CTE 2023 Recap: A Year in Review

Clare-Gladwin Recap Photos (from Left to Right)

As 2023 comes to a close, let’s reflect on CTE and showcase some of the highlights from this year before we step into 2024.
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1. CTE Construction Trades held a competition for building deer blinds at the Magnus Center and placed 3rd overall.

2. Health Occupations students traveled to Ferris State University, gaining firsthand experience with their health programs.

3. Welding students participated in the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) competition in May where they were able to show off their skills. In this photo Ruby Frisch shows off her beautifully made peacock

4. Digital Media student, Olivia Higgins won the Grand award in animation at the MITES competition. 

5. Jhace Massey, Advanced Manufacturing student from Gladwin working with the machines to shape a tool.

6. Clare-Gladwin CTE summer camp hosted students in grades 7-11, providing them the opportunity to explore potential career choices through hands-on training.

7. CTE Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology students visited Alma Tire on a field trip to gain a unique insight into the business and the work they would be doing as professionals. 

8. Culinary Art students had a great time at the ProStart Boot Camp, where they learned about tabletop design, management, recipe costing, and gained many other valuable aspects.

9. Volunteers from CTE and MID Michigan College were at the Reality Store, guiding students in career planning, money management and budgeting decisions. 

10. The Criminal Justice class conducted mock interviews, providing students with the opportunity to be interviewed by professionals to develop and refine their interview skills.

11. The Agricultural Science class sent 6 students to the Michigan Farm Bureau Regional High School Discussion meet, with Madison Forfinski from Farewell and Cadian Ross from Gladwin, advancing to the Michigan Farm Bureau State High School Discussion. 

12. The Education Occupations class traveled to Ferris State to expand their knowledge in the field. During the visit, students participated in breakout sessions, campus tours and leadership activities. 

13. In March, the Clare Gladwin RESD CTE programs hosted their annual Reverse Job Fair attracting 52 employers who engaged in discussions and brief interviews with participating students.  

14. CTE Automotive program students gain hands-on skills as they work on cars, guided by their instructor. 

These are just a few of the many accomplishments by CTE students in 2023. We are appreciative to all of our amazing instructors, support staff, community partners, area schools administrators, and parents for everything you do. As we move into the new year we are looking forward to the exciting events, activities and competitions. Let's come together as we continue into 2024!  #CTEitsWorking #CGRESD