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Director's Message

A need was recognized that started a dream, which resulted in Victory Trade School. The need was two-fold:

1) Men were finding themselves in a cycle of poverty with no career and without the skills to move beyond minimum wage.
2) Employers were finding themselves without trained, experienced, dependable workers.

The result is that Victory Trade School (VTS) opened its doors to offer an option to change the circumstances for both the employees and employers.

We've created an innovative work program that provides essential development in a professional environment and gives students the opportunity to pay for their education through the discipline of hard work and learning. Our focus is on the students. We are dedicated to the foundation of character as well as the mind, and challenge them to realize their full potential. We strive to foster a commitment to values such as integrity, responsibility, courage and creativity as we help the students attain a sense of dignity, self-worth and appreciation of others with diverse backgrounds.

Each student is an individual, not a number. We believe that every student deserves a personalized education, complete with supportive faculty and classmates. We endeavor to acquaint students with the teachings and values of the Christian faith, an appreciation for teamwork, and an understanding of their environment while providing education in the hospitality industry.

Victory Trade School offers a well rounded hospitality curriculum with courses certified through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Students receive a ManageFirst professional credential in addition to the VTS diploma upon completion.

In the Victory Prep School students learn essential job and life skills while participating in intensive Bible classes. The basis of the Prep school is Prayer, Reading scripture, Education, and Praise to God.

This integration of faith, learning, and living is the foundation used to fulfill the dream of Victory Trade School.

Victoria Queen, Director

Cook's Kettle

Named for Everett and Esther Cook, founders of Springfield Victory Mission, the Cook's Kettle Restaurant provides the culinary laboratory setting for VTS. The students attend classes in Victory Trade School, develop decision-making skills, and receive hands-on training while working various positions in the Cook's Kettle Restaurant. The customers of Cook's Kettle Restaurant agree they return because of the high quality of the food, the low prices, and the cleanliness of the facility. This economical place to eat is a model of how a restaurant can serve good food and practice good hygiene and sanitation. This student-operated restaurant provides variety in the menu and all customers are served with professionalism.

Victory Square

This hospitality laboratory gives hands-on hotel and convention operation skills to the students. Victory Square consists of four areas, which students operate, with instruction from staff. The areas of operation are Victory Lodge, a dormitory-style affordable hotel with a continental breakfast. Victory Transitions, a housing facility where men can get a bed and breakfast while attending classes and receiving counsel on employment and life choices. Victory Life, a center where clients can drop-in for fellowship, use of computer and phone, classes, counsel, and other needs to help them in moving forward. This is the Educational center for the Transitions and Lodge areas. The fourth area is Victory Trade School where students in VTS hospitality and PREP reside. The PREP school students receive spiritual life classes, job preparation, remedial skills, and GED if necessary. VTS students attend hospitality classes and cross-train in various positions in this building which is managed consistent with hotel standards and student-operated in the same manner as Cook's Kettle.

Academic Calendar

Classes are on a continuous rotation and each student must complete a minimum of 48 weeks of courses.

Beginning dates for classes: 2008
January 7 (M) February 4 (M) March 3 (M) May 5 (M)	July 7 (M) September 2 (T) November 3 (M)

Classes will not be held on the following dates in 2008:
Good Friday March 21 (F)
Memorial Day May 26 (M)
Summer Class Break June 30-July 4 (M-F)
Labor Day September 1 (M)
Thanksgiving Break November 27 – 28 (Th – F)
Christmas Break December 25, 2008 – January 2, 2009

Overview of Victory Trade School

Type: Postsecondary Trade School

Founded: 2003

Location:

North side of Springfield, MO
1715 N. Boonville – Administrative offices
200 W. Commercial – Cook's Kettle
1610 N. Broadway – Victory Lodge

Accreditation: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Affiliations: Springfield Victory Mission, Cook's Kettle Restaurant, Victory Lodge,
Victory House

Student Body: 32 residential Hospitality ManageFirst - 24 residential PREP School

Faculty: 19

Student-Faculty Ratio: 3:1

Field of Study: This dual track with cross training in culinary and hotel offers a ManageFirst professional credential from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Courses offered are Hospitality and Restaurant Management, Human Resources and Supervision, Marketing, Customer Service, Controlling Foodservice Costs, Food Production/Professional Cooking and ServSafe. Reference materials for hotel skills include Front Desk Management, Housekeeping, and Hotel/Motel Management along with the ManageFirst competency guides. Culinary references incorporate La Cordon Bleu Professional Cooking and others. Interpersonal classes have an emphasis on conflict resolution, individual purpose, and self-awareness. The Life Skills module focuses on life choices, communication skills, consumer economics, teamwork, and career skills.

