July 28, 2026

Last Week of CTE Camps & Academies!

We are currently in our last week for our Summer Camps and Career Academies, it has been a busy but exciting summer!

Building & Construction Academy

Welding Academy CNC Machining Academy

Our three Career Academies have 27 students participating in our earn-as-you-learn, pre-apprenticeship programs, where students continue to build both technical skills and the workplace attributes employers value. Academy students have also earned several industry-recognized certifications, including CPR/First Aid, Snap-on Precision Measuring, Lockout/Tagout, Ladder Safety, Scissor Lift, Forklift, and Confined Space Safety, with additional certification opportunities still ahead in the coming weeks.

Building & Construction Trades Academy

CNC Machining Academy

Academy students participated in a Business Immersion Day a few weeks ago, centered on "Careers on Our Waterways." Students visited the Mackinac Bridge Authority, Kokosing Marine Construction, and Walstrom Marine, where they learned about each organization's operations, explored a variety of career opportunities, and heard directly from employers about the skills and qualities they seek in future employees. It was an outstanding day that gave students a firsthand look at careers available right here in Northern Michigan. These are just a few examples of the engaging, career-connected experiences our students are enjoying this summer.