Spring Break Travel Information
Please continue following COVID safety practices in your vacation adventures and consult the expectations for returning from travel in the advisory below. If your student or someone in the household tests positive over the break, please email one of the school nurses on call for WRVC: Ann Brown, browna@westbrookschools.org Roberta Curtis, curtisr@westbrookschools.org Thank you! Wishing…
Virtual Spring Conferences
Next Friday (4/9) there will be no school for WRVC students due to virtual parent teacher conferences from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Please follow the link to sign up for a conference. (Alternate days/times are also available- just contact your student’s instructor.) We always welcome students to attend the conference with their parents/guardians! https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Westbrook_Regional_Vocational_Center
SCTC Instructor Recognized for Work
SCTC Instructor, Kim McEwen is being recognized for her work in closing the gender gap! #engineering #computerscience #robotics #sctc4me #mainecte #collegeboard Visit Link to the Newspaper Article below: https://www.centralmaine.com/2021/03/18/skowhegan-high-and-tech-center-receive-female-diversity-award-for-participation-in-computer-science-course/
LRTC Pre-School Now Taking Applications for 2021-2022 School Year
Please see the flyer for more information Pre-School Flyer
WRVC Applications are Still Open!
We are still accepting applications for next year– what are you waiting for? Your future starts now…
Taylor Dastoli-March Mason Student of the Month
Name: Taylor Dastoli Class of: 2022 Town: Parsonsfield Parent(s): Joseph and Bethany Dastoli Siblings: Jake Hobbies: Cheer, Track, Backstage for school Plays What program are you in at the Vocational Center? Law Enforcement What do you like most about your program? I like how everyday is something new. I also like how straight-forward Mr. McDermott…
Reverse Engineering
Our Drafting & Engineering Technology program has burst forth onto the global stage with a project from Havelte, Netherlands. The project includes the reverse engineering of a set of brake drums for a very rare 1903 Cleveland Motor Company roadster, as well as shop drawings and development of 3D printed foundry patterns. Founded in 1903,…
Culinary Artists At Work
Culinary Arts is cranking out some truly delightful dishes this semester! Today we were treated to homemade pizzas from Tech I– the delicious smell of garlicky, cheesy pizzas wafting down the halls was almost too much to bear. During Tech II we were presented with an amazing array of hors d’oeuvres, including brie en croute,…
PBS NewsHour: Work Shift (Part Two)
From PBS News Hour: There’s a shortage of skilled tradespeople throughout the American economy, and it is a persistent problem that started well before the pandemic. But what’s behind that gap and what can be done? Paul Solman reports for our series, “Work Shift”, which focuses on navigating the job market in a post-COVID economy.
PBS Newshour: Work Shift
From PBS News Hour: Jobless claims were high again this past week with more than 860,000 people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time. Millions of people are still looking for work, but some employers say they can’t find enough skilled workers for certain jobs. That is due in part, they say, because…