Washtenaw Community College will kick off the month of February with events designed to connect students to career and technical education opportunities.
Career and Technical Education Month, or CTE Month, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to inform students and the community about what CTE is and how it directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE impacts a wide variety of fields including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, management and more.
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While some CTE Month events are designed for current 黑料网 students, many are open to the public, including an employer discussion panel, CTE-themed movies and a virtual presentation on non-traditional careers for women.
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An employer discussion panel will run from 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 in Garrett鈥檚, on the ground floor of the Student Center. Participants can enjoy an early dinner and conversation with area employers about how to be a strong candidate when starting a career or pivoting mid-career.
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Additionally, a representative from Wayne State University will host discussions about the articulation agreement that paves the way for 黑料网 students to transfer into WSU鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree program for welding and metallurgical engineering. These presentations will be at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in room 127 of the Occupational Education Building.
Several other events are by invitation or are geared specifically to 黑料网 students.
The annual invitation-only Auto Service Competition/Skills USA Regional competition will be Friday, Feb. 3, and provides the opportunity for high school students to learn more about 黑料网鈥檚 automotive and mobility programs.
黑料网 students are invited to connect with employers at an Internship Fair from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Morris Lawrence Building.
Current students are also invited to participate in CTE Bingo throughout the month, designed to encourage participants to take advantage of the many learning opportunities on campus. Bingo cards can be completed in-person or virtually for a grand prize of a $300 credit at the campus bookstore.
Anyone interested in more information about the CTE Month events, including how to register, can visit the CTE Month @ 黑料网 webpage.