Industrial Tech
Industrial Tech
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The primary goal of the Industrial Technology department is to develop vocational skills that will help students to be successful after high school. Courses are project-based and shops are industry-based, meaning students learn to read and draft real plans and utilize the same machinery industry companies use. The department stresses safety, proper procedure, and quality work. The Industrial Technology department is excited about so many of their students getting opportunities in work-based learning programs, many of which offer scholarships. As of 2025, EPCHS has also won the Mid-Illini automotive contest 4 years in a row.
Industrial Tech Staff
Kyle Watkins
Kyle Watkins is part of the Industrial Technology department at EPCHS, where he teaches Industrial Tech, Wood Tech and Construction. Originally from East Peoria, he graduated from East Peoria Community High School before continuing his education at Illinois Central College and Southern Illinois University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology. His goal is to make a meaningful impact on students, and he appreciates the people at EPCHS. He is looking forward to sharing what he has learned with students while continuing to learn new things himself. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his family, his dogs, traveling and working on home projects.
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