Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) is pleased to announce that Mary Lombardi has been named Career and Technical Education Student of the Year.

Mary Lombardi is a senior who attends SRTC from Traip Academy in Kittery.  During Mary’s time at SRTC, she has achieved her Associates Certification in SolidWORKS and is working toward earning the CAM-F industry certification. In addition, Mary is dual enrolled through York County Community College.

At Traip, Mary is a member of Student Council, a founding member of Bring Change to Mind (a group designed to educate others about mental health), a four-year member of the Varsity Football Team, a member of the Civil Rights Team and Team Captain of the Traip FIRST Robotics Team. Mary used her free time during virtual schooling last spring to make over 200 reusable masks for the community.

In the words of Russell Clark, SRTC EAD Instructor, “Mary is exceptionally smart and talented. She uses every second of class time working on the most difficult 3D Engineering problems I can offer. Then she will use our most advanced textbooks to push herself harder.”

In Mary’s words, “My enrollment in EAD opened my eyes to my true passion in engineering and has allowed me to focus on this passion while still in high school.  SRTC has truly been a magical experience.”

Learn more about Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

The Presque Isle Tech Center is pleased to announce Brandon Dubie as their CTE Student of the Year for 2021. Brandon is the son of Malissa and Edward Dubie and a senior at Presque Isle high school.

Brandon has been an Agriscience student for the past three years and has taken every course offered in the program. His instructors say it has been an absolute pleasure to witness him maturing from a quiet sophomore into a well-spoken, responsible adult. During his high school career, Brandon has participated in cross country running, track and FFA. This year he is the State FFA Treasurer. He has been part of an officer team that has worked hard to bring FFA presentations to classrooms remotely during the pandemic. This process has honed his computer, speaking and organizational skills.

Brandon has sought out many of his own learning experiences relating to his Supervised Agricultural Experience. He began at a very young age to show an interest in trees and silviculture. He has been extremely proactive in arranging his sessions with all of the mentors who have enhanced this experience. He willingly took on an internship with a retired potato farmer and small woodlot owner and took advantage of each opportunity provided by that association. He subsequently arranged to participate in ride-alongs with two other forestry professionals and is not afraid to follow up on those experiences and to reach out for answers to his questions.

After graduation Brandon plans to serve his country by joining the military and later to become a forester.

Learn more about Presque Isle Tech Center by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

Portland Arts & Technology High School (PATHS) announces Christiana Rae Gannon (Anna) as the 2020/2021 CTE Student of the Year.

Anna has been in the Carpentry program for two years. During that time, she has demonstrated what a fantastic person she is. She is the whole package; dedicated and determined, kind and caring, with individual goals, but always a team player, creative, thoughtful, interested, and focused. Anna always cheers on and encourages her classmates. She is a mentor and a supporter of everyone on her team.

Last year Anna qualified to compete at the Skills USA competition. During the abrupt switch to remote learning the previous year, Anna hit the books hard and completed her first year certification work, and got a head start on the second year. When we returned to school this year, Anna said she had ample time to work in the trade if we could help her get a job. This time was in between her work at PATHS, taking AP classes at her sending school, and participating in school sports. She has been working at a local millwork shop two days a week.

Learn more about Portland Arts & Technology High School (PATHS) by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

Oxford Hills Technology School is pleased to announce that Culiandra Nero has been named the 2020/2021 CTE Student of the Year.

Culiandra is a third year Graphic Design student whose artistic curiosity leads her to explore a wide range of mediums. Culiandra has won numerous awards at the state and national level for design and was named a Candidate for Presidential Scholar in Career & Technical Education. Academically, Culiandra has maintained high honors throughout high school and is her class Salutatorian.

Culiandra is very involved in her school and community as an active member of Key Club, Math Team, and Tennis. She has also been engaged in SkillsUSA, National Honor Society, and National Technical Honor Society. Culiandra has volunteered for the children’s program at the local public library, at a local elementary school, for the Pink Feather Foundation, and for such events as May Day Play Day and a Haunted Walk.

Culiandra is already designing her personal branding and creating a digital storefront for her design work. We are excited to see what she achieves in the future as she plans to attend a four year college for studio and visual art.

After graduation she plans to attend a 4 year college for Studio Art/Visual Art with a future focus on animation.

Learn more about Oxford Hills Technology School by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

Northern Penobscot Tech Region III is pleased to present Katahdin Javner as its 2020-2021 Career and Technical Education Student of the Year.

During the last two years, Katahdin has had the opportunity to enroll in two programs per year at NPT Region III. He has successfully completed two years of Construction Technology, and one year each of Information Technology and Automotive Technology.

In addition to Katahdin’s excellent attendance and outstanding academic performance, he sets an example of work ethic, dedication and accountability that is unmatched at Region III. Faculty, staff and students all consider Katahdin to be a leader and a positive influence in our school.

