2007 NCPN Virtual Tradeshow &
Kentucky Tech Prep Student Showcase

Please contact the exhibitors from the 2007 NCPN Conference for more information.  

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A Taste of Kentucky
1180 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
502-244-3355
www.atasteofkentucky.com
Take home A Taste of Kentucky featuring the finest foods, crafts, books, gifts, candies and souvenirs available in the Commonwealth. Enjoy decadent bourbon chocolates, famous Derby Pies and Modjeska candies to mention only a few. Worldwide shipping available. 

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ACT
500 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243
319-337-1000
www.act.org
ACT is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education planning, career planning, and workforce development.

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Amatrol, Inc.
2400 Centennial Boulevard
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-288-8285
www.amatrol.com
Amatrol - Think hands-on, job-ready learning systems in pre-engineering, project based learning, manufacturing, electrical, mechanical and control systems.  Strong math and science, excellent multimedia!

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American Book Company
103 Executive Drive
Woodstock, GA 30188
770-928-2834
www.americanbookcompany.com
Effective and easy-to-use State Specific Graduation Test, End of Course, and End of Grade Test workbooks and software. Free preview copies available.

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American Education Corporation
7506 N. Broadway Extension #505
Oklahoma City, OK  73116
405-840-6031
www.advancerlearning.com
American Education Corporation publishes A+dvancer College Readiness Online is a series of assessments that identify college entry-level skills deficiencies in Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills.  A+dvancer also automatically prescribes and delivers optional web-based, refresher coursework.  A+davancer is aligned to the most popular college course placement tests, ACCUPLACER and COMPASS.

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Applied Technologies
366 Switch Road SW
Calhoun, GA 30701
800-334-4943
www.applied-technologies.com
Applied Technologies offers Career Connections (Supporting the States’ Career Cluster Initiative), Health Science (Foundations and Career Skills), PACS (Pathways for Agriscience Careers), and Information Technology (Career Exploration and Certification).

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Army National Guard
2016 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-496-0857
www.youcanschoolprogram.com
The You Can School program and The Career Direction program are two FREE programs provided to High Schools by the Army National Guard.

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Army Recruiting
Munoz Bldg., 9th Cavalry Regiment Avenue
Ft. Knox, KY 40121
502-626-1985
502-626-0854
www.goarmy.com
The United States Army's professional educators will provide information on current educational and career opportunites availible to young men and women whom are interested in serving their country either part-time or full-time. ARMY STRONG!

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Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)
100 W. Big Beaver, Suite 300
Troy, MI 48084
248-526-1750
www.ayes.org
AYES is a business and education partnership among automotive manufacturers, dealerships, and high schools/tech prep schools which prepares students to pursue advanced studies and/or careers in automotive technology.

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Bridges Transitions/Xap Corporation
33637 B Hwy 97 North
Oroville, WA 98844
800-281-1168
www.bridges.com
Bridges Transitions Co. and parent company Xap Corporation are the trusted industry choice of one-stop integrated education and career solutions.

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Bullzi
283 Bartram Road
Riverside, IL 60546
708-442-6546
www.bullzi.com
Touch•Inspire is a portable, turn-key, touch screen career information system.  16 career clusters and pathways at your fingertips.  Education, exploration, information, and inspiration in an easy-to-use, extremely fast, and abundantly programmed tool for students.  Learn what all of our users already know…Touch•Inspire is simply powerful!

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Career Communications, Inc.
6701 W. 64th St., #210
Overland Park, KS 66202
913-362-7788
www.carcom.com
Career Communications, Inc. is an educational resource development and publishing company whose award winning American Careers curriculum programs meet academic standards, cluster knowledge and skills statements, comprehensive guidance and counseling goals. Easy to implement programs incorporate research based teaching strategies.

