Effective August 1, 2025, the Elkhart Area Career Center offers the following career and technical education programs:
| Program |
Criteria for Admission |
| Audio/Video Production |
None |
| Automotive Collision Repair |
None |
| Automotive Service Technology |
None |
| Barbering |
None |
| Cardiology/EMT |
None |
| CNC Machining |
None |
| Commercial Photography |
None |
| Computer Networking |
None |
| Construction Trades |
None |
| Cosmetology |
None |
| Criminal Justice |
None |
| Culinary Arts & Baking |
None |
| Dental Assisting |
None |
| Diesel Service Technology |
None |
| Drone Technology/Precision Ag |
None |
| Early Childhood Education |
None |
| Education Professions |
None |
| Emergency Medical Technician/EMT |
None |
| Exercise Science Careers |
None |
| Fire & Rescue |
None |
| Graphic Design |
None |
| Mechatronics |
None |
| MotorSports |
None |
| Pre-Law |
None |
| Pre-Nursing |
See Below* |
| Robotics & Engineering Technology |
None |
| Software Development |
None |
| Surgical Services |
None |
| Veterinary Careers |
None |
| Welding |
None |
* Pre-Nursing program students, prior to application, must have 4 semesters of high school completed, have a minimum GPA of 2.6 and be on the Core 40 Diploma track; OR have passed a standardized test with one of the following scores: Accuplacer: 80 (writing) and 76 (reading); ACT: 17 and 18; PSAT: 26 and 25; SAT: 27 and 25, Knowledge Assessment: 70 and 80.
It is the policy of the Elkhart Community School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its career and technical education programs, services, and activities, including employment policies and practices. The Elkhart Community School Corporation will take steps to assure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the Elkhart Area Career Center's career and technical education programs.
For information regarding nondiscrimination policies, please contact:
W. Douglas Thorne, District Counsel/Chief of Staff
Title IX Coordinator
J.C. Rice Educational Services Center
2720 California Road
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-262-5515
Email: dthorne@elkhart.k12.in.us
Traci Henn, Supervisor of Exceptional Learners
Section 504 Coordinator
J.C. Rice Educational Services Center
2720 California Road
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-262-5500
Email: thenn@elkhart.k12.in.us
