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Programs: CAD/GIS

Galena Architect Visits CAD/GIS class.

by Dan Harms | January 4, 2007

Galena architect visits CAD/GIS class....   Mr. Jim Baranski, Architect, talked with the CAD/GIS morning students about techniques of presenting ideas and designs to prospective clients. Students are . . . read more

Landscape Design Winner at AVC

Nathan Bochniak, Galena wins 3rd place in ILCA contest

by Dan Harms | March 12, 2007

Nathan Bochniak, a CAD/GIS student at the Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center won third place in the Illinois Landscape Contractor's Association landscape design contest. The contest, open to high school and college students was . . . read more

CAD/GIS Alumni

Join the Group - What are you doing?

by Dan Harms | October 3, 2008

We wonder where our graduates are, what are you doing,  and how has the AVC impacted you. This is your chance to reconnect.   Send an email to cad_gis@hotmail.com     Include: . . . read more Feedback

CAD Lab Upgrades

Students experience latest technology

by Dan Harms | October 11, 2008

CAD students at JDCAVC now benefit from training on the latest versions of AutoCad software. AutoCad 2009 has been installed on the CAD/GIS lab workstations, and is the preferred system for AVC students experiencing training in . . . read more

CAD/GIS Students Get Ready For Employment

Basic Skills Testing and Learning Leads to Certification

by Dan Harms | November 16, 2008

    Computer Aided Drafting and Geographic Information Systems Students work on improving basic skills.   Students in the Computer Aided Drafting and Geographic Information Systems class at the Jo . . . read more

CAD students investigate creating a contour map.

by Dan Harms | October 23, 2006

  CAD/GIS Class Create Contour Maps – The hard way   Contour maps show the relative elevation of the land with lines connecting points of equal elevation. Contour maps are important tools for engineers, . . . read more

Praire Remnant Project Wins National Award.

by Dan Harms | August 29, 2006

GLIS contest winner at the Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center.   As part of the second year CAD/GIS program at the AVC, Margaret Grommes worked on a cooperative program with the Jo Daviess County Conservation . . . read more

About the AVC's CAD & GIS Program

Drafting is the language of architects, engineers, and the designers, builders, and managers of our world. The Area Vocational Center's CAD/GIS program equips students to work in these exciting fields.

August 18, 2006

  COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & Geographic Information Systems   . . . read more

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