Career Tech to Careers Signing Event: Zach Piechan, Boyne City High School graduate, at Manthei Construction
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: Ryan Meier, Harbor Springs High School graduate, with Bay Water Builders
Standing in the living room of a 6,400-square-foot home overlooking Lake Michigan on a secluded stretch of shoreline north of Harbor Springs, Ryan Meier took in all the stunning details that he had a hand in shaping. “I really love this job. I get to build cool stuff...
East Jordan High School welding students shine at Ferris State University’s annual Secondary Welding Competition
EAST JORDAN – Welding students from East Jordan High School proudly represented their school and Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education programming on May 9, 2025, at Ferris State University’s prestigious 21st Annual Secondary Welding Competition. This...
Career Tech to Careers signing event: Caleb Powell, Concord Academy Petoskey graduate, at S&S Welding
Caleb Powell has developed quite the reputation for himself during his first few months on the job at S&S Welding in Petoskey. “He’s never been late, not one time,” said S&S owner Shawn Wonnacott. With a changing labor force and an extremely high demand for...