Student Spotlight for Automotive Technology: Introducing James Butler. James is a Wayland senior. He is currently in his second year of the automotive program and he enrolled as a junior as he knew this was what he wanted to do after graduation. James enjoys the class because he learns a lot about the automotive industry and is always busy and engaged with hands-on tasks.
almost 2 years ago, Tech Center
Student Spotlight for Automotive, introducing James Butler. James is a Wayland senior. He is currently in his second year of Automotive Technology and he enrolled in the program as a junior as he knew this was what he wanted to do after graduation. James enjoys the class because he learns a lot about the automotive industry and is always busy and engaged with hands-on tasks.
EMS Student Spotlight...introducing Jaydon Truax.
almost 2 years ago, Tech Center
EMS Student Spotlight: Jayden truax is a senior at Allegan High School. She knew that she wanted to get into the medical field and chose the EMS class here at the Tech Center to start that process. Jayden has applied to WMU to start her educational journey into nursing. Jayden would ultimately like to be a trauma nurse at Bronson.
Graphic Art and Design Student Spotlight...
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
Graphic Art & Design Work-Based Learning: John Cork and Lillian Dunithan (not pictured), Graphic Art & Design students from Plainwell High School, were instrumental in helping Tom Scheidel, Allegan Area ESA Public Information Coordinator, in making the recent program video upgrades for 10th grade visits. They moved equipment, held microphones and lights, and documented video shots. They both work in-house as 2nd year graphic designers, working on many live jobs with client contacts. They are building their portfolios and creative knowledge as 2nd year students.
Tech Center instructors will be spotlighting different students each trimester. Introducing our first student from the Teacher Education program, Kendall VanWagner.
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
Teacher Education Spotlight: Student is Kendall VanWagner. Kendall is a senior at Wayland High School, and the afternoon session president in Teacher Education. She plans to attend Davenport University and pursue a teaching degree in Secondary Science Education.
Exciting News! The amazing students in the new Pathways to Success Program have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to create something truly special. In the afternoon, this new program is combined through co-teaching with the Employability Skills program. They have teamed up to produce a thrilling commercial that showcases our brand-new program addition to our Tech Center. Get ready to be inspired by their creativity and innovation - stay tuned for the big reveal! Pictured here working with Tom Scheidel, Allegan Area ESA's Public Information Coordinator are students Valeria Ramirez (Fennville) and Hayleigh Birdsall (Plainwell).
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
Students two students in Tech Center lobby working with Tom Scheidel to shoot video
Students Hayleigh Birdsall and Valeria Ramirez smile for the camera with the recording equipment
The Tech Center's new pre-apprenticeship program was featured on the 13 On Your Side morning news program. https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/allegan-dual-enrollment-program-for-trade-jobs/69-9d7e16d2-9159-4c8b-b6ad-68c29cd24b38
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
TV cameraman and reporter interviewing student outdoors
The Tech Center is lucky to have these two at the helm!
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
National School Principal Month artwork with a picture of Rich Okoniewski, Director/Principal and Benjamin Bever, Vice Principal
The AIS/Heavy Equipment class traveled last week to visit AIS Construction in Lansing. The students toured the facility and then were able to operate a mini excavator, backhoe, and full size excavator in the operator's class area.
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
Students up close looking into the backhoe
Picture of a backhoe in dirt
Students outside watching a student utilize a small backhoe
We’d like to kick off National Principals Month by saying Thank You to our principals and assistant principals. Rich Okoniewski Ben Bever Amy Tomlinson Madeleine Jackson Jodie Kurtz We appreciate all you do for the students we serve.
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
national principals month graphic
Hopkins Vet Tech student Jordyn Tehennepee is featured as this week’s Student of the Week on WOOD-TV. https://www.woodtv.com/community/student-of-the-week/tech-program-gives-hopkins-senior-a-leg-up-after-high-school/
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
TV screen capture
WZZM13 visited the Building Trades home construction site today to talk to students in the new Pre-Apprenticeship program. @MRCCUnion
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
student being interviewed
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity Position: Instructor-Adult CTE Machining Technology (Temporary Position) Location: Tech Center Date posted: 9/27/2023 Date available: 10/6/2023 https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=5898
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
job opportunity graphic
Come learn about the Culinary Arts in our state-of-the-art kitchen at the Allegan Area ESA Tech Center! Improve your current skills or prepare for employment in the food industry. You will have the opportunity to earn your ServSafe Food Handlers and/or Manager Safety through the National Restaurant Association. See flyer for details.
about 2 years ago, Allegan Tech Center Adult Education
Culinary Flyer with dates and details
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity Position: Instructor-Adult CTE Culinary Arts(Temporary Position) Location: Tech Center Date posted: 9/27/2023 Date available: 10/16/2023 https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=5897
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
Job opening graphic
We want to spotlight.... Wood TV Channel 8 New's Student of the Week! Jordyn TeHennepe is a Hopkins High School senior who is in her second year at the Tech Center as a work-based learning student in Veterinary Sciences after finishing the program last year with above average grades and attendance. She was selected to be the Student of the Week by Channel 8 after hearing about her passion for grooming and raising Paws With a Cause foster puppies. The segment will air this Friday, 11/29, at various times between 4:30-7:00am. It will also be available online at https://www.woodtv.com/community/student-of-the-week/.
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
Picture of Jordyn TeHennepe with a dog she just groomed.
Jordyn TeHennepe with back to the camera, washing a Pet Spa Cafe dog customer
Picture of Jordyn TeHennepe being interviewed by News Channel 8 with her current foster puppy
It's another school year and we have automotive students ready to work on vehicles! Please do not make appointments or ask repair questions via social media. Call 269-512-7842.
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
Advertisement reads "Auto Students are REady for Basic Service Repairs. Call 269-512-7842 for an appointment. Greg Sagodic, Instructor.
As we remember 9/11, one of our instructors and her brother who is a Detroit firefighter, created this heartfelt video dedicated to the memory of 9/11. https://youtu.be/7YoJEJwhl44?feature=shared
about 2 years ago, Tech Center
It was great to collaborate with our Allegan Area ESA Early Childhood Department & Great Start Collaborative to create a booth at the Allegan County Fair highlighting their programs along with Adult CTE at the Tech Center and Early College! Stop by and check it out!
about 2 years ago, Allegan Tech Center Adult Education
Picture of Booth at Allegan County Fair with a carnival theme
Pathfinder - the FREE online career exploration tool - helps you walk through different career and education pathways. Create a personalized roadmap at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
Create a personalized roadmap at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org
We are closed today for Labor Day weekend.
about 2 years ago, Allegan Area ESA
We are closed today for Labor Day weekend.