Career and Technical Education millages approved by voters

Posted on May 4th, 2022

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, voters throughout Char-Em ISD approved two Career and Technical Education proposals: The core renewal/restoration of 0.75 mills, and an expansion of career tech with a 0.25 mills request. The first request, 0.75 mills renewal/restoration of the core CTE millage, passed …

First Welding Skills Lab wraps up with employer/welder open house

Posted on May 3rd, 2022

EAST JORDAN – Ten participants in the first Welding Skills Lab received certificates of completion and had a chance to network with regional employers in need of welders on April 28, at the conclusion of the first 15-week session of this new training opportunity for participants of all ages. The p…

Char-Em Street STEM – ISD’s traveling trailer brings science and math into the classroom in new ways

Posted on April 26th, 2022

Visit the Street STEM web page “We never know who will be the next engineer, scientist, astronaut, or technology problem-solver, but we do know they are right here in Char-Em.” Jim Rummer, Director of Career and Technical Education, Char-Em ISD When Brandon Beltz walks into a classroom …

Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage information

Posted on April 26th, 2022

On May 3, 2022, voters throughout Char-Em ISD’s 11 public school districts will be asked to consider two Career and Technical Education ballot proposals:

The core CTE millage renewal of 0.75 mills. This millage has been approved by voters every four years since 1996. This millage has supported t

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Alanson Agriscience and Natural Resources students experience competition in Grand Rapids

Posted on April 15th, 2022

Six students in the Agriscience and Natural Resources class at Alanson High School recently had the opportunity to compete in the Great Lakes Floral Association’s annual competition, with one senior placing second in the high school competition. The class is a Career and Technical Education p…

Char-Em ISD receives state-of-the-art driving simulator to help train, recruit and retain drivers

Posted on February 8th, 2022

By Phillip Haldaman, Transportation Coordinator
Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Hardly a week goes by that we’re not made aware of the many challenges employers face in the transportation industry in general, and school districts in particular relative to hiring and retaini…

Char-Em ISD Career Tech team recognized at state level for Construction Trades Continuum

Posted on January 4th, 2022

Char-Em ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department has been recognized with a state award for its efforts to develop an extensive Construction Trades Continuum that brings students from the classroom to the job site equipped with knowledge, skills, and even the tools of the trade. The “…

Pellston student receives new Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Scholarship

Posted on June 21st, 2021

A Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) student in the Char-Em ISD welding program at Pellston High School is one of the first recipients of a new JMG scholarship that will help him continue his education. Drue Duffield received a $1,000 JMG Scholarship as part of the program’s mission to equip st…

Building project at Pellston schools by Career Tech students, for Career Tech students!

Posted on May 5th, 2021

Char-Em ISD-Northwest Michigan Works partnership will provide students with $14 per hour to build facility for fellow students A unique opportunity in Pellston will have students and young adults from around the region building a facility to house a new career and technical education class at Pe…

Char-Em ISD recognized with Excellence in Practice award for ‘Career Tech to Careers’ signing events

Posted on April 20th, 2021

Watch the video we submitted to the Office of Career and Technical Education about the award! Watch our video about the Lineworker Program! Nearly two years ago, the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District began a program recognizing the achievements of students who took career tech cour…