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This past weekend, our ProStart Culinary Team represented us on the national stage in Baltimore, competing against top programs from across the country. Comprised of dedicated and hardworking students from throughout DuPage County, the team demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and professionalism.
Their commitment and passion paid off with an impressive 7th place finish in the nation, an outstanding accomplishment at such a highly competitive level.
We are incredibly proud of our ProStart students for their perseverance and excellence, and for representing our community with such distinction.
On Friday, April 24th, 75 of our students proudly represented our TCD at the State SkillsUSA Competition, competing across seven categories: Firefighting, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Care, Carpentry, Criminal Justice, and First Aid/CPR. Their dedication and hard work paid off, with students earning placements in five of the seven competitions.
81% of TCD students earned 8,147 college credits during the 2022/23 school year through dual credit agreements with our college partners. They did this by taking classes at TCD in one of our 18 Programs.
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Career Programs
TCD has 18 program areas that span a number of career pathways that represent some of the county and greater Chicagoland area’s most in-demand career fields. They are designed for students looking to enter the workforce.
Earn Industry Recognized Credentials
56% of TCD students earned Industry Recognized Credentials and certifications during the 22/23 school year.Including State Regulated Licenses in, IDPH – Certified Nursing Assistant, IDPH/NREMT – Emergency Medical Technician License, & IDPFR.
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Grades Served
TCD Serves 24 DuPage Area High Schools by providing 18 CTE Program areas at TCD, with state-of-the-art tools and technology, and up-to-date skills instruction in today’s high-demand careers
250,000 ft2
TCD’s building was built specifically for Career and Technical Education Programs. Our labs are large enough to accommodate industry level technology and machinery that match what students will see and use on the job.
National Recognition
TCD’s Automotive Technology Program is Certified by NATEF (ASE)TCD’s Professional Cooking, Baking, & Services Program is recognized as an ACF “Exemplary” Culinary Arts Program and is the only high school program.
Internship & Apprenticeship Opportunities
Local companies contact TCD all of the time seeking interns, apprentices, and other work-based learning opportunities.
My school is not on your list?
See your school counselor at your high school to see if they send students to TCD. Ask your counselor about attending TCD in the fall semester (September or October).