Practical Application: The hands-on food service training is supplied through the Cook's Kettle Restaurant, which is named in honor of Everett and Esther Cook, the founders of Springfield Victory Mission. Victory Square, with emphasis on Victory Lodge, provides the practical training for the hotel industry.

Field of Study Victory Prep School: Christian Life. Essential job and life skills are underscored in the work therapy program and students participate in intensive Faith-based classes. The basis of the Prep school is Prayer, Reading scripture, Education and Praise to God for the blessings they have.

Practical Application PREP: Hands-on training in retail, warehouse, janitorial, maintenance, food handling, and office skills allow the students to evaluate their growth in the workplace as they deepen their spiritual lives.

Cost: Victory Trade School will be accepting Title IV funding in the form of Pell grants as of July, 2007. Additional costs of tuition, room and board, are offset through student participation in the work-study program and scholarships, which are available for eligible students.

Scholarships: The VTS relies on donations for support. This funding provides scholarships to those students who demonstrate a financial need and complete the coursework. Scholarships give students the opportunity to live and learn at VTS. Students work 40 hours per week to offset additional educational expenses. Students are required to work, attend all scheduled classes and labs, and participate in the church of their choice on Sunday morning.

Ideals: The school assists all students in gaining an understanding of themselves, the community and the society in which they live. Students needs also include the skill to communicate effectively, to survive economically and socially, and the knowledge to enhance their quality of life.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Victory Trade School (VTS) is to provide opportunities to learn in a Christian environment, to gain the skills necessary to make a living in the hospitality industry, and to attain the life skills necessary to enter society as productive citizens.

Philosophy

Victory Trade School provides a structure to use as a vehicle to independence. We believe that people should be given the opportunity to gain skills and experience to make them self-sufficient. Our motto, "Keeping your job -- earning your keep" is the ultimate goal as we nurture students in a spiritual environment.

Goals

The goals of the Victory Trade School are for students to:

• Graduate with a ManageFirst professional credential from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

• Receive 7 professional trade certificates that are recognized by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

• Learn food service and hotel/motel skills to secure a job in the hospitality industry.

• Develop interpersonal skills to be more teamwork oriented.

• Acquire life skills that will lead to more stable work habits.

• Build a marketable resume and learn interviewing skills.

• Receive job opportunities, or get help with application to college upon completion.

• Have the opportunity to develop a spiritual life centered in Jesus Christ.

Statement of Faith

Victory Trade School is an integral part of the outreach ministry of Springfield Victory Mission, a non-denominational, evangelical ministry sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through emergency and education services. All employees are Christian missionaries. Employees and students are requested from time to time to participate in chapel services, outreach ministries, Bible studies and prayer times. Because of the nature of these types of ministries, it is an absolute necessity that Victory Trade School is held as a Christian testimony of faith and experience in Jesus, and that our lifestyles are above reproach.

Faculty / Staff / Administration

The faculty, staff and administration of Victory Trade School are dedicated to helping the students achieve the goals of VTS and support them in their interpersonal growth in a Christian environment. The staff works diligently to assist graduates in finding appropriate jobs and affordable housing when they complete the school. They maintain contact with the students as necessary and offer them the tools needed to live a stable and productive life.

Applicants

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Availability is limited but has been structured to give opportunities to as many students as possible. The application process identifies individuals with desire, motivation and the ability to meet the challenge of completing the school. There is a required orientation process before entry is granted into the school. The hospitality trade program of the school is for one-year and divided into 6 modules of 8 weeks each. Classes are on a continuous rotation throughout the year.

The Prep program of the school is for one-year and is organized into 4 quarters. Students develop a brotherhood fraternity as they start each weekday with a family-style breakfast where they pray, read scripture, discuss educational topics, and give their praise for the day. They attend classes and work a rotation of jobs on campus.

