COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Career and technical education programs, like those provided by the Branch Area Careers Center, are receiving praise and recognition this month by Michigan Governor Rick Synder.
Snyder has declared February “Career and Technical Education Month.” In his proclamaton, Snyder said career and technical education provides a diverse delivery system that provides students with leadership opportunities in various career fields, and allows them to experience rigorous and relevant application of workplace skills, as well as incorporating reading, writing, and math skills.
According to officials with the Branch Area Careers Center, classes at the BACC directly relate to all 25 High Demand, High-Wage professional careers as listed by the Michigan Talent Connection.
Jamie Engel is the Director of Career and Technical Education at the Careers Center, and Randy Sowles is the Principal.
