CTE Featured on WCAX!

WCAX sat down with CTE Principal/Director Bob Travers to talk about how tech centers have had to adapt during the pandemic.

Three EWSD Teachers Honored by UVM

Three Essex Westford School District instructors, including our own Jim Dirmaier, were recently honored by each being named a 2020 University of Vermont Outstanding Teacher of the Year!

February is National Career & Technical Education Month!

CTE Forestry Students Create Local Maps

CTE Students Created Maps of EHS and the Nearby Tree Farm Recreational Fields.

CTE Cosmetology 1 Goes Online

As instructors in the CTE Cosmetology 1 program, March 16, 2020, delivered us a way outside curveball. How we teach and reach our students in the classroom changed in an instance.

Teaching From a Distance - Brian Japp, CTE

We have seen what distance learning looks like for some of our students, and now we wanted to share what that looks like for some of our teachers!

CTE Student Wins Third Place with Young Writer's Project Spring Contest

Carter Honored as a UVM Teacher of the Year

Carter was one of three EWSD instructors honored as a University of Vermont Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

Natural Resource Mechanical Students Earn Medals

Students in the Natural Resources Mechanical program earned 1st and 3rd place in the FFA (Future Farmers of America) Ag Mechanics competition. Colby McLaughlin placed 1st overall and Skyler Germaine placed 3rd overall.

CTE Students Win Big at Skills USA

The Center for Technology, Essex (CTE) recently sent 90 students to the SkillsUSA State Competition. CTE Students won big with 50 medals in 28 different contests.

CTE Student Creates New District Logo

EWSD announced today the launch of a newly redesigned logo. The new District image was developed by Center for Technology senior and Design & Creative Media 2 student Makayla Davis.

National Technical Honor Society 2019

On March 20th, students at the Center for Technology received honors for their high achievement in their career and technical education fields. This years inductees excelled both in and out of the classrooms at CTE. NTHS students embody all of the attributes and talents needed to embrace a clear vision for tomorrow's workforce.

Engineering Student Builds 3D Printer

When Johannes Everse looks at a pile of wood, used robotics parts, and a discarded salad bar sneeze guard, he sees opportunity. Johannes is an Engineering student at the Center for Technology and senior from South Burlington High School. As a culminating project to showcase his learning, Johannes set out to build a 3D concrete printer.

Vermont Presidential Scholar Nominees

Jimmy Jiang, 12th grade student from CVU, CAWD 2 and ThaZin Aye, 12th grade student from Winooski, in Pro Foods 2 were recognized at the State House on January 28th as Vermont Presidential Scholar Nominees for "Excellence in CTE".

CTE Hosted Local Seniors During its Community Appreciation Days

CTE held its annual Community Appreciation Days for senior citizens on November 1 and 2.

CTE Students Participate in a Fall Tradition

Forestry students at the Center for Technology, Essex used fresh Vermont apples to make cider this month!

Senator Sanders Visits CTE

The Vermont Senator hosted a panel discussion on the role of career education in preparing for the future.

Building a Better Energy Source

CTE physics students are helping design ‘better’ wind turbines to serve as electricity sources.