GED Program: This accelerated GED program is used to provide a fast-track approach for candidates to obtain a GED. Candidates are provided residential services and tutored each weekday morning to prepare them to obtain the General Equivalency Diploma. Upon passing the GED exam they will be accepted into VTS Hospitality or PREP.

Admission Policies

Admissions procedures developed by the Victory Trade School shall ensure an open door policy. Applicants are admitted without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, or handicap. Because we are a residential facility, the school is currently open to males only. Candidates for enrollment in Victory Trade School are required to participate in a 30-day orientation and assessment course prior to being officially enrolled in the school. The orientation program will provide the potential student an opportunity to develop a comprehensive Individualized Career Plan which focuses on the unique needs of the student, to enhance personal, spiritual, and academic achievement.

Scholarship Program

Victory Trade School will be accepting Title IV funding in the form of Pell Grant. Additional costs of tuition, room and board, are offset through student participation in the work-study program and scholarships, which are available for eligible students. Request for scholarship is completed with application forms. VTS relies on donations for support. This funding provides scholarships to give students the opportunity to live and learn at VTS.

How to Apply for the Scholarship Program

• Apply for admission to VTS.

• Request the VTS Scholarship.

• Show financial need by completing the VTS Statement of Financial Need.

• There may be additional information a student must submit to VTS based on individual situations. The student will be contacted regarding any additional information needed.

Counseling Services

VTS has a fulltime Chaplain on duty to provide assistance through regular scheduled sessions. Students occasionally encounter situations in their lives that affect the learning environment; in some cases, there will be referrals to community resources for short-term help. Professional counselors, on occasion, provide confidential services at a free or reduced rate, to help individuals develop self-knowledge, problem-solving skills, coping strategies, and construct a plan for the future.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend all classes and labs. Students are not entitled to a certain number of absences; information presented in the classroom is critical in the learning process. Students who attend class regularly and punctually do themselves a service and show instructors and other class members a courtesy.

Grading System

Official grades are issued for each student at the completion of each module. Students enrolled will be graded by the letter grade system indicated below:

Grade Percent Definition

A 95-100 The student has, in an exemplary way, met the objective established for the course.
B 85-94 The student has, in a superior way, met the objective
C 75-84 The student has adequately met the objectives
D 65-74 The student has not met the objectives established for the course and must repeat.
F 64 and below The student failed to meet the objectives established for the course and must get remedial help, then repeat.

Satisfactory Progress

All courses that are certified through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation require the student to make a 75% or above on the national certification final exams. Students must maintain a "C" or 75 percent average to remain at VTS.

Re-Evaluation of Grades (Grade Appeal)

If a student receives a course grade while attending VTS which the student feels is inaccurate, the student has one week in which to appeal the grade. Before filing an appeal, the student must first discuss the situation with the course instructor.

Step 1. Student must appeal, in writing, within seven days of receiving the grade. The instructor has ten working days to respond in writing. If the issue is not resolved at this step, move to next step.

Step 2. Student must appeal, in writing, within ten working days of the date of the instructor's response, to the Director of Victory Trade School. The Director has ten working days to make a decision and respond in writing. The decision of the Director is final.

Repeating Courses

Courses with earned grades of "D" or "F" must be repeated. There is a $50 fee assessed to students for each class that must be repeated.

VTS Course of Study

Module 1
Customer Service/Presenting Service
ServSafe
Purpose Driven Life
Team Building
Communication
Bible Classes
Laboratory Hours

Module 2
Food Production/Professional Cooking
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Choices
Personal Finance
Bible Classes
Laboratory Hours

Module 3
Hospitality/Restaurant Marketing
Within My Reach
Study Skills
Bible Classes
Laboratory Hours

Module 4
Intro to Hospitality/Restaurant Management
Failing Forward
Bible Classes
Laboratory Hours

Module 5
Controlling Food Service Costs
Undercover
Bible Classes
Laboratory Hours

Module 6
Human Resource Management and Supervision
Peacemaker
Bible Classes
Laboratory Hours

Student Rights / Responsibilities

Each Victory Trade School student is expected to conduct himself in such a manner as to uphold the good name of the school and fellow students by full recognition of his responsibilities under the law and the moral and social standards of the community, state, and nation. Students are responsible for knowledge of the school rules and regulations as set forth in the handbook.

