By Heather Algrim
An exciting new classroom vocational program has begun this year for high school students at Ingham Academy! The Ingham Academy Life Skills program, taught by Heather Algrim and Steve Swart, has collaborated with community business partner Peckham, Inc., a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization in Lansing, to develop a job awareness program.
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Author: Cassie Johnson
A new class has been recently developed at Berkley High School by Marketing teacher Beth Cameron. Exploring Entrepreneurship is a new, completely online class being offered at the high school where classes are usually held in a standard classroom. The new class is changing the way high school classes are taught and in which form they are offered. Andy O. with Mariah Ackerman discussing tonight’s DECA proceeds assisting families at DeVos Children’s Hospital. Fruitport High school’s DECA team hosted its fourth annual Talent Show at the middle school auditorium on November 6, 2012. The DECA team, along with several staff, selected fifteen performance groups who demonstrated their amazing talents in vocal, instrumental and dance performances. By M. Petra Daher
The New Media Program at the Capital Area Career Center (CACC) in Mason, Michigan will have a student art exhibit up at Coffee and Friends Café in Okemos, Michigan through the month of April 2012. The New Media Program is excited to partner with Coffee and Friends Café to provide this first time opportunity for students to present and perhaps sell their original music and digital artwork in a gallery setting. By M. Petra Daher
Do you know what a Histotechnician does? Histology is the microscopic study of diseased tissue. Histotechnicians work under the supervision of a Pathologist to prepare tissue specimens for diagnosis. They prepare microscope slides of human and animal tissue to be studied by a doctor or scientist. The specimens Histotechnologist and Forensic Pathologists works with are obtained from autopsies, biopsies or surgeries. By Michael Boman
Corey Pavlak is not new to the SkillsUSA competitions. As a student in the Building Trades program at the Bay Arenac Career Center he competed and placed at the national level. Now as a welding teacher in his first year at Midland High School he is hoping to pass on his success to his students. The newest program addition to the Calhoun Area Career Center is giving students an unparalleled and invaluable opportunity to prepare for future careers in the aviation industry. The aviation program covers all facets of the industry and is directed at students wishing to pursue any career path within the industry, and not just for those who want to be pilots.
By Heather Algrim
Ingham Academy is a school for high school students on probation in Ingham County. The school has joined with local non-profit Peckham, Inc. that works to support employment for those with barriers to entering the workforce. Ingham Academy students, who have a variety or misdemeanors or felonies, have the opportunity to work at a variety of jobs during half the day of school, while earning high school credit toward their graduation and a paycheck. By Jonathon Freye
Chef Steve Deal, culinary and hospitality instructor at the Calhoun Area Career Center of Battle Creek, was recently recognized by the Michigan Restaurant Association for his outstanding dedication to education. The Association presented him the prestigious ProStart Educator Excellence award. Says deal, “I was extremely surprised to have been given such an honor as only a second year CTE teacher.” While Chef Deal is relatively new to the classroom, he is no stranger to instruction. Bullock Creek’s robot (3770) in the middle of competition. By Michael Boman
The FIRST Robotics Competition is new to Bullock Creek High School. The purpose of the competition combine dedicated and enthusiastic students, teachers, engineers and other professionals in the design and fabrication of a robot to perform tasks all in a six week period. |
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