Voters throughout Char-Em ISD on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, approved a 1.0-mill request from Char-Em Intermediate School District to continue funding Career and Technical Education (CTE) throughout Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties.

This millage has funded CTE programs and initiatives for 30 years, since the first approval in 1996, followed by approval by voters every four years thereafter. It will generate approx. $8.2 million per year. 

Here are the unofficial breakdowns by county:

Antrim County: 729 Yes, 568 No (56% Yes / 44% No)

Charlevoix County: 3,110 Yes, 1,905 No (60% Yes / 40% No)

Emmet County: 3,911 Yes, 2,107 No (65% Yes / 35% No)

Read the complete article about the millage 

Many teenagers surely would get on board with being able to design and build ready-to-ride skateboards, longboards, snowboards and paddle boards during the school day. With the help of a new $50,000 grant, students in Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs will be able to start doing just that.

“‘Gone Boarding’ is a national program with curricular resources to provide students with a real-world project and get them active in outdoor sports,” said Linnea Gibson, K-12 Science Consultant for Char-Em ISD and the Northern Michigan Learning Consortium. 

The grant funding was announced as part of a larger Michigan investment in STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – that is bringing $800,000 to education agencies.

 Read the complete media release about the STEM grant

If you are interested in working for Char-Em ISD but don’t see a current job listing that fits your skills or interest, you can submit a general application with your information for future consideration when a position opens up that is match. Create an account in our application portal and submit a general employment application

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Char-Em ISD is hiring!

Accountant
Bus Drivers and substitutes
Bus Riders (who assist drivers) and substitutes
Career Preparation Specialist
Chief Financial Officer
School Psychologist – 2 openings
System Engineer Level 1

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Char-Em ISD road testers are scheduling driving tests for those seeking auto, motorcycle and CDL licenses. Students and adults are encouraged to contact the test administrators directly; their contact information can be found on the Driver’s License Road Testing page.

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