Get The Scoop On CTE Event - 2022

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Get The Scoop On CTE LogoGet The Scoop On CTE Family Event

On Monday, September 19th, parents and students are invited to the MTECH (Mountainland Technical College) campus in Lehi to explore a wide variety of exciting career pathways. The “Get the Scoop on Career and Technical Education” event will provide hands-on experiences to educate 7th-grade and 8th-grade students, their parents, and siblings about pipelines to high-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers. in Utah and across the nation.  Representatives from MTECH, UVU, and Alpine School District will be on hand to share hands-on examples of CTE classes available to students.

This collaborative regional event is bringing together multiple educational stakeholders to introduce “career clusters” and “pathways” to Middle School and Jr. High students.  Each area will have representation from local school districts, UVU, and MTECH.  Over 60 booths will be available for students to explore including; UVU Firefighter Academy, MTECH Diesel Tech, Alpine School District’s Veterinary Science, Life Flight, and more.  Come spend the evening with us learning about Career and Technical Education in the Mountainland Region!

The following career clusters will be introduced: 

  • Welding Teacher and StudentMedical MTECH teachers and studentsAgriculture, Food & Natural Resources
  • Architecture & Construction
  • Arts, Audio Visual & Communications
  • Business, Finance & Marketing
  • Computer Science & Information Technology
  • Education & Training
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Human Services
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

These “Career Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to postsecondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate. Students who focus on a Career Pathway acquire the skills necessary for entry into well-paid careers with high potential for rapid financial growth, increased levels of responsibility, and a high degree of personal satisfaction.” - USBE

Alpine School District's CTE Director, Michelle Price is thrilled to sponsor this annual career night event as "CTE classes provide students with the training and tools that will help them succeed in a career right after high school or move on to post-secondary education. This event brings all education partners together to allow students and families the opportunity to explore multiple areas of study and pathways that exist within CTE for students”. 

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In Utah, there are 35 pathways in 13 career clusters. CTE Pathways help lead students to college and career readiness. Career and Technical education is hands-on learning that delivers real-world skills for students.  CTE gives learners technical skills and experiences at middle schools, junior highs, and high schools across Utah. Students who focus on CTE Pathways can earn certificates and acquire essential training to prepare them for future careers, as well as two-year and four-year college degrees.

Hosted at the beautiful MTECH Lehi Campus this year, MTECH President Cay Christensen is delighted to display such a “fantastic showcase of the amazing career and technical education available for students in the Utah, Summit, and Wasatch county region. Our community ought to know that our K-16 alliance offers amazing educational opportunities across high-wage, high-demand program areas.”

UVU Diesel Tech BoothConcurrent Enrollment will also be represented at the Get The Scoop event. Utah’s “vision is to see that every student takes advantage of the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, understanding that through advanced academic training they will save time and money, which will enable them to quickly earn an industry license or an associate degree.  Last year, more than 27,000 high school juniors and seniors in our state earned over 188,000 college level credit hours.”  - USHE

“Utah Valley University is happy to participate in such a great regional event.  This event is a great way to showcase our Career and Technical Education programs and allows us to interact with prospective students and their parents.  It is a great career exploration activity for the whole family” says Kim Chiu, CTE Director, at Utah Valley University.

Over 7,000 students and family members are expected to attend this yearly event.  Students and parents will be treated to free ice cream, an introduction to new technology, prizes, and many takeaway projects.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity to explore career and technical education in Utah!

Get The Scoop On CTE Event

Sept. 19th, 5 pm - 8 pm

MTECH, Lehi Campus

2301 Ashton Blvd, Lehi, UT 84043

 

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