithfield.
Davies is a State-funded high school governed by an independent, business-led Board of Trustees. Students must take entrance examinations and apply for admission to Davies. Sending districts do not pay tuition, only the cost of student transportation.
In partnership with businesses and institutions of higher education, Davies prepares students for promising careers in Rhode Island’s business sectors: hospitality, healthcare, telecommunications, cosmetology, biotechnology, infor-mation technology, high tech manufacturing, graphic design and printing, automotive and financial services.
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Davies, a 4-year high school, offers both academic and career-focused programs, plus intramural sports and many other activities for students. -
After a ninth grade exploratory experience, students may choose a program in 12 different career-related areas.
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Current industry and academic standards guide decisions on curricular and equipment.
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Technical programs: Academy of Information Technology, Automotive Careers, Biotechnology, Business Technology, Cosmetology and Barbering, Hospitality Careers, Electrical, Electronics, Graphic Design/ Printing, Health Careers, Machine Technology, and Carpentry.
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Certifications such as A+, MOUS, ASE, and ProStart recognize students proficiency in technical areas.
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Standards-based, fully accredited, 4-year academic program leading to a high school diploma.
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Technology-rich learning environment featuring computers in every classroon, library with Internet access and state-of-the-art multimedia and technology project centers.
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Labs: CAD-CAM, Internet, basic skills, career assessment, chemistry science, and biotechnology.
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