Career Tech to Careers – Driven to succeed: How Hunter channeled his passion for engines into a marine technician career
From a young age, Hunter Schlappi knew exactly where he belonged: working with his hands and figuring out how things operate. What started as a natural curiosity has blossomed into a professional career, culminating in his recent hiring as a marine technician...
Job coaches and work-based learning: How career tech programs are helping students take their next steps after graduation
At a “Trades Day” event in the spring of his senior year at Boyne City High School, Zach Piechan listened as Montana Moblo from Manthei Construction talked about his job as a lead diesel mechanic. Piechan knew he had an interest in working on heavy equipment after...
Career Tech to Careers Signing Event: Sophia Henry, Petoskey High School graduate, at North Central Michigan College’s Early Learning Center
Sophia Henry realized something about herself, in an indirect kind of way, that led her to a career path she loves. Growing up, she always enjoyed cooking, especially for her three younger brothers, because it made them happy. When she decided culinary was not her...
Career Tech to Careers Signing Event: Emma Roberts, Pellston High School graduate, at Bear Cub Child Care Center
Emma Roberts learned early on about some powerful insights when working with little children that transcend reading, writing, and math. “Something that has stuck with me through the years has been understanding how important it is to support children’s ideas,...