This document outlines the details of the Tech-X 2010 event at Victor Valley College, which showcases the technical programs offered at the school. It provides information on the history of Tech-X, the various technical programs at the college including automotive technology, nursing, welding, and agriculture. It describes the student registration process and events at Tech-X, such as demonstrations, a recycled boat regatta, and a technical math competition. Rules and schedules are provided for students attending from local schools.

1. TECH-X 2010 ADVENTURES IN GREEN TECHNOLOGY

4. HISTORY OF TECH-X 1991-2010

6. VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE TECH-X PROGRAMS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ANIMATION FIRE SCIENCE NURSING RESPIRATORY THERAPY PARAMEDICS AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMPUTER INTEGRATED DESIGN AND GRAPHICS WELDING TECHNOLOGY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE COUNSELING COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANETARIUM ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY

7. TECH-X PARTICIPATION Outreach to our local schools and the community

8. BENEFITS OF TECH-X Outreach to the high school and junior high school students and the general public showcasing our facility and increasing community awareness of the technical programs offered at VVC. Strengthening bonds between our staff, students and administrators developing a sense of college community. Providing hands on advertising and event production training for our students. Developing ongoing links with businesses, organizations and community leaders .

11. THE CROWD

14. LUNCH

18. FARFENBOATEN

19. HEALTH CHECKS

20. DEMONSTRATIONS

21. TECHNICAL MATH DECATHLON

22. AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS

23. ELECTRIC CAR RACING

26. RECYLCLED BOAT CONSTRUCTION

27. VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE TECH-X COMPETITIONS RECYCLED BOAT REGATTA TECHNICAL MATH DECATHLON HYDROGEN POWERED VEHICLES SOLAR POWERED BOATS STREET ART ROBOTICS CATAPULT BAMBOO POLE FISHING WOODWORKING WOODTURNING FIREMAN’S MAKE AND BREAK FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

28. REGISTRATIONwww.vvc.edu/tech-x Students will go online through their school portal to the Tech-X registration site. Students will input their name, phone, school, tee-shirt size, areas of interest and a paragraph on why they would like to attend Tech-X 2010. Students will access competition descriptions and rules and complete the registration forms and a photo release form. The individual schools will use the student registration information to make a selection of students that will attend. The total number of students from each school will be determined by the individual school in coordination with the Tech-X team. Participation is limited on Friday to 1500. The Tech-X team will receive a list from each school containing the names of the students attending, their areas of interest and tee-shirt size and a list of chaperones, their cell numbers and collared shirt sizes.

29. INFORMATIONInformation is available at this websitewww.vvc.edu/tech-xAttending schools will receive the following from the Tech-X team by May 3rd , 2010: Bus Driver Packets ~ Bus directions showing times, entry routes, drop off and pickup locations and day parking area. Chaperone Packets ~ Map, rules and regulations for the student guests, outline of the process and collared shirt for each chaperone. Please wear your shirt while attending Tech-X on both May 7th and 8th. Snap-on school color keyed wrist bands and shirts will be provided for each student participant. Bands and shirts should be on prior to arrival at the campus. Shirts and bands are required while on campus and to receive lunch. Contest Participants Packet ~ Participants will receive the individual contest times, location of the competition and procedures for Saturday May 8th.

30. Upon Arrival May 7th , 2010www.vvc.edu/tech-x Greeters will board buses prior to unloading. Greeters will welcome the students, cover the days procedures, provide passports, maps and information for Friday’s events and review the rules and regulations. Chaperones will receive information flyers for Saturday’s competitions. Students must display both the wristband and shirt to receive lunch, attend activities, enter competitions and be on campus during Tech-X on both Friday and Saturday. Chaperones will hand out an information flyer for Saturday’s competitions as students board the buses to return home.

38. RECYLCLED REGATTA

55. Counseling

56. Automotive Technology

64. Computer Integrated Design and Graphics

69. Welding

73. Nursing

80. Agriculture and Natural Resources

82. Construction and Manufacturing Technology

95. ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY

102. Awards