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Partnership Between UTC and Central High School Brings Shop Classes Back to Younger High Schoolers

Central High School in Corinth has revived hands-on learning for 9th and 10th graders with a newly renovated exploratory program funded...

Nov 61 min read

Maine CTE New Teacher of the Year, Adam Fernald 👊

“It feels good to be recognized for the hard work I have done. As a teacher, it feels good to be doing something important, something...

Nov 13 min read

Maine DOE Updates: Republished by MaineCTE

Update from Maine DOE <<< Stay Connected Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn News & Updates Additional Public...

Oct 261 min read

2024 Maine CTE Educator Awards

Great educators move the world forward! At the Fall CTE conference in Lewiston and Auburn we handed out some hardware. Congratulations to...

Sep 251 min read

SkillsUSA MaineCTE Student Leadership Conference is Underway!

Aug 241 min read

Keep Moving Forward...

What's new? New logo, new roles within our organization, new tools, revised focus. It all leads to more support for Maine CTE students in...

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#MaineEducation #MaineCTE #Maine Maine Department of Education

Repost 📸 @hcte_cte
MIG welding training today for these two young ladies in Automotive Technology I! Some great welds on some really thin metal, not an easy task for a beginner! So happy to see them tackling the trades with determination! Stick welding Friday!
#hctcauto
#womenatwork
#cte4me

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬

Hands-on learning is making a comeback in the form of a dynamic exploratory program for students in grades 9 and 10 at Central High School in Corinth. This initiative, made possible through significant renovations at the school, brings back the shop class experience to help younger high schoolers explore this kind of learning.

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#MaineEducation #MaineDepartmentofEducation #MaineCTE #VocationalEducation

Inspection 🤜🤛 Safety

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #Maine #LawEnforcement

Repost 📸 Foster Tech Center
Starting the day strong.
Our Law Enforcement students prepare for inspection. First by their classroom lieutenant, then by the program instructor. #fostercte

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

#MaineCTE #Maine #MaineThing #MaineEducation #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving

Communities who feast together, thrive together 🤝😍

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #Maine #Thanksgiving

Repost 📸 @hctc_cte
[Saturday] the Ellsworth Post VFW 109 held its annual Thanksgiving feast for local seniors and Veterans. Our Culinary program is proud to be a part of this tradition serving our community. Ms. Frost and her students crafted another amazing meal!

The hard work never stops! 👊

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #HardWorkPaysOff

Repost 📸 Foster Tech Center
We are proud of our students.
Headed into Thanksgiving break still running strong.
#fostercte

Practice makes perfect 🥰

#MaineEducation #MaineCTE #Maine #NursingStudent

Repost 📸 Somerset Career & Technical Center (SCTC)
SCTC Certified Nursing Assistants program had the ability to practice "shaving the male face" with staff and administrative volunteers. Students practiced on balloons and manikins before MSAD #54 staff members came in for the live practice. We're thankful to all of our staff members who participated. We even had a special guest, Mr. Moody.

Rising to the occasion... 🍞🎉

#Maine #MaineCTE #MaineEducation #CulinaryArts

Repost 📸 Somerset Career & Technical Center (SCTC)
Culinary Arts students working on their practical exam for the bread unit!!

Incredible opportunities. Non-traditional trades. Bright futures. 🧐💡

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #Maine #MaineThing

Repost 📸 @cotrocks
On November 14th, about seventy-five 8th graders from BHS participated in “Trades for ME,” a day filled with women led workshops to show girls and gender expansive youth various career paths in no traditional trades. Thanks to @newventuresmaine for their partnership in providing this opportunity!

The best way to learn is to have fun doing it. 🤗

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #Maine #MaineThing #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PlayLearning

Repost 📸 @fostertech
The education of play
Our Early Childhood Occupations students are practicing the skills of incorporating learning into play. Colors, shapes, textures and more were the goals of the day. #fostercte

"Some assembly required..." 🥰

#MaineCTE #HandsOn #FutureBuilding #ProMentors

Repost 📸 NPT Region III
🚗🔧 NPT Region III Auto students are diving deep into the heart of car technology by disassembling a car and reassembling wiring harnesses! This hands-on project is all about learning how electrical systems work in a car and understanding the critical role that wiring plays in connecting various components. It's an exciting way to develop real-world skills and gain a deeper appreciation for automotive engineering. Stay tuned to see more of these future mechanics in action! 🔌💡 #AutoTech #FutureMechanics #HandsOnLearning #AutomotiveSkills

