Call the Technical Academy
217-872-4051 - Attendance
217-872-4050 - Main number
217-876-0918 - Fax
School Hours
Morning: 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Afternoon: 12:20 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Interested in Becoming a Heartland Tech Academy Student?
- Create challenging, dynamic programs of study that will bring the classroom, workplace, and community together for the benefit of the students.
- Provide relevant curriculum and appropriate resources to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
- Continuously improve teaching and technology, while creating partnerships to benefit students.
Interested in signing up? Fill out enrollment request form, and we will notify your high school counsellor that you are interested in taking Heartland Tech classes!
Information about our Programs:
AG Mechanics and Technology I and II
Instructor: John Werts
Dual Credit Courses:
- 1st Year Students-HORT 128- Small Farm Equipment (3 Credits Earned)
- 2nd Year Students- HORT 211- Horticulture Mechanics (3 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,362*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/ykXAiMw3-NY
Request a spot in next year's class!
Auto Technology I and II
Instructor: Kevin Hunt
Dual Credit Courses:
- 1st Year Students-Auto 101- Basic Theory (3 Credits Earned)
- 2nd Year Students- Auto 204- Engine Repair (4 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $952*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/NVgfeTi5KiQ
Auto Body Collision Repair I and II
Instructor: Bryan Spanberger
Dual Credit Courses:
- 1st Year Students-CRT 100- introduction to Collision Repair (4 Credits Earned)
- 2nd Year Students- CRT 105- Damage Estimating & Customer Service (2 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,088*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/xiZA3FZT8hM
Request a spot in next year's class!
Cosmetology I and II
Instructor: Riki Wright at Reflections Academy
College Cost Savings: approxomately $6,000*
Criminal Justice I and II
Instructors: Ken Dahman & Amy Cleary
Dual Credit Courses:
- 1st Year Students-CRJ 110- Criminal Justice Fundamentals (3 Credits Earned)
- 2nd Year Students- Fall Semester CRJ 113- Fundamentals of Investigations & Reporting (3 Credits Earned)
- Spring Semester- CRJ 128- Corrections Fundamentals (3 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,224*
Meet the instructors & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/b37iZiwEZKA & https://youtu.be/cF9PHzNZf8g
Culinary Arts and Hospitality I and II
Instructor: Susan Pryor
Dual Credits opportunities listed below are offered on an alternating yearly schedule.
- CA 101- Intro to Culinary Arts (2 Credits Earned)
- CA 105- Culinary Fundamentals (4 Credits Earned)
- CA 150- Culinary Math (3 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,224*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/rsLDO8xgaUE
Digital Business I and II
Instructor: Ryan Rinchiuso
Dual Credit Courses:
- 1st Year Students-BUS 100- Business Fundamentals (3 Credits Earned)
- 2nd Year Students- BUS 245- Advertising and Sales Promotion (3 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $816*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/OyLJ4n2rFAE
Early Childhood Education I and II
Instructor: Abigail Rodebaugh
Dual Credits for Even Numbered Years (2020, 2022 etc...):
- Fall Semester: ECE 101- Intro to Early Childhood ED (3 Credits Earned)
- Spring Semester: ECE 118- Science for Young Children (3 Credits Earned)
Dual Credits for Odd Numbered Years (2021, 2023 etc…):
- Fall Semester: ECE 114- Play Activities for Young Children (3 Credits Earned)
- Spring Semester: ECE 103- Child Guidance (3 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,632*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/q8PlMEcugcI
- Fall Semester: ENGT 100 - Manufacturing Processes (3 credits earned)
- Fall Semester: ENGT 102 - Bluepring Reading (3 credits earned)
- Spring Semester: ENGT 104 - CNC Fundamentals (3 credits earned)
- Fall Semester: ENGT 101 - Motor Control Fundamentals (4 credits earned)
- Spring Semester: ENGT 111 - Motor Control Applications (4 credits earned)
Industrial Trades I and II
Instructor: Jerry Buckley
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: new video coming soon!
Medical Terminology and Business Procedures
Instructor: Tonya Rueff
Dual Credit Courses (note: this program is only one year long):
- Bus 283- Personal Finance & Insurance (3 Credits Earned)
- HLTH 140- Medical Terminology (3 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,360*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: new video coming soon!
Nursing Assistant
Instructors: Krista Livingston & Roxanne Thompson
Dual Credit Courses (note: this program is only one year long):
- HTLH 141- Nurse Assistant Training (8 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,088*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: new video coming soon!
Pre Vet Studies I and II
Instructor: Steve Carlson
Dual Credit Courses:
- ACGRIC 235- Agriculture Business Management- (3 Credits Earned)
- AGRIC 126- Small Scale Livestock- (3 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $900*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/6UPwk0Tx8rM
Welding I and II
Instructor: Josh Adams
Dual Credit Courses for 1st Year Students:
- Fall Semester: WELD 100- Welding Fundamentals (2 Credits Earned)
- Spring Semester: WELD 101- Shielded Metal Arch Welding (4 Credits Earned)
Dual Credit Courses for 2nd Year Students:
- Fall Semester WELD 120- Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (2 Credits Earned)
- Spring Semester- WELD 125- Gas Metal Arc/Flux Core Arc Welding (2 Credits Earned)
College Cost Savings: $1,904*
Meet the instructor & lean more about the classes: https://youtu.be/kTpajj1mQ5s
*Richland Community College Tuition Cost saved by enrolling in the program and earning credits while in high school. Students will also save money on books and fees.