Take a look at our Spring lineup of courses! Registration is now open.
Construction starts next week, so don't miss out! Call today to register!
Remember the Tech Center for your automotive needs! You only pay for materials and parts. Call or Email for an appointment: 269-512-7806, greg.sagodic@alleganaesa.org.
In our student spotlight, Pathways to Success is proud to feature Fennville student Valeria Ramirez, who will be attending Grand Rapids Community College this fall to embark on her journey towards a business degree. Valeria's dedication and ambition set the stage for her future success in the world of business.
"When you have a student show up on his day off and wants to shingle in the rain, I guess you have to join him." Student is Hopkins High School senior, Nolan Wood, on the roof of the student-build home with Andy Findling, Building Trades 2 instructor.
Pathways to Success would like to spotlight Samantha Robinson, a dedicated senior at Otsego High School. This fall of 2024, she will be attending KVCC to pursue her passion for animals and become a vet technician, showcasing her commitment to the field of veterinary care.
Last evening, the AIS Heavy Equipment program held its second annual open house. The instructor started this last year as the program is not located on our main campus, and he saw a need to get visitors to the off-site building. Four industry partners set up tables of information to showcase what they have to offer the youth coming into the industry: AIS Construction, Walinga's, Zeigler Auto Group, and Green Mark. Swag was given away, Green Mark brought a new tractor, and Zeigler brought a new Ram diesel truck. A total of 93 people were in attendance, including many younger kids that we hope will turn into future students!
This was not only a great event for current students to bring their families to highlight the projects they have been working on, but it was also great for employers to talk with students about the opportunities that are available to them. We are already looking forward to the next one!
The Tech Center held a design contest for our latest t-shirts and Navaya Ingle of Hopkins High School was the winner! Designs went through a committee and then students and staff voted from seven designs!
These t-shirts are available in black and white and are $7 - available in the Tech Center office!
As we come to the end of CTE month, we'd like to present the new overview video of the Allegan Area Tech Center.
https://www.alleganaesa.org/page/tech-center
Enrollment for the 2024 Summer Tech Camp will open March 4, 2024. Dates are still subject to change depending on school calendars due to snow day make-up days. This is for CURRENT 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
"Recognizing the important role high-quality, hands-on learning opportunities can play in addressing the state's 520,000 annual projected job openings through 2030, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) in proclaiming February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month."....please continue reading the press release here: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2024/02/08/students-encouraged-to-explore-education-and-career-pathways-during-cte-month
Did you know? – Michigan high school students who were enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program earned higher wages than non-CTE students within each level of educational attainment? View more facts and figures in the 2021-2022 Michigan Facts Brochure at https://bit.ly/3vApYTb! #MiCareerTechEd #MiACTE #CTEMonth
The Allegan Area ESA Tech Center would love to recognize prior students who were enrolled in our programs and are now doing great things in their communities beyond high school graduation. Please scroll through the attached pictures to see what some of our CTE alumni are doing now. https://5il.co/2ezoi
Talent Together is an innovative partnership led by all 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) in Michigan who wants to help you advance your career in the teaching profession. Please watch this video for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCCM5ynP6g
Did you know? Students who are enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs are more engaged, graduate from high school at higher rates, earn industry-recognized credentials, and have rewarding and family-sustaining careers? Check out CTE videos that highlight our programs with our students at https://vimeo.com/showcase/8316581.
We do not want to forget to honor our School Counselors this week!
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! CTE programs provide Michigan students with hands-on training that can be applied to real-world, in-demand college, training and career pathways. Students will also:
• Acquire specific skills to pursue their career passion while also building a foundation for
lifelong learning.
• Start their path toward a career while earning valuable experience, college credits and more.
• Be prepared for college success.
Photographed here is Welding Technology student, Zack Statler, fixing a clutch housing for a client referred from the Auto Program. He is using TIG welding Aluminum Cast, which is quite the process as he has to pre-heat the metal and then after the welding is completed must be brought back to temperature slowly. Our students are learning amazing hands-on skills every day!
February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month! The Allegan Tech Center is proud of all of our CTE programs. A perfect time to check us out is at our Open House, next week, February 13, 6-8pm.! Any questions, please call us directly at 269-512-7800.
Register today for Basic Construction! 64 hours of instruction with hands-on, project-based class, you will walk away with great skills for around the house or to enter the construction industry.
We are excited to be able to offer Culinary Arts once again for our Allegan County Community. Whether you are new to cooking for yourself, have been cooking for yourself and/or a family for years, or looking to see if the culinary world could hold a future career choice for you, this is the class to take! Register today!
The Allegan Tech Center is hosting an open house for the community! Adults can also check out the courses that are offered in the evenings representing highly employable industries. Stop by our Adult CTE/Education table. For those without a GED or high school diploma, we can connect you with our adult education providers and be a recipient of our Special Programs grant and take an evening course for free!