Standards of Honesty

VTS is founded on the concepts of honesty and integrity. Dishonesty, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the school is regarded as particularly serious offenses. Flagrant cases may be cause for dismissal for VTS.

Drug – Free Policy

VTS has a zero tolerance policy with regard to drugs and alcohol. VTS is committed to providing each of its students a drug-free environment in which to attend classes and study. Illicit drug use and the abuse of alcohol are dangerous and may result in permanent damage or death. The use of illegal drugs, abuse of prescription drugs, and any use of alcohol are prohibited and will result in expulsion from VTS. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of illegal drugs by students is prohibited and will result in expulsion from VTS.

Course Descriptions

ServSafe Food Safety
Course Number: HRM 205
Course Description: This course is designed to instruct students in food safety and sanitation. This course emphasizes:

• food quality protection

• principles of HAACP

• maximum/minimum time and temperature

• sanitation of equipment and facilities

• flow of food through the operation

• safety measures in hospitality surroundings

• pest control

The course concludes with students taking the ServSafe Certification Examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Customer Service/Presenting Service
Course Number: HRM 215
Course Description: This 'front-of-the-house' course stresses the importance of exceeding people's needs and professionalism as well as the manager's role in service. The emphasis is on:

• Systems and management approach

• Impact

• Identification of expectations

• Consistency/satisfaction

• Ensuring profit

Reference Materials: Presenting Service

• Historical overview of service

• The professional server

• 'Mise en Place'

• Industry segments

The course concludes with students taking the Customer Service ManageFirst Certification Examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Food Production/Professional Cooking
Course Number: HRM 235
Course Description: This course is designed to instruct students in proper techniques of the production of food. Emphasis is placed on:

• Procedures

• Quality/quantity

• Receiving/storage

• Production/repurposing of food

Reference materials: Essentials of Professional Cooking, Le Cordon Bleu

• Kitchen terminology/recipes

• Preparing and cooking techniques

• Principles on fish, poultry, meats, grains, dried legumes, fresh herbs, and
  salad greens

• Guidelines on low-fat, healthful cooking, including nutritional analyses

• Details on preparing hors d'oeuvres

The course concludes with students taking the Food Production ManageFirst Certification Examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Hospitality/Restaurant Marketing
Course Number: HRM 225
Course Description: The importance of marketing to the foodservice industry is covered in this course. Students will work as a team to develop a marketing plan and will explore the following topics:

• The 4 P's of marketing

• Life cycle

• Conducting SWOT analysis

• Strategies and tactics

• Setting prices

• Planning and implementing promotion mix

• Evaluation of ROI

Reference Material: Hospitality Marketing

• Market Segmentation

• Positioning

The course concludes with students taking the Restaurant Marketing ManageFirst Certification Examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Introduction to Hospitality/Restaurant Management
Course Number: HRM 240
Course Description: This course is designed to instruct students in all phases of the hospitality industry. Emphasis will be placed on:

• Management/delegation

• Qualities of a leader/professional development

• Setting organizational goals

• Communication

• Conflict resolution/problem solving

• Teamwork/motivation

• Compensation/termination

• Defining hospitality as a single, interrelated industry

• Industry wide trends

• Restaurant business and operations

• Hotel/motel operations

• Issues facing hospitality-competitive market

The course concludes with students taking the Hospitality and Restaurant ManageFirst Certification Examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Controlling Foodservice Costs
Course Number: HRM 250
Course Description: This course gives the student insight into the manager's role in cost control. Great emphasis is placed on the importance of knowing how to manage the cost of food, beverage, and labor as they use Excel spreadsheets to enhance the control systems. Areas of study include:

• Calculating portion control/product usage

• Purchasing/receiving

• Inventory control

• Labor costs

Reference Material: Cost Control

• Managing revenue and expenses

• Sales forecasting and pricing

• Planning for profit

• Analyzing income statements

The course concludes with students taking the Controlling Foodservice Costs ManageFirst Certification Examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Human Resources Management and Supervision
Course Number: HRM 270
Course Description: The greatest challenge to any company in the hospitality industry, or any industry, is finding and keeping good employees. The key to this is supervision-the first line manager who must interface with hourly employees on a continual basis. The objective of this class is to provide participants with a basic understanding of the supervisor's role and responsibilities along with the skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to manage people successfully. Areas that will be covered are:

