DACC is an off-site super elective offered through your high school located at 4565 Columbus Pike Delaware. It was created to give students a new way to get real-world experience and explore possible career paths. There was a meeting held for Sophomores to talk in-depth about all things revolving around DACC, but in case you missed it this is everything you need to know from classes to application.

Animal Sciences and Natural Resources

This program offers classes outside of the DACC building, such as at the Columbus Zoo, the Delaware County Fairgrounds, and Camp Lazarus. It mainly focuses on hands-on work with animals and a nature-filled environment.

• Columbus Zoo And Aquarium School (Columbus Zoo)
• Equine Science (Delaware County Fairgrounds)
• Wildlife And Resource Management (Camp Lazarus)

Automotive and Manufacturing

The program is based on engineering and technology. It gives students a chance to work with modern technology, cars, and construction. There is a wide variety of classes that fully cover the spectrum of all possible professions under the umbrella of engineering. 

• Automotive Collision Technology

  

• Automotive Technology
• Construction Technology
• Engineering- Robotics, Automation and Design 
• Engineering Technician
• Landscape Architecture and Construction
• Power Sports and Diesel Technology
•  Welding and Sheet Metal Fabrication

Digital Technology and IT

This program, while smaller, still offers a deep understanding of computers and how to design and program them. 

• Application Development And Programming 
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Design

Health, Wellness, and Science

It is focused on the medical profession ranging from dental to sports. It provides a chance to try out all medical careers to find which one fits best because there are so many out there most people don’t know of.

• Biotechnology
• Clinical Medical Assisting
• Dental Assisting
• Exercise Science And Sports Medicine
• Healthcare Technician
• Pharmacy Technician

Human and Public Service 

This program is very diverse in its courses and gives students professions that allow them to interact with people and help the community as well as get in touch with their creative side. 

• • Career-Based Intervention 9 and 10+
  • Cosmetology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts
  • Early Childhood Education 
  • Fire Service Training 
  • Hospitality
  • Project SEARCH+

If any of those courses piques your interest you can fill out a form to go on a field trip to the DACC building and pick out your top programs to get a tour of on November 22 though the form has to be turned in to the counselor’s office by Friday, October 25. You will be at the school from 9:45 am to 1:15 pm and transported by bus. If you miss the due date for the form no worries, there is an open house to meet teachers and ask more personalized questions. They are also holding group family tours on select Fridays throughout the school year as well as coffee chats to find out how DACC can help your child grow.

Open House: December 5, 2024 at 4:30-7:30 p.m. Delaware Area Career Center visit www.DelawareArea

Group Family Tours: Select Fridays throughout the school year at 12:30-2:00 p.m. Delaware Area Career Center visit www.DelawareAreaCC.org/tours to register

Coffee Chats: Visit www.DelawareAreaCC.org/coffee for Fall and Spring dates as well as virtual options