Expand CTE Options

We've been providing Kent County students with high-quality Career Technical Education through the Kent Career Tech Center for decades. Spots at KCTC for the three industries of focus: Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences and Technology, are at a premium and the need for qualified graduates in these areas continues to grow. To reach the goals of doubling the number of students in CTE, we'll need to spread the reach of our teaching efforts.

There were four new state-approved CTE program options added for students during the 2023-24 school year:

KCTC Health Sciences at Wyoming High School 

The class is team-taught by a Wyoming HS teacher and an instructor from Kent Career Tech Center. Wyoming has also created a new lab, similar to the one at the Tech Center, allowing students to learn basic care in a hospital-like setting. Fifty juniors and seniors are enrolled in the class, which includes credit at Ferris State University in medical terminology. The juniors in the class can continue next year at the Tech Center to earn certifications that qualify them for some jobs right out of high school.

You can read more about the collaboration with Wyoming High School in this story from the School News Network.

Plans for 2024-25

​​​​​​​Coming in 2024-25, we plan on adding the following programs at area schools:

• KCTC Health Sciences program at an additional Kent ISD district high school

• Electrician program at West MI Construction Institute (WMCI)

• Wood Product Manufacturing program at Next Step