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Career Cruising
1867 Yonge Street, Suite 1002
Toronto, ON M4S 1Y5
800-965-8541
www.careercruising.com
Career Cruising is a comprehensive, computer-based career guidance system. This user-friendly program includes detailed occupation profiles, multimedia interviews, with real people in each occupation, world-class assessment tools, comprehensive postsecondary planning information, and a career portfolio development system.

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Career Solutions Publishing
1199 Lancaster Avenue
Berwyn, PA 19312
888-299-2784
www.careersolutionspublishing.com
Career Solutions Publishing develops and publishes materials on work readiness, workplace ethics, career and academic integration, and personal money management.

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Career Training Concepts, Inc.
3640 Hewatt Court
Snellville, GA 30039
770-326-9229
www.careertrain.com
Career Direction – FREE to high schools.  FUTUREFOCUS – for middle schools.  Programs assess career interests and teach decision-making skills regarding high-risk activities and setting goals.

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CareerSafe Online
1500 University Drive E, Suite 100
College Station, TX 77840
979-260-0030
www.careersafeonline.com
The CareerSafe Online program is a youth focused safety program, which educates youth on OSHA standards and regulations, while providing them with an OSHA 10-Hour wallet card from Federal OSHA.

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COIN Educational Products
3361 Executive Pkwy. #302
Toledo, OH 43606
419-536-5353
www.coinedu.com
COIN Educational Products offers a comprehensive line of K-12 career guidance materials in online, software and workbook formats.  Check out the new Career Targets Online!

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CORD
601 Lake Air Drive
Waco, TX  76710
254-772-8756
www.cord.org
The Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD)—a national nonprofit organization—has been leading change in education for nearly 30 years through contextually focused curriculum design, faculty development programs, and Tech Prep and Career Pathways leadership.  Visit with the CORD staff to learn more about our customized resources and technical assistance services for implementing career pathways/programs of study.

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CORD Communications, Inc.
601 Lake Air Drive
Waco, TX 76710
800-231-3015
www.cordcommunications.com
CORD Communications is the leading provider of contextual learning math and science products developed by CORD.  Teach the way students learn best…in context!

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DECA Inc.
1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
703-860-5000
www.DECA.org
DECA is a national high school and collegiate student organization which enhances the education of students in career areas such as marketing, fashion, finance, management, entrepreneurship, sales and service, and hospitality and tourism.

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Destination ImagiNation, Inc.
114 East High Street
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-881-1603
www.destinationimagination.org
A fully-funded educational experience for US & Canadian high school teams to learn about construction careers & equipment, infrastructure, creative problem solving and teamwork.

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EBSCO Publishing
10 Estes Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
800-653-2726
www.ebscohost.com
Online high school career guidance databases and services including COIN Career Library, COIN Career Community, and COIN Career Guidance.

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EdITS Publishing
PO Box 7234
San Diego, CA 92167
800-416-1666
www.edits.net
EdITS has been a leader in career guidance for 45 years. We feature the COPSystem assessments which link interests, abilities and values to careers.

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Dimension Printing
14950 Martin Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-294-3495
www.dimensionprinting.com
The Dimension 3D Printer is helping modernize classrooms and bring state-of-the-art technology to engineering, architectural and manufacturing curriculums.

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Edbookings
PO Box 1922
Pittsburg, KS 66762
866-277-5061
www.edbookings.com
Edbookings is a group of dynamic educational speakers that have a unique approach to inspire, instruct, entertain, and motivate students and faculty.

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Energy Concepts, Inc.
404 Washington Boulevard
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-837-8191
www.eci-info.com
ECI will feature its complete line of Contextual training systems including "Principles of Technology", "Physics in Context," "Data Acquisition System," "Material Science Technology," and Applied Math.

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Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
18604 West Creek Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
800-323-0440
www.g-w.com
Goodheart-Willcox is a premier publisher for Technical, Trades, Technology; Family & Consumer Sciences; and Business, Marketing, and Career Education.  Since 1921, we have been devoted to publishing a variety of exciting products including innovative textbooks, useful supplements, and inviting multimedia resources for school, industry, and individual training.