• Diversity

• Job Descriptions

• Recruiting/Screening Potential Employees

• Orientation

• Supervising/Motivating

• Training/Developing

• Law/Benefits

• Controlling Labor Costs

Reference Materials: Supervision On The Hospitality Industry

• Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling

• Decision-making, problem solving, and delegating

The course concludes with students taking the Human Resource and Supervision ManageFirst Certification Examination accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Hospitality Laboratories: Victory Trade School offers two (2) laboratories where students gain hands on skills and competencies in real life settings. The student-operated Cook's Kettle Restaurant serves as the culinary laboratory where students experience all levels of restaurant operations and management through the following lab rotations: Cashier, Waiter, Buffet/Salad Bar, Grill-AM Cook, Grill-PM Cook, and Dishwasher. Victory Square Laboratory provides authentic hotel/motel operations experience for each student through the following lab rotations: Front Desk-AM, Front Desk-PM, Housekeeping, and Laundry.

LIFE SKILLS:

Choices
Course Number: LFS 203
Course Description: This course is designed to assist students with personal management. Lessons presented are designed so that students are made aware of the choice/consequence relationship so they can develop a process for improved decision making. Specific areas addressed are self-awareness, ethics and personal purpose statements.

Personal Finance
Course Number: LFS 204
Course Description: Money management skills are covered in this course. Methods for putting past financial decisions behind them, understanding and moderating their spending habits, and the role of debt and personal budgeting are addressed. Knowledge of personal and small business banking relationships are covered as well.

Team Building
Course Number: LFS 201
Course Description: The main text used is Successful Team Building by Thomas L. Quick. This course is designed to teach students about the traits and skills that make up a successful team and how they can contribute to the overall success as individual members. Areas that are covered are conflict resolution, leadership issues, goal achievement and communication as a team.

Communication Skills
Course Number: LFS 202
Course Description: Lessons in this course should provide students with interpersonal communication skills necessary to make productive decisions. Information includes basic communications and effective listening. They will learn what conditions require them to speak up and mentally prepare themselves to speak appropriately in special situations. Discussions will also include verbal and non-verbal cues in communication.

Study Skills
Course Number: LFS 205
Course Description: Practicing College Learning Strategies by Carolyn H. Hopper equips students with strategies needed to be successful. Understanding his learning style and how to capitalize on strengths and adjust for weaknesses is important to the way a student confronts his studies. Creating smart shortcuts, memory principles, the system for note taking and time-management skills are addressed in this course.

Healthy Relationship-Within My Reach
Course Number: ITP 215
Course Description: Within My Reach, taught through the Forest Institute, is a healthy relationships class that teaches people how to communicate in non-threatening ways, how to be less defensive/less aggressive, and how to have healthy conflict.

Peacemaker
Course Number: ITP 203
Course Description: Peacemaker, by Ken Sande is the textbook used to teach students how to become a peacemaker rather than a peace-breaker or peace-faker. Using material developed for biblical conflict resolution, students will analyze how God's people should use his Word to resolve family, personal and work disputes.

The Purpose Driven Life
Course Number: ITP 200
Course Description: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren is the text for this course, which explores the concept that God creates us each for a purpose; it is not about us! The author expounds on the five purposes of our life here on earth: worship, fellowship, Christ-like growth, ministry and mission. An understanding is developed of our reason to exist and how to maximize the contentment in our lives.

Failing Forward
Course Number: ITP 201
Course Description: Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell, who has learned to make failure his friend and gives 15 principles to teach students to do the same. Most people fear, misunderstand and run from failure but he shows students how they can learn to turn their mistakes into stepping stones for success. He believes the difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure. Failing Forward is a course on overcoming failure as students learn to:

• Master fear instead of being mastered by it

• Break out of the ruts that keep people failing

• Learn a simple strategy for success after experiencing a major setback

Learn how to confidently look the prospect of failure in the eye and move forward anyway. In life, the question is not if you will have problems, but how you are going to deal with them. Stop failing backward and start failing forward!

