Every February, the Mountainland Region, Utah, and the nation recognizes and celebrates the impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE) on students and communities. CTE Month provides an opportunity to highlight the critical role of CTE in preparing students for success in the workforce and in life.

CTE education focuses on the development of practical skills and knowledge that students can apply to a specific career or trade. It encompasses a wide range of fields, from healthcare and technology to hospitality and construction, and provides students with hands-on experience and real-world training that prepares them for in-demand jobs.

Are you a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher in the Mountainland Region looking for a unique professional development opportunity? Look no further than the Teachers in Industry and Business (TIB) externship program.

The TIB externship program offers CTE teachers the chance to spend 64 hours during the summer working in a business or industrial setting relevant to their subject area. By participating in this program, teachers gain valuable work experiences that provide insights into current industry trends and practical applications of classroom concepts.

The Mountainland Region CTE Health Career Fairs were a resounding success on November 22nd, 2022 in Heber and December 9th, 2022 at MTECH in Lehi. The event aimed to provide high school students with hands-on demonstrations and access to healthcare professionals working in various fields. Over the course of the fairs, over 500 students attended three workshops of their choice, taught by trained professionals from the healthcare industry. These workshops allowed students to learn about different career paths, gain valuable insights, and establish connections with healthcare professionals.

There are a variety of ways to get started in a health career with Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) in Utah!  Not only can you begin a health career field exploration with IHC, but you can receive educational assistance and up to full tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250) to continue your education through the IHC tuition reimbursement program. For more information on tuition reimbursement through IHC, email askhr@imail.org.

At IHC the top 10 paths to a career in health include:

 

 

 

Get 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.