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Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation
1899 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191
703-264-7200
www.gaerf.org
The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF®) advances knowledge and education in the field of graphic communications by supporting programs that prepare the workforce of the future.

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Harwell Enterprises
3202 Silver Fox Path
Lakeland, FL 33810
863-858-5756
www.harwellenterprises.com
Dedicated to empowering educators to improve student performance through tailor-made innovative resources, portfolios, professional development, and technical assistance.  Come visit us to discuss your needs.

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Heavenly Silver
3570 Willow Way
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Heavenly Silver sells sterling silver jewelry and offers on-site computerized engraving.  Rings, pendants, chains, earrings and much more at prices ranging from $5 to $200.

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International Center for Leadership in Education
1587 Route 146
Rexford, NY 12140
518-399-2776
www.LeaderEd.com
Founded in 1991 by Dr. Willard R. Daggett, the International Center for Leadership in Education provides customized needs assessment, planning support and technical assistance for K-12 school improvement efforts. Through its annual Model Schools Conferences and symposiums; professional development and training publications; a host of exemplary model schools, successful practices and related research; and a network of the nation’s most respected senior consultants, the International Center provides state, district and school leaders with the support and expertise they seek.  

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Jason Dorsey
PO Box 4860
Austin, TX 78765
512-259-6877
www.jasondorsey.com
Bestselling author Jason Dorsey delivers content-rich educator in-services and high-energy student assemblies.  He's appeared on 20/20, The Today Show, and The View!

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JIST Publishing, Inc.
7321 Shadeland Station, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-613-4200
www.jist.com
JIST Publishing, Inc., is the leading publisher of award-winning materials on job search, career exploration, and occupational information designed to help people help themselves.

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Kentucky Coal Academy
300 N. Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
859-256-3298
www.coalacademy.kctcs.edu
The Kentucky Coal Academy operates an open entry/exist training program to train the changing workforce in the coal industry.

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KP Education Systems
3721 East Sunnyside Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85028
800-701-6323
www.kpculinary.com
The Sous Chef from KP Systems is a multimedia culinary training resource.  System includes 250 videos plus text, illustrations.  Increase productivity, decrease waste and reinforce/enhance kitchen skills.

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Kuder
302 Visions Parkway
Adel, IA 50003
515-993-3005
www.kuder.com
Kuder is an internet-based system combining research-based assessments with portfolio development and database management. It is enhanced by Develop Your Future® curriculum.

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Lab-Volt Systems
PO Box 686
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
732-938-2000
www.labvolt.com
Lab-Volt features comprehensive technical education, incorporating multimedia curriculum, e-learning, career exploration, and hands-on experimentation through our Tech-Design®, Family and Consumer Sciences, Tech-World® and STEMcart® programs.

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Linx Educational
939 11th Avenue S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
904-241-1861
www.linxedu.com
Resources for job search, careers, guidance, life skills, personal development, at-risk youth and substance abuse.  Videos, DVDs, posters, book and games.  One stop shop for the best and latest instructional materials.

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M & I Concepts
103 Kettering Lane
Cary, NC 27511
919-319-1616
Gifts, ties, scarves, jewelry

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MarkED/Career Paths
1375 King Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
614-486-6708
www.Mark-ED.org
Industry-validated, performance-oriented curriculum and instructional materials for entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and work-based experiences.  Not-for-profit for you since 1971!

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NATPL
PO Box 730
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-5284
www.natpl.org
The National Association for Tech Prep Leadership (NATPL) is a professional organization for individuals who are professionally engaged in Tech Prep leadership positions in all levels of education, business/industry, community organizations and government.

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NCATC
601 Lake Air Drive
Waco, TX 76710
www.ncatc.org
The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers is a network of higher education resources that advocates and promotes the use of technology applications that enhance economic and workforce development programs and services.