Not only does Katahdin set a great example with his academic and hands-on work at Region III, he is also the President of SkillsUSA for the State of Maine. In his role as President, he has exercised his leadership skills both locally and statewide. For example, Katahdin was instrumental in laying the groundwork for a long-term commitment by Region III to participate in SkillsUSA in a much more meaningful way by working to establish a local SkillsUSA chapter at Region III.

Learn more about Northern Penobscot Tech Region III by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

Mrs. Amy White, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director from Van Buren Regional Technology Center, is pleased to announced the selection of Alexis Violette as the Student of the Year for the 2020-2021 School Year.

Alexis is a student in the Machine Tool and Business programs at our school.  Alexis has excellent attendance and is described by her teachers as an intelligent and exemplary student.  She is not afraid to work outside her comfort zone, which is evident in her Machine Tool class.

Her Machine Tool teacher says “I strongly feel that no matter what task or skillset that I ask Alexis to attempt she will do so with such a tenacity that there is no doubt in my mind that she will complete it.”

Alexis works with extreme precision and does not hesitate to jump right into the task assigned in class and is always willing to lend a hand to her teachers or other students, often without even being asked.  Alexis is known as one of the hardest working and most pleasant students in our center.

Congratulations, Alexis Violette!  We are very proud of you!

Learn more about Van Buren Regional Technology Center by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

Paige Dudley has been enrolled in the Outdoor Leadershttps://sites.google.com/mmtc.me/mmtchip program for the past 2 years. In that time, Paige has taken on new challenges and stepped outside of her comfort zone with increasing confidence and skill. Paige is a role model for others, taking the lead on applied projects, supporting her peers, and being prepared for class each day. Paige seamlessly applies lessons learned in the classroom to her work in the field.

Paige was at her best while spearheading our effort to develop guiding resources for the local community. Paige created a trail guide for a defunct trail system and a Fishery & Wildlife guide for the Messalonskee Stream. Due to Paige’s efforts, many people, including staff and students of area middle schools, are able to enjoy Maine’s outdoors while learning important lessons about our environment.

Paige has been recognized for her outstanding achievement by being inducted into the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. Outside of school, Paige volunteers for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, Home for Little Wanderers, as well as supporting events in her own hometown.

Paige will attend the University of Maine in the Fall to pursue a career as a Wildlife Biologist.

Learn more about Mid-Maine Technical Center by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

Mid-Coast School of Technology is pleased to recognize Emily Miller as Mid-Coast School of Technology’s 2021 MACTE Student of the Year.

Emily has been a standout student since her very first visit to the school. Her teacher, Brandon Soards said:

She showed off illustrations that looked like that of high-end professional, almost to an extent that I didn’t believe. In her three years in Design/Technology, she has continued to excel, soaking up every opportunity to learn new skills and transforming herself from an outstanding illustrator into an outstanding graphic designer.

Lately, she has put her focus on learning all the production capabilities we have on hand. She has used those talents to support the school, creating shop and student of the month shirts for her peers. I have had to become cautious about what projects to bring up because she will always be the first to volunteer if it’s something the school needs. This is particularly important as she has some other important projects: a stellar Maine State T-Shirt design for SkillsUSA and a very personal entry in the Arrive Alive Competition in which she is sharing her own experience of the hit and run and her long road to recovery.

Emily Miller has become a Design/Tech paragon, setting an example of conduct, professionalism, and practice. She is the ideal candidate for MACTE Student of the Year.

Next year, Emily will return to Mid-Coast as a post-graduate student and start building a freelance design business.

Learn more about Mid-Coast School of Technology by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video:

Wyatt is a two year member of Maine Region 10 Technical High School, participating in both our Building Trades program and our Pre-Apprenticeship program.  A member of the National Technical Honor Society, he has won multiple Student of the Quarter Awards in both programs, and has been an exemplary student throughout his career at Region 10, accumulating a 4.0 GPA in both programs.

Wyatt secured an apprenticeship position at James & Whitney Construction in his senior year.  He has worked there for over seven months, and has been offered a full time position upon graduation.  He has worked as a Carpenter’s Helper, gaining experience in all aspects of commercial and residential building.  Upon graduation, he will also be trained in the sales and marketing departments of his company.

Wyatt is an incredible young man with outdoor interests.  He is home-schooled, and heavily involved in the Cornerstone Baptist Church, as well as its many community service activities.  He is a fantastic representative of our community and our school, and well deserving of this award.

Learn more about Maine Region 10 Technical High School by visiting their website, learn more about the Career and Technical Education Sites in Maine by visiting the MACTE website to see a listing by location. To learn more about Career and Technical Education, watch this short video: