Walker Career Center

Congratulations to our Culinary students who competed in the Regional round of the SkillsUSA competition. Multiple top 5 placers getting to move onto the state finals, including a top #1 finish for Lyric! So proud of our student chefs!

Dental Assisting in the Windy City! This week, several of our Dental Capstone students had the incredible opportunity to travel to Chicago to attend the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. During their visit, students were not just observers—they were active participants, engaging with dental professionals, exploring the latest advancements in dental technology, and attending educational sessions designed to expand their industry knowledge.

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Our Dental Assisting students have been hard at work mastering the important skill of taking dental impressions — and the best way to learn is by practicing on one another. With trays, mixing materials, and plenty of teamwork, students are learning how to properly prepare, place, and remove impressions just like they would in a real dental office setting

This week, Walker Career Center is proud to celebrate Bryson Backus as our Student of the Week! Bryson is an 11th grade student enrolled in Video Production Essentials and Mass Media Production, where he has quickly become a standout leader in the program. Bryson brings a positive attitude and a genuine excitement to learn something new every day. His dedication to growing his skills and supporting his team truly reflects the spirit of Walker Career Center. Bryson plays a vital role on every broadcast, stepping confidently into positions such as director, vMix operator, floor director, audio engineer, camera operator, and technical director. His strong work ethic and willingness to take on responsibility have made him an essential part of the crew. He consistently volunteers to cover after-school events and rarely misses a Warrior Sports Network broadcast

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Students in Ms. Ramsey's Human and Social services classes learned about understanding diversity while studying the historical significance of Mardi Gras

The Business Department is showing off major Valentine's Day spirit with some sweatshirts designed and released by Miss Dixon's students!💕💕

We are thrilled to celebrate the success of our Cosmetology students at the Vincennes University “Anything But Hair” Competition! With more than 85 student submissions from eight different schools, the competition showcased incredible creativity and innovation across the region.

Fried chicken sandwiches in Chef Shoemaker's culinary classes!

This week, we are proud to recognize Kamaria Cabell, a 10th-grade student in our Introduction to Culinary and Hospitality class, as our Walker Career Center Student of the Week! Kamaria consistently brings positive energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic to the classroom, making her a standout student and a joy to teach

Fun times continue at the middle school road show! Yesterday, we visited Raymond Park to give the students a sneak peek into all that we do

It was a fun first day of the Middle School Roadshow, where we got to show off our amazing WCC programs to the Creston Cyclones!

Walker Career Center proudly offers Pre-Education programs in both Early Childhood Education and Education Professions, providing students with meaningful, hands-on experience in real classroom environments!

This week, we are proud to recognize Katiny Palacios as our WCC Student of the Week! Katiny is a 1st year Health Science student and has been putting in exceptional effort and dedication, especially as she works to strengthen her understanding of medical terminology

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Students in Ms. Burns' Finance class are learning hands on when it comes to being custodians of petty cash. No matter the size of your company, maintaining accurate books and controlling the flow of money is key.

Congratulations to senior Jayden Tate, who was recently recognized by Marshalltown as an outstanding student in our Masonry program! This recognition highlights Jayden’s hard work, dedication, and growing expertise in the trade.

Walker Career Center’s Student of the Week, Aneisha Westfield, has truly set the bar high in our Entrepreneurship program. She has developed an innovative business concept with strong profit potential—while also giving back directly to our school and athletic department

Working on simple machines in Mr. Scholl's Principles of Engineering classes!