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NCCER
3600 NW 43rd Street, BLDG G.
Gainesville, FL 32606
352-334-0911
www.nccer.org
NCCER is a not-for-profit education foundation created by the construction industry to address the critical workforce shortage and to develop standardized craft training programs with portable credentials.

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NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute)
500 N. Bronson Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-796-4695
www.nocti.org
NOCTI is a leader in developing competency assessments that are valid, fair, reliable, and affordable.  NOCTI is your one stop shop for Perkins accountability requirements.

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NSF ATE Centers
4110 East Wood Street, Suite 1
Phoenix, AZ
480-731-8050
www.atecenters.org
The National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Centers ensure that our future technical workforce receives the education and tools necessary to excel professionally and to meet the needs of our ever-growing high-tech industries.  For more information, visit www.atecenters.org.

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Oklahoma CIMC
1500 W. 7th
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-743-5590
www.okcimc.com
Providing instructional choices for the workforce of tomorrow, through instructional materials.  Our materials align with the Career Cluster initiative as shown in our free Resource Matrix.

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OP-TEC
324 Kelly Drive
Waco, TX 76710
254-741-8338
www.op-tec.org
OP-TEC: The National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, an NSF-ATE National Center of Excellence, is working with two-year college and industry partners in building a secondary-to-postsecondary pipeline of highly qualified students in photonics and the many technologies that are enabled by photonics.  OP-TEC focuses on curriculum and instructional materials, assessment, faculty development, recruiting, and institutional.

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Oracle Academy
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
505-226-2626
http://academy.oracle.com
The Oracle Academy is a comprehensive program that prepares students for information technology careers and provides faculty with world-class training and professional development opportunities by granting software, technology curriculum, and certification resources to colleges, universities, vocational schools, and high schools. The program delivers hands-on technical experience through three different learning paths, and though there are many benefits, the overriding value of the Oracle Academy is the business knowledge and applicable experience that students acquire, providing competitive advantage upon graduation.

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Pearson
501 Boylston Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02116
617-671-3654
www.phschool.com
Pearson publishes market-leading textbooks supported by outstanding print and technology resources.  Visit our booth to see our new titles in Computer Applications and Computer Concepts, Computer Arts, Business, Technical Math, Technical Trades, AutoCAD, Health Occupations, Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and CCNA.

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Pocket Nurse
200 First Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
800-225-1600
www.pocketnurse.com
Pocket Nurse is a nurse-owned and operated company that has been selling medical supplies and equipment to healthcare educators nationwide since 1992. Pocket Nurse has more than 5,000 products to assist healthcare educators teach all aspects of health career curriculum. Pocket Nurse has also developed products based on the requests or needs of our customers. At Pocket Nurse, customer service is our primary goal.

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Presentation Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 159
Buckner, KY 40010
502-222-7277
www.presentationsolutions.com
THE MAX Graphics System allows you to create a fundraising enterprise with personalized window decals, bumper stickers, license plates, magnets and more, all created on-demand and in seconds!  Use pre-designed templates, or create your own!  Make a fortune, allow your students to learn graphic design skills, and have people pay you to support your school!!!

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REMETCH, Inc./TimeMAPS
1500 First Avenue North, Suite R103
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-682-7900
www.timemaps.biz
Innovative! Interactive! Instructional! TimeMaps Money Management & Life Skills Software Program teaches students about Life Planning, Money, Careers, Taxes, Banking, Budgeting, Credit & Debt, Saving & Investing, Autos, Homeownership, Insurance & Retirement.

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SAVE Corporation
PO Box 278
Edgewater, FL 32132
800-888-4911
www.911simulators.com
Save time, money and lives though simulation. SAVE Corporation provides communication training through simulation primarily in the areas of 911, public safety, sales, medical triage, telemarketing, secretarial and administrative assisting. Simulation has been proven to be the most reliable, least expensive and fastest method of training available. How a business is perceived can be determined the moment the phone is answered.  Use our BE-4200 Switchboard Simulator to give your students the edge in telephone etiquette.  Students using our 911 simulators along with a certified instructor and courseware can receive a National Certification as an Emergency Telecommunicator.

