SUCCESS IN THE FIELD
Following are the qualities and skills that are necessary for success in the field of DVC:
Creative skills are necessary when thinking about a task or problem in an entirely new or different way
Artistic skills are necessary to design ideas in a way that makes them come to life
Communications skills are necessary to relay thoughts and opinions in order to successfully interact with the public and all members of an organization
Interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate efficiently with multiple people regarding thoughts, ideas and feedback
Dexterity is essential in performing the many tasks that require steady hands and good eye-hand coordination
Physical skills are necessary to move equipment and system components
Organizational and time-management skills are necessary
Analytical skills are necessary to gather information from various sources and then interpret the data in order to reach a logical conclusion that benefits a business
Problem solving skills are necessary to effectively solve a problem in a timely manner
Project management skills are necessary in order to multitask, meet deadlines, reach goals, and resolve issues
Leadership skills are necessary for advancement
FRAMEWORKS
The DVC Frameworks identify the competencies that students will have the opportunity to learn in a four-year time span.
Articulation Agreements
State articulation agreements are a uniform and consistent way for students in our DVC program to enroll in any Massachusetts community college and be awarded credits for work completed at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Our DVC program has additional local articulation agreements with HCC and Elms College, which recognize credits beyond the standard 3 credit state recognition.
Additionally, our DVC program has a dual enrollment agreement with the Elms College.
These agreements allow for a seamless continuation of education for our students.