From builders to health leaders, these Washtenaw County professionals found their start in high school CTE classes
Career and technical education (CTE) programs are instrumental in preparing the next generation of builders, managers, and innovators.
Voices of Youth
From high school CTE classes to WCC to U-M, Saline native blazes his own trail in business
Evan Aeschliman has forged his own path toward a career in business, progressing from high school career and technical education courses to Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan.
Youth of diverse backgrounds find many ways to connect to community in Washtenaw County
Student writer Amira Ben-Abid looks into the ways she and other students of diverse backgrounds have found community in Washtenaw County.
Students see fresh start in new Lincoln High School principal
Student writer Erica Robinson highlights the arrival of Lincoln High School's new principal, Wendy Bridges.
CTE classes offer career experience in Washtenaw County high schools. Here’s how to sign up for them
More than 70 state-approved career and technical education programs provide practical learning experiences across numerous fields such as skilled trades, technology, culinary arts, and engineering.
Ypsi clinic provides free health care and supportive environment for low-income residents
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Shruti Attili digs into the work of Ypsilanti's Hope Clinic.
Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities
People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.
What happens to AAPS’ recyclables? Students take action to counter an old rumor
Ann Arbor Public Schools students have likely heard that the district doesn't recycle. While this may hold true to a certain extent, there might be more behind the issue than they realize. Student writer Anna Birchok digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth program.
WCC offers high school students opportunity to try future careers firsthand through CTE programs
Washtenaw County students can pursue career prospects in career and technical education programs available through Washtenaw Community College.
Huron High students get real-world kitchen experience through Culinary and Hospitality program
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Audra Ambrozaitis looks into how students are getting culinary career experience through Huron High School's Culinary and Hospitality program.