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Simmons Associates – The Education Company
PO Box 4247
Sunriver, OR 97707
800-294-9009
www.educationcompany.com
Simmons Associates is a leader in the areas of discipline, comprehensive behavior management, raising expectations, creating safe, teachable learning environments and working effectively with parents.

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SkillsUSA
14001 SkillsUSA Way
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-737-0610
www.skillsusa.org
SkillsUSA serves 285,000 high school and college students enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations. SkillsUSA provides quality education experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. More than 1,000 corporations support SkillsUSA. During the annual SkillsUSA Championships, more than 5,000 students compete in more than 80 occupational and leadership skill areas. For more information, visit www.skillsusa.org or call 800-321-8422.

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Spectrum Industries, Inc.
925 First Avenue
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
800-235-1262
www.spectrumfurniture.com
Manufacturer of Laptop Storage Carts, Instructional Media Lecterns, Seating, Computer Lab, CAD, Flat-Panel and Office Furniture.  Ergonomic, Modular, Durable, Attractive Designs.  Made in the USA!

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STATco
4241 Wood Hi Road
Victoria, TX 77905
361-578-0389
www.catema.net
The CATEMA System is an online records management and reporting system enabling Career and Technology programs to manage student registration for articulated credit, advanced technical, and duel credit courses.  The CATEMA System establishes a common link between secondary and post secondary education to maintain a "seamless transition" for student information.

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Student Paths
2595 Hamline Avenue N
Roseville, MN 55113
866-744-7104
www.studentpaths.com
Student Paths is a free program which promotes a meaningful dialogue between educators and students to help prepare students for their transition from high school to their future.

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Synergistic Learning Systems
PO Box 1708
Pittsburg, KS 66762
800-828-5787
www.pitsco.com
Pitsco's Synergistic Systems and Pathways are innovative classroom systems for the 7-12 grades that include environment, multimedia-delivered curriculum, assessment, and hands-on activities. The standards-based curriculum integrates math, science, technology, and career principles into core science and math courses, construction, and other skills-based technology education; career and life skills classes; and Pitsco-Marcraft IT certification training.

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Texas Instruments
PO Box 650311, M/S 3919
Dallas, TX 75265
972-917-0578
www.education.ti.com
TI’s research-based educational technology, professional development, and curricular materials are designed for effective instruction and improved student learning in math and science.  Visit www.education.ti.com or TI’s booth.

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The Silver Trunk
2744 Brenda Circle
Gardendale, AL 35071
205-631-5756
The Silver Trunk has quality jewelry at reasonable prices!  Come by booth 714 to see our silver jewelry, fashion jewelry, handbags and watches. 

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The Storybook Station, Inc.
PO Box 480
Washington, MI 48094
248-765-6156
www.storybookstationinc.com
Elementary Career Pathway Development. Examine literary-based packets including a trade book and Teacher Guide allowing any teacher, Pre-K through 6th grade to present information on careers in each pathway.

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Thinking Media-Key Train
340 Frazier Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
432-266-2244
www.keytrain.com
KeyTrain®, national leader in WorkKeys® curriculum, specializes in creating relevance in career-based learning by focusing instructional software and services on basic workplace skills and career pathways and clusters.

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Today’s Class
1 Perimeter Park South, Suite 450N
Birmingham, AL 35243
205-298-8300
www.melioronline.com
Online Automotive Training

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Total Teaching Solutions
12929 Gulf Freeway #105
Houston, TX 77034
281-922-4166
www.totalsem.com
Total Seminars offers Total Teaching Solutions A+, Network+ PC and networking classroom lab equipment. Our curriculum products include Mike Meyers A+ and Network+ Certification prep curriculum and IC3 Computer Literacy. We also offer instructor Guides, lab manuals, practice exams, and videos.

