Career and Technical Education (CTE) / Emergency Communications

CTE–Emergency Communications Course (911 Class)

This program provides students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills in Emergency

Communication; Tele-communicator and/or dispatcher. Students participate in Association of Public Safety Officials (APCO) certified course and trains them how to respond to emergency communications through 911 simulations. Each will have the opportunity to acquire certification that leads to employment opportunities on platform of public safety communication, as well as corporate communication in any Customer Service call center. Students also receive training on how to successfully prepare for a civil service exam.

Career Opportunities

City of Rochester and Monroe County 911 Center, City of Rochester 311 Center, AMR Ambulance Service Dispatch Center, ADT Home Security Center, Sutherland Group Customer Service Center, .

Post-Secondary Education Opportunities

Monroe Community College, Regional Community Colleges, REOC, SUNY Colleges in NYS

Program of Study

11th Grade

12th Grade

Introduction of Public Safety

Emergency Communication Course

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.

11th Grade	12th Grade
Introduction of Public Safety	Emergency Communication Course