Community building in #MaineCTE 🥰

#MaineEducation #MaineThing #FutureThinking #MakingConnections

Repost 📸 Tri-County Technical Center
Today, in collaboration with Solidarity Harvest, the Commercial Truck Driving program delivered fresh Thanksgiving meal kits to people in need. The day took them to locations in Brewer and Millinocket. Much of the food came from area farms and some was specifically planted for this program. Each kit feeds a family of 4-6 people.
Also, because of CTD's involvement, Solidarity Harvest donated 10 meal kits for distribution in our area. Thanks to them for their generosity and for providing a great experience in community service to our students! 🦃
Note: We hope to have a "Hands-On" episode about the program ready soon, so stay tuned!

Apprenticeships let you dive in and explore a career, connect with professionals, learn by doing —what’s not to love? 👊

#MaineCTE #LearnByDoing #Apprenticeships #Maine #MaineEducation

Repost 📸 Somerset Career & Technical Center (SCTC)
Happy National Apprenticeship Week! We’re incredibly proud of our current and former students who are gaining valuable experience through apprenticeships. A big thank you to our amazing workforce partners for helping make these opportunities possible!

Just a bit of TLC and we're in motion! 👊

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #MaineThing Maine Department of Education

Repost 📸 CWCIT - Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology
Automotive students, along with direction, support and hard work of their instructor, Nick Alley, have been working on a forklift that was donated to the school. Last year, D'Mitri Monroe, from New England Bait Co., donated two forklifts that he was no longer using. Last spring and over the summer, work was done, parts were purchased and she was put back together and running.
When students returned this fall, the forklift recieved a little more TLC with additional engine work, some sanding and a lovely coat of paint. With that, The Minion was born and will now be available for student training and school use. What a great job! CWCIT sends a huge shout out to Mr. Monroe. Thank you!

Outside Classroom. Hands-On. Real.
Application season is coming up. In high school or know someone who is? Taking a tour at your local tech center might make all the difference 👊
Find your local center at: MaineCTE.org 🚀

#MaineCTE #FutureThinking #Innovation

Repost 📸 NPT Region III - Outdoor Leadership
Setting trail cameras, covering scrapes, tracks, rubs, habitat… being only hours behind nice bucks- We have been spending a fair amount of time talking hunting & shelter building.

Stay tuned for a couple AWESOME guest speakers we had in and a tour of a local lumber mill that the students loved.

Recruiting season in Maine CTE is coming up! In high school or know someone who Find your local center. Take a tour. Might be life changing 👊 Find your local center at MaineCTE.org

#MaineEducation #MaineCTE #Maine @mainedepted

Homemade treats are exactly what we all need this Monday. Yum! 🥣🥳

#Maine #MaineEducation #MaineCTE #CulinaryArts

Repost 📸 Region 9 School of Applied Technology
Today Outdoor Skills and Leadership are learning how to make homemade applesauce. Great day collaborating with Culinary Arts.

Enjoying the fresh outdoors while practicing forestry skills. 🌲🌳

#MaineEducation #GreatOutdoors #Forestry #Maine #MaineCTE

Repost 📸 Foster Tech Center
Outdoor classroom
Our Forestry students have been taking advantage of the fall weather and practicing their skills. #fostercte

Trades for ME was a huge hit! Encouraging women to pursue non-traditional careers one event at a time. 🤝🧑‍🏭🚗

#MaineCTE #MaineThing #Maine #MaineEducation #NonTraditionalCareers @mainedepted

Repost 📸 Tri-County Technical Center
Tri-County Technical Center hosted Trades for ME today. The event was sponsored by New Ventures Maine. The MELMAC Educational Foundation sponsored lunch. Thank you to both of our partners in sponsoring this event.
This event is focused on encouraging girls to become interested in non-traditional careers such as women in the welding or automotive industries.
A big THANK YOU to all of our presenters: Marcy King and her students from Entrepreneurship, Mr. Scholten and his students from Welding, Chef Whitman, Mrs. Brooks, and the students from Culinary Arts, Molly London from London & Sons, Kim Cotta from Darling's Auto Group, Clay Lane and his students from Commercial Truck Driving, Lisa Archer from the Brunswick Fire Department, Maine State Trooper Kari Kurth, Mr. Smith, and the students from Criminal Justice, and Bath Iron Works for bringing the training trailer.
It was an awesome day!

