HCVTEF
Henrico County Vocational/Technical Education Foundation Inc.
Each year HCPS students in housing industry and associated programs have the chance to apply what they've learned in a real-life setting — by building a house. Through the Henrico County Vocational/Technical Education Foundation’s House-Building Project, students gain valuable experience that will help them move from the classroom to a rewarding career in the housing industry.
Program Mission
The HCPS House-Building Project provides real-life, hands-on experience to HCPS students involved in the housing industry and associated programs.
Background
The House-Building Project began with the formation of the Henrico County Vocational Education Foundation during the 1986-87 school year and has since sold more than 18 houses in Henrico County. Funds derived from the sale of houses are used to ensure the continuation of the project and associated programs.
Involvement of the ACE Centers:
Air conditioning, refrigeration and plumbing students:
- Establishing water and sewer services.
- Installing plumbing systems and fixtures.
- Install the heating ventilation, gas rough-in and plumbing for appliances and air conditioning systems.
This includes students at the Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs.
Carpentry students:
- Lay out the foundation.
- Frame the structure and roofing.
- Install windows and doors.
- Hang siding, installing drywall, trim and cabinetry.
- Construct the deck.
This includes students at the Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs.
Drafting/CAD students:
- Develop working drawings for each house.
- Make design changes as needed.
This includes students at the Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs. and all high school CAD programs.
- Electricity and cabling students:
- Establish electrical services.
- Determine electrical requirements.
- Estimate materials.
- Wire the house.
- Install fixtures, receptacles and switches, and connect appliances.
This includes students at the Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs.
Computer systems technology students:
- Wire the house for telephone and cable TV and low voltage installation, “smart home” rough-in and installation, and install security systems.
This includes students at the Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs.
Landscaping and horticulture students:
- Develop and implement a landscaping plan for the house.
This includes students at the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage and the Advanced Career Education at Virginia Randolph.
Masonry students:
- Calculate and price materials.
- Lay the block and brick foundation.
- Construct the front steps, chimney and fireplace.
This includes students at the Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs and the Advanced Career Education at Virginia Randolph.
ACE Center and Academy at Virginia Randolph students are involved in all aspects of residential construction.
How students can help build a house
Students interested in learning more about any trade programs involved in the House-Building Project should talk with their counselor or contact the ACE Center at Hermitage, ACE Center at Highland Springs or the ACE Center at Virginia Randolph.
How can you help?
Interested businesses and individuals can help the project in many ways:
- Donate materials and services,
- Serve as a member of the Vocational Technical Education Foundation.
- Make classroom presentations about their trade specialty or company to interested classes.
- Agree to hire high school seniors to participate in practical work experience programs.
- Donate land for future house-building projects.
- Provide mentors to work with students at the house site.
- Sponsor and participate in the annual fundraising golf tournament.
For more information, please contact
Director of Department of Workforce & Career Development
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the foundational knowledge to jumpstart their careers while at the same time preparing them for continuing education. Students who complete a CTE program graduate with more than just a diploma. Many graduate with not only a skill set that prepares them for the world of work but also a nationally recognized certification or state licenses. CTE courses provide students with the opportunity to develop industry contacts to build resume’s that can be used for future employment programs in apprenticeships, two- and four-year college, and private career schools. The programs we offer at CTE help strengthen academic achievement, enhance leadership and employable skills, and provide hands-on applications of academic concepts. Many offer the opportunity to gain college credit while in high school. In short, taking a Career and Technical Education program while in high school is a decision that “pays” as you prepare for the future.
Director of Workforce and Career Development
Henrico County Public Schools
1910 East Parham Road, Henrico VA, 23228
Pre-engineering and industrial careers, agricultural education and JROTC
Meet HCPS' educational specialist for pre-engineering and industrial careers. He supports teachers and students in the program areas of technology education, trade and industrial education, JROTC and agricultural education.
Dan began his career as an educator in 2007 when he started as a technology education teacher with HCPS. Before becoming an educational specialist, he spent 11 years teaching various courses in communications, and launched the division's first dual-enrollment program for geospatial technology.
Outside his role with the school division, Dan enjoys spending downtime with his daughter and wife. When the opportunity arises, he likes to travel around the U.S. and to other countries. He is also an avid photographer.
Workforce and Career Development/Career and Technical Education
Henrico County Public Schools
1910 East Parham Road, Henrico VA, 23228
804-236-2025 (Office)
804-236-5705 (Fax)
Henrico County Vocational/Technical Education Foundation, Inc.
2024-25
President
F. Philip Parker, Jr., P.E., Parker Consulting, LLC
Vice President
Dominique Chapman
Treasurer
Mike Edwards
Secretary
Roula Saba
Architect
Karen G. Nicely
Business and Industry
Dan Baldecchi, Atlantic Construction
Chris Durand, DPR Construction
Skip Eastman, Territory Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region, Weyerhaeuser
Rev. Lavelle R. Rudd
Steven A. Coor, (emeritus) L.K. Vass Inc.
County of Henrico
Richard A. Moore, residential building inspector supervisor
Real Estate Developer
Herman F. Blake, Jr., builder and developer
Realtor
Eugene Bordonie, Hometown Realty Services Inc.
School Board Member
Madison Irving
Liaisons
Mac R. Beaton, director, HCPS Department of Workforce and Career Development
B. J. Crowder, assistant director of HCPS Department of Workforce and Career Development
Beverly L. Cocke, administrative coordinator, HCPS Department of Workforce and Career Development
Daniel J. Fancett-Stooks, educational specialist, HCPS preengineering and industrial careers and agricultural education
Charles W. Coker, Jr., builder and teacher, HCPS Department of Workforce and Career Development
JR Harlow, project coordinator, HCPS Department of Workforce and Career Development
Kennith D. King, principal, ACE Center at Hermitage
Dr. Emily J. Loving, principal, ACE Center at Highland Springs
Michael F. Fennessey, assistant principal, ACE Center at Virginia Randolph.