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College & Career Programs

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Animation & Film Production

Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing

Automotive Maintenance & Detailing

Automotive Service Technology

Building Facilities & Maintenance

Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

Dental Careers

Digital Designs & Advertising

Emergency Medical Technician

Health Careers, CNA Prep

IT Pathways

Medical Assisting

Music & Sound Production

Veterinary Careers

Welding

Work Based Learning

North Central One-Hour Classes offered at JEL:

Intro to Culinary Arts (not available 2026-2027)

Intro to Cosmetology (not available 2026-2027)

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering

What you'll learn:

  • ​Cinematography

  • Film editing

  • Audio Production

  • 2D Animation

  • Professional Gear

  • Screenwriting

  • TV Studio Operation

What you'll learn:

  • Plastic repair

  • Wet sanding and polishing/ buffing

  • Return vehicles to pre-accident condition

  • Priming and painting

  • Automotive GMA MIG Welding

 

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What you'll learn:

  • How to professionally clean vehicle interiors

  • Engine detailing

  • Waxing & buffing techniques

  • Minor repair techniques

  • Oil changes

  • Automotive electricity

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

What you'll learn:

  • Oil changes

  • Tire replacements and alignments

  • Brake repairs

  • Engine diagnostics

  • Heating & air conditioning service

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What you'll learn:

  • Building Maintenance

  • Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, & Electrical

  • Perform Repairs

  • Use power tools

*Offsite locations also include Freestyle (Lebanon)

What you'll learn:

  • Hair coloring

  • Hair cutting

  • Hair styling

  • Make up application

  • Facial massage

  • Manicures/pedicures​

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CULINARY ARTS

What you'll learn:

  • Basics of cooking

  • Safety and sanitation

  • Baking and pastry making

  • Hospitality and serving

  • Run Light Cafe restaurant

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DENTAL CAREERS

What you'll learn:

  • Dental anatomy and terms

  • Operation procedures

  • Dental hygiene techniques

  • Patient management​

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Digital Designs & Advertising

What you'll learn:

  • Layout, illustration, and computer design techniques

  • How to:

    • Design advertising and promotional material

    • Develop design concepts

    • Learn industry standard software

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What you'll learn:

  • Emergency first aid

  • How to:

    • Analyze emergency situations

    • Transport patients

    • Monitor vital signs

  • Adult, child, & infant CPR

HEALTH CAREERS, CNA PREP

What you'll learn​:

  • Nursing assisting skills

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR

  • Complete clinical experience

  • How to take and interpret vital signs

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What you'll learn:

  • Informatics & Network Fundamentals

  • Hardware/Software Support

  • Routing & Switching

  • Computing Logic

What you'll learn: 

  • Diagnostic Procedures

  • Physical Examination Techniques

  • Patient Record Keeping

  • CPR Certification

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  What you'll learn:

  • How to use recording studio equipment and software​

  • Proper microphone techniques for vocals and instruments

  • Use audio software to record, edit, and mix music and other audio

  • Songwriting, arranging, and performing

What you'll learn: 

  • Engineering design principles

  • 3D design and modeling software

  • Solve problems using modern technological processes, computers, CAD software, & production systems

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VETERINARY CAREERS

What you'll learn:

  • Basic anatomy and physiology

  • Medical terminology

  • Skills used in a Vet clinic

  • Animal grooming

  • Clinical observation opportunity

 

 

 

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WELDING

What you'll learn:

  • Develop welding skills in:

    • Stick

    • MIG

    • TIG

    • Flux Core

  • CNC metal cutting

WORK-BASED LEARNING (WBL)

What is it about?

  • Some internships are paid!

  • Access to more job skills & certifications

  • Earn hands-on training & experience

  • Add experience to resume & college applications

J. Everett Light Career Center
1901 E 86th Street | Indianapolis, IN 46240

​Phone +1 317-259-5265

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Title IX Regulations

It is the policy of the J. Everett Light Career Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in the educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated groups.

 

The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator

Dr. Matt Kaiser, Associate Superintendent

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240-2478 • 317-845-9400

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Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the corporation superintendent:

Dr. Sean Taylor, Superintendent

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240 • 317-845-9400

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