Undercover
Course Number: ITP 202
Course Description: Under Cover by John Bevere explores the secret place under the shadow of the Almighty, where there is liberty, provision, and protection. Too many believers do not enjoy this hidden place; instead, they seek freedom and security outside of it in a realm where the very opposite exists. They are tricked into believing true and lasting freedom can be found away from the Divine authority. Undercover exposes the subtle yet rampant tactics the enemy uses against believers-the failure to recognize and properly relate to Divine authority.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Course Number: ITP 212
Course Description: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is the text chosen to provide students with successful skills to shift their way of thinking. Based on principle-centered teachings, this module provides guidelines for using ethical behavior principles in their personal lives and careers.

Spiritual Life Skills:
Bible Study
Course Number: BIB 210
Course Description: This non-denominational module includes a weekly class in exploration of the Bible while students perform context studies, comparisons, and contrasts. They will discover how to personally interact with Scripture—and let God's truth transform their lives. Sunday mornings the students attend the church of their choice.

Custom Life Skills:
Manager-in-Training Students learn hands-on issues that come with supervision as they are required to "think and act as a manager" in problem solving, teambuilding, motivation, marketing, public relations and continuity.

Staff works directly with the student to guide and mentor in proper technique.

Sous Chef-in-training Students learn the proper techniques of food preparation and supervision in the kitchen as they "think and act as a Sous Chef" while reporting to the Executive Chef. Timing, quality, problem solving, and consistency are stressed as staff works with the student to mentor proper techniques.

Electives

Smoking Cessation
Course Number: HW 101
Course Description: The student will explore the social, health, and personal issues resulting from the use of tobacco and nicotine. Alternatives to smoking and methods of quitting smoking are presented.

Health and Wellness
Course Number: HLT 150
Course Description: Students will explore health related issues which affect their well being. Diabetes, hypertension, and exercise programs are explored with a spiritual foundation to assist students in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

PREP (Prayer, Reading of scripture, Education and Praise)
The PREP school students receive spiritual life skills, job preparation, remedial skills, and GED classes in an individually designed program of spiritual and personal enrichment.

Master Life 1: The Disciple's Cross
Course Number: MLF 112
Course Description: In each of the Master Life courses students will experience a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ as He leads them to develop one of the six biblical disciplines of a disciple and enables them to acknowledge Christ as their master and master life in Him.

Content: Utilizing the Avery T. Willis workbook, students explore the Disciple's Cross which illustrates the six Christian disciplines of a disciple. Each week students study an additional portion of the Cross and learn the scripture that accompanies it. By the end of the study, they will be able to explain the Cross in their own words and say all the verses that go with it. Through this study students can learn to live this Cross so that it characterizes the way they show they are Christ's followers.

Master Life 2: The Disciple's Personality
Course Number: MLF 113
Course Description: In this Master Life Section, students deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ by exploring the Disciple's Personality to develop Christ-likeness in character.

Content: As they work their way through the Avery T. Willis workbook and spend quiet time with God, students learn to live in the Spirit by doing God's will, renewing their minds, mastering their emotions, presenting their bodies to Him, being filled with the Spirit and living victoriously.

Master Life 3: The Disciple's Victory
Course Number: MLF 114
Course Description: Students experience a strengthened relationship in Jesus Christ by learning how to utilize the whole armor of God to achieve the Disciple's Victory.

Content: Continuing in the Avery T. Willis workbook series and utilizing their quiet times with God, students learn the tools and methods to enable them to experience victories over the world, the flesh, and the devil in spiritual warfare as they grow in the following areas: overcoming the enemy, truth and faith, relying on God's Word, praying in faith, looking to Jesus, and standing victoriously.

Master Life 4: The Disciple's Mission
Course Number: MLF 115
Course Description: In Master Life 4 students will join God's disciple-making mission by identifying their stages in growth and their roles in ministry.

Content: To equip them in God's disciple making mission, as they study in the Avery T. Willis workbook and spend their quiet times with God, students will learn about righting wrong relationships, witnessing and Discipling through relationships, establishing spiritual children, maturing as a disciple, training disciples, and ministering as co-laborers.

