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Career & Technical Education Update May 2024
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CTE Revit Grant: In the News
The 2023-2025 CTE Revitalization Grant is funding 31 projects--involving 74 schools--in various career areas across the state. Visit the links below for local media coverage of five Revit programs:
Clatskanie SD - Automotive/Manufacturing
Columbia Gorge ESD - Manufacturing Technology
Jefferson County SD - Health Sciences
Helix SD and Condon HS - Agriculture and Skilled Trades
Seaside SD - Construction
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Recruitment Now Open: CTE Student Advisory Council
If you--or a student you know--are interested in helping to shape the future of Career and Technical Education in Oregon, applications are now being accepted for the CTE Student Advisory Council. Students or recent graduates from high school or community college are welcome to apply.
Benefits of Council membership include leadership experience and professional development, networking opportunities, and contributing your voice in state decisions regarding CTE.
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
For more information, please refer to the flyer or application form.
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ACTE Legislative Alert: Ask Your Senator to Sign Letter Supporting CTE Funding
Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut--a long-time CTE advocate--is circulating a "Dear Colleague" letter addressed to two key congressional subcommittees in request of robust Perkins funding for Fiscal Year 2025.
Ask your senator to sign the letter in support of strong CTE funding in the FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill.
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The Sutherlin High School Woodshop Program was recognized with an "Exceptional Program Award" at the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference (OSTC) in March 2024. The program was commended as exemplifying the best philosophy of education as relates to successful transition from school to competitive integrated employment.
The Sutherlin Woodshop Program--run by Josh Gary and Allen Singleton--is open to any student with interest in woodshop, without regard to abilities or barriers. The Sutherlin team works with all teachers, especially those in special education, to encourage students to learn new skills, gain confidence, and complete projects ranging from beautiful art to useful products. Through the program, students receive help in acquiring pre-employment skills and locating community businesses for job placement after high school.
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CTE Student Success Story: Aviation Student Soars in Sisters HS CTE Program
Sisters High School student Timber Bionda fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a licensed pilot through the SHS Career and Technical Education program in aviation.
Read more about Timber and the SHS aviation program.
(Photo of Timber Bionda appeared in The Nugget, 4/23/2024)
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Please email us at ODE.CTECommunications@ode.oregon.gov
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