Learning experiences to guide Midland Co. students in discovery and decision-making before college and the world of work
HOW TO ADD YOUR CTE EVENT!
Would you like to add a Career and Technical Education event to our calendar? Hit the “Submit Event” tab on the calendar above. Complete all fields, and use the “Career and Technical Education (CTE)” tag. Your event will be added not only to our calendar but the Max Loves Midland Community Wide Calendar!
Why Does it Matter?
Enrollment in CTE serves as an indicator of how well-prepared students are for college and future careers – particularly in high-skilled occupations in STEM fields – which are the types of jobs Michigan expects to increase in the future.
CTE can prepare students for future training and jobs with high earning potential and little to no student debt.
Michigan enrolls less than half the number of CTE students compared to high performing states.
Michigan ranks among the bottom of states in terms of college-ready graduates.
Just 16-31% of Midland County high schoolers are enrolled in CTE, depending on district, despite the advantages of these learning experiences.
Surprisingly, only 52.71% of Midland County students earn some kind of postsecondary credential (certificate, 2- or 4-year degree). 23.69% start but do not finish college. Another 15.86% never enroll in postsecondary education. 7.13% who enroll in college are still there 5 years later.
“I started with Bullock Creek’s building trades program, got college credits at Delta, went to Ferris…which lead to some incredible internship opportunities, which lead to several job opportunities. You don’t have to limit yourself just because you’re a girl! My biggest piece of advice is…try everything.”
“I started out going into healthcare technology at Midland High just to figure out IF I wanted to do healthcare and where exactly in healthcare I wanted to end up. Starting out this way has literally set the course for my entire career. You need to get your kids involved in CTE. It will help guide them in what they want to do in life.”