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University of Wisconsin – Wisconsin Careers
1025 W. Johnson Street, Rm. 1263
Madison, WI  53706
800-442-4612
www.wisconsincareers.wisc.edu
Wisconsin Careers has been a national leader for over 30 years providing high quality career development products with a focus on Career Clusters.  Visit our booth # 702 or take a free trial of our comprehensive national website CareerLocker. Go to careerlocker.com and click on Get Started.  Type in the registration code ccc-p735 and click on register.  Now available in Spanish.

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VTECS
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
404-679-4501
www.v-tecs.org
Come see how VTECS is making a difference in CTE and Tech Prep. We’ll be highlight three products and processes: (1) VTECS DIRECT™, a powerful software system for management of Career Clusters information in addition to traditional occupational analysis data; (2) VTECS Connect™, a software system to manage and maintain every detail of work-based learning experiences with; and (3) Arizona Assessment Project.

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VMS, Inc.
805 Airway Drive
Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200
www.vms-online.com
VMS is a publisher/distributor of books, videos and software for all areas of occupational training.   VMS carries over 3,000 titles from 300 publishers.  Visit us at www.vms-online.com.

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Vocational Research Institute
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 1502
Philadelphia, PA 19102
800-874-5387
www.vri.org
For over 40 years, the non-profit Vocational Research Institute has been a leader in the fields of special needs assessment and career development.  Come see our full range of solutions, including:
• CareerScope® - a valid and reliable aptitude/interest assessment with accommodations for students with special needs.
• SISTEM™ - an interactive job-readiness curriculum that addresses a broad range of employer-demanded skills.
• ES-TIP™ - a multimedia employability skills curriculum that helps build self-esteem, work ethics and workplace success.
These products are available in English and Spanish.

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Welsh Products, Inc.
1316 Oak Circle
Arnold, CA 95223
209-795-3252
www.welshproducts.com
 Welsh Products, Inc. has been carrying Printing Supplies for Schools since 1979.
"Print Your Own" T-shirts, mousepads, mugs, tile, etc.
Screen Printing, Digital Transfer Printing, Button Machines.
Motivational and Educational! _______________________________________________________

Kentucky Tech Prep Student Showcase

Culinary Arts
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
Tom Hickey
502-456-6504
T.Hickey@Faculty.Sullivan.edu
Culinary Arts at Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies provides a solid foundation in food preparation, purchasing, inventory control, sanitation, and creative cooking methods.

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Eagle Nature Center
Leslie County High School
Leslie County ATC
Hyden, KY
Mrs. Kim Cornett
606-672-2337
kim.cornett@leslie.kyschools.us
Consortium:  Southeast Community and Technical College
This project is evident of Tech Prep over time.  In our Eagle Nature Complex, we have an outdoor classroom, a nature trail hosting native plants and themed display cases, a greenhouse (funded through another source, but part of the Nature Complex), and an aquatic station.  This integrated project has truly taken our learning to a whole different level.

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Nursing—Off the Critical Care List Through First Steps
Hopkins County Schools
Madisonville, KY
Mary Chandler
270-825-6133
mary.chandler@hopkins.kyschools.us
Kitty Davis
270-825-6017
kathryn.david@hopkins.kyschools.us
Consortium:  Murray State University
Post-secondary collaboration--work-based learning for high school seniors enrolled in Tech Prep dual credit Health Science Program.  Partners include:  Hopkins County Schools, Madisonville Community College, Trover Health System, West Area Health Education Center, and Regional Medical Center.

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Community Partnership Home Renovation
Iroquois High School Magnet Career Academy
Jefferson County (KY) Public Schools
Louisville, KY
www.iroquoisraiders.org
Steve Corwin
502-485-8269
steve.corwin@jefferson.kyschools.us
Consortium:  Jefferson County Public Schools

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Racing Through the Ages
Lee County High School
Lee ATC
Beattyville, KY
Michael Tate
606-464-5000
mike.tate@lee.kyschools
Consortium:  Eastern KY University
The Race Car will be used as an integration project during the 2007-2008 school year.  Students will be involved in transforming the race car from its current condition to “race” ready for racing at the local drag strip in the spring.  The project will explore the careers options in preparing a car for professional drag racing. 