Charles Stanley: Institute Term 1
Course Number: CSI 101
Course Description: This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of their faith as they seek to discover the many facets of God's amazing love.

Content: Through handouts that focus attention on key biblical principles, explore scripture, and encourage students to spend time in reflection and communion with God and the Holy Spirit, God's forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation are discussed and explored. In addition, the principles of justification through Christ, crucifixion with Christ, and being conformed to His image are explained. The final sections of the course explore the trinity, who Christ is, and The Cross.

Charles Stanley: Institute Term 2
Course Number: CSI 201
Course Description: In this course students will learn how to build a deeper foundation on the word of God by achieving an understanding of what it means to have faith in Jesus.

Content: Utilizing CSI handouts that focus on key biblical principles backed by scriptural study and journaling activities requiring times of quiet reflection with God and the Holy Spirit, students will examine how their lives have been changed by their relationship with Christ, exploring the essential question of who God is and how He operates as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and understand the fundamental issue of the Christian faith, Christ and the Cross.

Charles Stanley: Institute Term 3
Course Number: CSI 301
Course Description: In this term of the CSI courses, students will learn reasons why they can trust the Bible as God's holy word and how best to handle the Bible so that it will have the fullest impact on their lives.

Content: Students will examine, through the regular CSI format of handouts with biblical principles study and discussion, scripture reference, journal activities and homework that encourages deeper communication with God and the Holy Spirit, the character of Christ as expressed through His indwelling Holy Spirit. Students will learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how God calls people to use them in ministry. Finally, students learn how the Spirit of God works in their lives to give each of them a personal testimony of faith and how and when to share their faith.

Charles Stanley: Institute Term 4
Course Number: CSI 401
Course Description: The final term of this series of CSI courses focuses on the tools to sustain continued spiritual growth, discerning and following God's will and purpose, and how God equips us to fight daily spiritual battles.

Content: Using handouts and scripture passages to illustrate what spiritual maturity means and journal activities that encourage the student to reflect and call on God and the Holy Spirit to help with understanding, spiritual warfare is discussed and the armor God gives Christians to fight daily battles is explained. Students learn how to determine whether they are growing in their relationships with Christ and how to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide them in a more sustained growth relationship with Christ.

Undercover
Course Number: ITP 202
Course Description: Students explore the idea that there is a secret place under the shadow of the Almighty and a way to relate properly to divine authority.

Content: Utilizing the John Bevere text Under Cover, students learn about different forms of authority, what influences the decisions people make and possible consequences of those decisions, and the difference living under the protection and divine authority of God can make.

Teambuilding
Course Number: LFS 201
Course Description: This course teaches students the traits and skills that make up a successful team and how they can contribute to the overall success as individual members.

Content: Using the Thomas L. Quick text Successful Team Building students learn about conflict resolution, leadership issues, goal achievement and communication as a team.

Communication Skills
Course Number: LFS 202
Course Description: Lessons in this course provide students with interpersonal communication skills necessary to make productive decisions.

Content: Information includes basic communications and effective listening. Students will learn what conditions require them to speak up and mentally prepare themselves to speak appropriately in special situations. Discussions will also include verbal and non-verbal cues in communication.

Choices
Course Number: LFS 203
Course Description: This course is designed to assist students with personal management

Content: Lessons make students aware of the choice and consequence relationship so they can develop a process for improved decision making. Specific areas that are addressed are self-awareness, ethics, and personal purpose statements.

Personal Finance
Course Number: LFS 204
Course Description: This course is designed to make students aware of money management skills and increase their utilization of such skills.

Content: Through the workbook Turning Toward Prosperity: Guide for Personal and Financial Growth from the RESCUE Association of Gospel Rescue Missions and the National Endowment For Financial Education, students learn methods for putting past financial decisions behind them, understanding and moderating their spending habits, and the role of debt and personal budgeting are addressed. Knowledge of personal and small business banking relationships is covered as well.

Bible 1: Acts/Revelation
Course Number: BIB 110
Course Description: An in-depth bible study in which students explore the book of Acts and the Revelation to John.

