LIVONIA CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
NEWSLETTER~~~~~~~~~FEBRUARY 2, 2024
LCTC Community,
We had an excellent turnout at our Preview Night on Wednesday, thank you to everyone who attended. As students begin the scheduling process for next year, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions about our programs. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Now that we are well underway with the second semester it is a good time to check your student's gradebook and contact teachers if there are concerns.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Gray
LCTC Principal
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH
Is your student starting to think about life after high school? Consider a state-approved secondary career and technical education (CTE) program! CTE programs prepare high school students to have the academic and technical skills to enter, compete, and advance in their education and career fields.
Did you know...
- 95.9% of high school students enrolled in a CTE program graduated (2021-22). That’s compared to Michigan’s graduation rate of 81%.
- CTE offers students hands-on training that can be applied to real-world, in-demand education, training, and career pathways.
- CTE prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers in fields like health care, IT, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, management & more!
- CTE programs prepare you for employment in current or emerging fields and help you obtain a high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand career.
- Students who are enrolled in CTE programs are more engaged, graduate from high school at higher rates, earn industry-recognized credentials, and have rewarding and family-sustaining careers.
- High school CTE students can potentially earn college credit or course waivers as part of a mutually agreed upon program of study between the CTE provider and the postsecondary provider. This gives students a jumpstart on earning in-demand credentials at no charge to the student in most cases.
ADVANCED SPORTS MEDICINE CLASS
Ms.G's Advanced Sports Medicine class recently dissected chicken wings. This lab helped them to better understand the deeper physiology of muscles and the smaller building blocks of muscle fibers and their membrane layers that come together to form the larger muscle. They learned a lot, but they might not be as interested in eating chicken any time soon!"
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CLASS
On Friday, Jan. 26, the Hospitality Management students had the opportunity to make omelets at Magic Windows in Wixom. The students made breakfast for over 50 of the employees that morning. The employees had many choices for omelets and enjoyed the special time.
PRE-MEDICINE CLASS
Pre-Medicine was learning about careers and had the opportunity to choose a career they were interested in to conduct research on. The students created informative posters and presented them to classmates at a Career Fair. They dressed up as someone in their profession. Students had items to demonstrate an aspect of their career. One student who was a neurosurgeon brought in a sheep's brain and a brain mold she made where students could "excise" tumors they found using a black light.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Logan Kukla (left) and Colin Thornburn (right) both 2023 FHS graduates and LCTC criminal justice students have been hired by the Taylor Police Department as Public Service Officers. They are full-time employees, their duties include answering dispatched calls for service, booking and processing prisoners, and taking police reports. Both PSO Kukla and Thornburn are working toward their associate degree and plan to attend the police academy in the future.
TALENTED LCTC STUDENT - ZIONNE MCADORY
"Shout out to LCTC's own Zionne McAdory! She is a senior student from Stevenson High School in Ms.G's Pre-Sports Medicine class but is clearly multi-talented as she is also a member of the Detroit Youth Choir and had the opportunity to perform on Good Morning America. Check out the video and pay attention to the incredible solo by Zionne! Your LCTC family is so proud of you Zionne!"
Here is a link to the clip from GMA
LCTC PREVIEW NIGHT
Preview Night here at LCTC was a huge success!!
We are very excited about the turnout and interest in all the programs we have to offer our upcoming students. Thank you to everyone who attended!
STUDENT BLOOD DRIVE
The LCTC Pre-Medicine Program is hosting our annual blood drive. The blood drive is open ONLY to students who attend/have classes at the Career Center. If your LCTC student is interested in donating, please have them sign up via the link below. Please inform your student to sign up for a time that correlates with the time they are normally in attendance at the Career Center. They will be excused from their class during their donation time.
IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 14
COUNT DAY
FEBRUARY 19
NO SCHOOL - MID-WINTER BREAK
FEBRUARY 27
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
MARCH 12
FASHION MERCHANDISING FASHION SHOW
St. Mary's Cultural Center at 6:00 pm
MARCH 20
CSA's (Hrs. 1,3,5) - Full Day of School
MARCH 21
CSA'S (Hrs. 2,4,6) - Full Day of School
MARCH 25 -29
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
Click on the E-Backpack graphic to visit the LPS E-Backpack, a place where you can find electronic flyers for programs and events geared toward kids. If you have a program that you'd like to advertise, please email your flyer to Stacy Jenkins at sjenkins3@livoniapublicschools.org.
HEALTH INFORMATION
Text 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: mailto:OK2SAY@mi.gov
LIVONIA CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
Website: https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Page/39
Location: 8985 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
Phone: 734-744-2816
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivoniaCareerTechnicalCenter/
Twitter: @LCTCommunity