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Massage Therapy
Spencerian College
Lexington, KY
Buddy Hoskinson
859-223-9608
bhoskinson@spencerian.edu
The purpose of the Massage Therapy program is to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills to perform a variety of massage techniques to promote wellness, relaxation, and reduce stress. 

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Motorcycle Project
Russell County
Lake Cumberland ATC
Russell Springs, KY
John Loy
270-343-5856
john.loy@russell.kyschools.us
Consortium:  Somerset Community and Technical College
The Tech Prep students built a motorcycle from the ground up.  All areas of the Technology Center became involved as well as core academic classes.

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“Extreme Home” Project
Reidland High School
Paducah ATC
Paducah, KY
David Cissell
270-247-4010
david.cissell@ky.gov
Consortium: West KY Community and Technical College
This project tells about the integration of Reidland High School family & consumer sciences and math students with Paducah ATC carpentry and CAD students to complete a home for a disadvantaged family.  Creation of the model, blueprints, actual house and then measurements for paint, floor covering, and window treatments along with interior design of the home describes this project. 

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Wind Turbine
Russell High School
Russell ATC
Ashland CTC
Russell, KY
Charles Keith Parsons
606-836-1256
charlesk.parsons@ky.gov
Consortium: Morehead State University
We have created a live action comparison of incandescent lamps and CFL to demonstrate efficient use of electrical energy.  Display students built working models of wind turbine generators to show one alternative/renewable resource. 

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Kentucky Tech Prep
Office of Career and Technical Education
Frankfort, KY
502-564-4286
Ahmed Sabie
ahmed.sabie@ky.gov
Charlene Baxter
Charleneg.baxter@ky.gov
A display of Kentucky Tech Prep information

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Moonbuggy Project
Carlisle County High School
Bardwell, KY
Cheryl Slaughter
cheryl.slaughter@carlisle.kyschools.us
Consortium: West KY Community and Technical College
A moonbuggy had to be built that will seat two students (a boy and a girl) that ride tandem.  The buggy has specific dimensions that it must be and it comes apart and the students are timed when putting it back together to ride.  There is an obstacle course that the students must navigate and different experiments along the way they must perform.  Each team is timed and tested for accuracy during the competition at Murray State and again at the Huntsville Space Center.

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Twin Towers Project
Rockcastle County High School
Rockcastle County ATC
Mt. Vernon, KY
Ralph Baker, Sherman Cook and Rhonda Childress
606-256-4346
RalphD.Baker@ky.gov
Jenny Sweet
Jenny.Sweet@Rockcastle.kyschools.us
The twin towers project is a 100th scale replica of the actual towers. They were built as a memorial to all the lives lost on 911. A school wide integration project and detailed study of the event was conducted through out all the programs of our school, which lead to the actual dedication ceremony of the towers. They stand as a memorial on the front lawn of the Technology Center.

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Cardinal Boat Builders
Livingston Central High School
Smithland, KY
Mike Morgan
270-928-2065
michael.morgan@livingston.kyschools.us
Consortium: West KY Community and Technical College
For the past seven years we have had a wooden boat building class.  These boats are built from scratch to a purchased set of plans.   We have built 10 boats.

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Project Robot
Boone County High School
Florence, KY
859-468-7633
pam.hirn@boone.kyschools.us
Consortium: Gateway Community and Technical College
This project will require groups of students to design, build, program, troubleshoot, and test robotic vehicles that will perform assigned tasks in a given operating environment (competition field).  It will require students to use basic principles of mechanical engineering, physics, computer programming, and math.  The audience will be able to see the robots actually move around on their field.