Content: In exploring the book of Acts, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how the early Church functioned and the pattern that was set forth for us to follow as present day believers in Christ. By studying various interpretations of the language and symbolism represented in the Revelation and referencing back to other passages in the Old and New Testaments, students will gain a greater understanding and insight into the Revelation and, through group discussion, make it more immediate and relevant than an abstract view of future events.

Bible 2: Sharing Our Faith
Course Number: BIB 120
Course Description: This course is designed for students to experience the scriptures and surrender to Jesus in action of understanding, relating and supporting others in their daily faith walk.

Content: Utilizing Serendipity Bible-generated discussion questions centered around different weekly scriptural readings, students will learn and explore how to apply biblical principles in their daily walks.

Bible 3: The Carnal Christian Purpose
Course Number: BIB 130
Course Description: In this course, students will explore the crisis of carnality in Christianity.

Content: Underlying each study session will be a thesis that will focus student attention on various aspects of carnality in Christian lives and the differences between a carnal Christian and those who are fully following Christ.

Bible 4: Textual Analysis
Course Number: BIB 140
Course Description: This course gives students the necessary tools enabling them to fully understand and analyze the content of any written text.

Content: The practical textual analysis of the class will focus on the Judeo-Christian Bible, but the principles will apply universally to written texts, allowing students to: read written texts more clearly and accurately, recognize that printed texts are generally written with intended meaning, and demonstrate a variety of skills to uncover those intended meanings, discern different types of literature and know how to interpret each specifically, understand the implications of a given text to one's own experience and be able to put such instruction into action, and assist others in deriving the meaning of written texts.

The Way Of The Master
Course Number: WOM 101
Course Description: This course discusses the importance of using the 10 Commandments as a witnessing tool and demonstrates the use of gospel tracts and other ice breakers in witnessing.

Content: Presented in the Ray Comfort, Kirk Cameron DVD format, supplemented by tract material and other ice breaker materials, this course teaches students how to effectively witness by using the 10 Commandments to convince people of their need to repent and turn their lives over to Christ.

Hope Project
Course Number: HOP 101
Course Description: This DVD-format course is a quick-moving exploration of the entire Bible focusing on key scriptures and biblical events tracing God's plan for mankind's Salvation and, thus, mankind's ultimate hope in eternity.

Content: Accompanying handouts focus on the scriptures and events presented in each DVD episode, plus discussion questions check students' understanding and promote further exploration of each lesson's focus.

Truth Project
Course Number: TRU 101
Course Description: The Truth Project is an in-depth exploration of the gospel message and the truth of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

Content: With in-depth scriptural study and analysis, students explore the power and truth of the gospel message and examine the work of Jesus on the Cross of Calvary and his resurrection and how the truth of this message has stood up and still stands up against cultural, historical, and societal trends or ideas that attack or attempt to water down its power and significance.

Alpha Course
Course Number: ALP 101
Course Description: This course is designed for those unfamiliar with the Christian faith or Christians who have questions concerning some of the basic ideas and "ABCs" of Christian beliefs.

Content: Utilizing a variety of handouts and other material, this course explores the basics of Christianity and presents the ideas and terms of the Christian faith in an easy-to-understand, yet challenging and entertaining fashion.

Celebrate Recovery
Course Number: REC 101
Course Description: The Celebrate Recovery course follows the Celebrate Recovery program's guidelines and steps to allow students to become free from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.

Contents: This course, based on the Christian 12 step program of the same name, enables students to work through the eight principles of recovery based on the Beatitudes. These principles are conviction, conversion, surrender, confession, restitution, prayer, quiet time, witnessing, and helping one another. All Celebrate Recovery principles of anonymity, confidentiality, and Celebrate Recovery's small group guidelines are used.

PREP Work Experience Laboratories: Victory Trade School offers a number of work experience occupations to the student in retail, warehouse, maintenance and public services occupations. Students participate in a quarterly rotation of job assignments that provide in-depth hands-on training.

On an individual basis, students are counseled in the following areas:

• Work maturity skills (long term employment skills)

• Health & wellness (personal nutrition, stress management and health risk avoidance)

• Obtaining housing

• Community involvement

At Victory Trade School the challenging curriculum, hands-on experience, individualized program, and teamwork skills offered to the students is how we fulfill the motto of "Keeping your job . . . earning your keep."

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