Over 35 community colleges, universities, corporate apprenticeships, and technical institutes participated in Alignment and U-46’s first Sophomore and Junior Postsecondary Day on March 5. In addition to students meeting college and university enrollment specialists, students met professionals offering sessions in the college search process, NCAA participation, military service recruitment, and FAFSA. More than 2,200 students benefited from the experience across U-46’s high schools to include visits with current college and university students advising students on the transition from high school to careers.
Alignment
HBCU Evening Roundtable
Larkin High School Students Awarded at State Competition
Four (4) students from Larkin High School’s Education CTE program, Maya Nail, Zeke Rodriguez, Izzy Lopez, and Izeti Chavez, represented U-46 with their teacher Aurora Scarpaci at their first ever Educators Rising State competition at Illinois State University on March 4. Maya and Zeke earned 2nd place in the Children’s Literature competition with their original book, “The ABC’s of your Emotion.” Izeti Chavez was also awarded 3rd place for her Job Interview event. Congratulations to these Larkin students, our future teachers!
Career and Technical Trades Panels Reach 1,000 Students
1,000 students from Larkin and Streamwood High Schools participated in career and technical trades professional panels during February and March. Professionals from the automotive, business, engineering, financial services, healthcare, insurance, large equipment maintenance, manufacturing, and technical trades industries provided advice to students on employment opportunities, skill sets required, and academic, business, and technical training needed to be successful.
1,990 Students Complete Resume and Interview Skills Training
Salute to our Region’s CTE Teachers at School Districts 300, 301, and U-46!
February is CTE Month!
The month of February is dedicated to recognizing the contributions that career and technical education (CTE) programs have contributed to preparing the nation’s future workforce. Thank you to our CTE teachers and Northern Kane County Region 110 for their commitment to graduate students academic and career ready providing students the opportunity to exit high school with industry recognized credentials ready for the workplace.
These exceptional teachers bring their industry experience and knowledge to the classroom preparing our region’s future workforce. Their work is valued and greatly appreciated.
CTE Program Offerings Across the Region
Accounting
Agriculture
Apparel and Textile
Automotive
Business
Cabinet Making
Culinary Arts
Drafting and Design
Education
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Family and Consumer Sciences
Healthcare/Nursing Assistant
Information Technology
Marketing
Media and Digital Arts
Precision Manufacturing
Veterinary Assistant
Welding