May 2022 Professionals of the Month
Samantha Haskell is a senior from Gardiner Area High School enrolled in the Machine Tool with Welding program. She has enjoyed that after spending the start of the school year learning the safety aspects of the program, much of the time is now spent on hands-on projects. Her favorite part of the program has been…
Presque Isle Tech Center Student of the Year
Dane has been in the Farm Mechanics program for two years and has only missed one day. He has worked at Driscoll Diesel, his dad’s shop, since he was old enough to walk. He has also had jobs with Valley Farms and BD Grass and Son’s farms. With this experience, great determination, a fantastic work…
Quarter 4 – Student of the Quarter 2021/2022
We are pleased to announce that Jackson Maynard is student of the quarter for the Engineering Technology program. In addition to his great work in the classroom, Jackson has earned a Pulp & Paper scholarship through the University of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation. He has also successfully completed MEE-120 (Engineering Graphics & Computer Aided…
2021-2022 Program Student of the Year
This is always a bittersweet time of year. On one hand, we are excited for our graduating students and proud of their accomplishments on the other we are sad to see them go. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce that Wilson Saucier is our Engineering Technology Student of the Year. Wilson is…
BBQ Build
One of the many projects done this year by our welding students is this Barbeque grill. It was made for the Fort Kent Fire Department to use in their fundraising efforts to obtain new equipment. It is yet another example of how our students at the St. John Valley Technology Center are helping make our…
2022 April Professionals of the Month
Congrats to April Professional of the Month, Tyson Tibbetts! Tyson attends Cony High School and is enrolled in 3 of our programs: Job for Maine Graduates (JMG), Electrical Technology and Computer Technology. He has enjoyed the hands-on work he has been able to do in his classes and feels that this has made the information…
Birdhouses for the Maine Allagash Waterway Foundation
It is really great to see students give back to the community. Recently 7th grade students from Madawaska Middle School teamed up with the Building Construction Trades class at the St. John Valley Technology Center to make birdhouses for the Allagash Waterway Wilderness Foundation. The birdhouses will provide shelters to local species such as eastern…
Quarter 3 – Student of the Quarter 2021/2022
Xavier McAtee has been selected as the PITC’s Business Department student of the quarter for quarter three. Throughout this school year, he has demonstrated all of the positive traits involved with being a successful student. He shows respect for his classmates and teachers, submits his assignments on time while giving his best effort, as well…
March 2022 Student of the Month
Congrats to March 2022 Student of the Month, Alyssa Parker! Alyssa is a senior at Winthrop High School and is enrolled for the second year in the Graphic Design and Printing program at Capital Area Technical Center. Her favorite part of the Graphic Design and Printing program has been doing jobs for others to…
SkillsUSA Competition
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel in their chosen field. This year our students competed in numerous competitions from heavy equipment demonstration, health knowledge bowl, welding sculpture, and health occupations professional portfolio. We are proud of all of…