Exploring automotive care through hands-on lessons! Learning young! 🚗🙌

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #VocationalEducation #MaineThing #AutomotiveCare

Repost 📸 St. Croix Regional Technical Center
Exciting times in Mr. Ginn’s Automotive exploratory class. Our 8th graders are learning the ins and outs of an oil filter wrench. Hands-on lessons like these not only build essential skills but also ignite a passion for automotive care.

Strong leadership bringing communities together 👊

#Maine #MaineCTE #LeadershipDevelopment

Repost 📸 Tri-County Technical Center
A big thanks to Scott Fraser and the Outdoor Leadership Program at Washington County Community College in Calais. During this two day event our students experienced a ropes course, wall climbing, searched for saltwater organisms, and more!

Donations make hands-on learning possible! 🛠️ Thank you Bangor Housing Authority!
#Maine #MaineCTE #PowerTools #UTC #HandsOnLearning #Donations

Repost 📸 @utc4me
A heartfelt thank you to the Bangor Housing Authority for their generous donation of power tools 🔧🔨 to our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Old Town High School! These tools will greatly enhance our students' hands-on learning experiences 🛠️ and help them develop valuable skills for their future careers. We are incredibly grateful for your support 🙏 in preparing the next generation of skilled professionals! #UTC #CTErocks

Hands-on. Real tools. Pro mentors.
#FutureThinking #BuildingSkills in #Maine

Repost 📸 @midcoast.cte
Auto Collision making things beautiful again 😍🚗🎨
#midcoastCTE #maineCTE #MACTE #midcoastmaine #careertech #careerteched #autocollision #autocollisionrepair #autopaint

Hands-on. Real tools. High tech. Pro mentors.
Earn free and reduced college credit and pro certification. In high school.
27 CTE centers in #Maine. Explore the opportunities at mainecte.org 👊🚀💪 #MaineCTE

Repost 📸 @srtcme
SRTC grades are up to date for the end of quarter 1. Please check Infinite Campus to see the most up to date grades for your student.

Earning credentials and certifications in high school 👊
Opening doors can take you places 😍

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #MaineThing #futurethinking
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Repost 📸 OHTS, @oxfordhillstech
Last week, members of our Marketing Management and Hospitality & Tourism Management programs were inducted into DECA in an evening ceremony. DECA is an international student organization whose mission is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Congratulations!

Photos by Brewster Burns.

Honoring and thanking veterans today and every day. 🥰
#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #CulinaryStudents #VeteransDay

Repost 📸 NPT Region III
Students have been hard at work preparing for the Veterans Breakfast happening now at the school.

Teamwork makes for a better and safer community. 🌳

#MaineCTE #ParksandRec #MaineCleanup #CommunityCleanUp #SkowheganMaine

Repost 📸 Somerset Career & Technical Center (SCTC)
Annual cleanup on the Debe and Philbrick Trails in Skowhegan, Skowhegan Community Center and Parks & Recreation Department. This class set a record for finishing it all in one day. No acorns to slip on now. Enjoy the biking and hiking.

Hands-on Learning. Real-world Learning. 👊

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation @mainedepted

Repost 📸 Capital Area Technical Center
Check out this project! One of our talented second-year Auto Tech students, Brayden, is hard at work rebuilding an engine. 🛠️🔧 Can you believe the pile of engine parts he will use? This hands-on experience is what our program is all about—empowering students to achieve their future goals through practical, real-world learning. Keep up the great work! 🚗💪 #AutoTech #FutureMechanic #HandsOnLearning #CATC

Preparing for the real-world industries with hands-on learning at UTC! 🌍

Repost 📸 United Technologies Center (UTC)
It's been a great week in the shops! 🔧 Our students are applying the knowledge they've gained in the classroom 📚 to hands-on projects 🛠️ that simulate real-world industry scenarios. 🌍 #MaineCTE #InvestInOurFuture #MaineEducation @mainedepted

Appreciating the Jaws of Life this Saturday morning! 🦈

#MaineCTE #MaineEducation #JawsOfLife @MaineDOT

Repost 📸 Tri-County Technical Center, Maine
November 1st: TCTC Firefighting students learned how to use the JAWS OF LIFE.
The Jaws of Life is a hydraulic rescue tool used by emergency personnel to free people trapped in vehicles or other small spaces after accidents or natural disasters. The tool is made up of cutters, spreaders, and rams, and uses a piston system to apply intense pressure to the rescue equipment.

The jaws are for cutting through cars, opening doors, removing debris, widening vehicle openings, lifting crushing weights from passengers

Many thanks to Daddy & Daughters Metal Recycling for providing the car!

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