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Unlocking Diverse Career Paths with Region 10 Tech’s E.M.T. Program

Unlocking Diverse Career Paths with Region 10 Tech’s E.M.T. Program

A GROWING OPPORTUNITY: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says a job growth rate of 11% from 2020 to 2030 is expected for E.M.T.s EMT training opens up a world of opportunities. EMTs can choose to advance and become a paramedic, or they can branch out to other areas in...

Breaking the Myths about Career & Technical Education

Breaking the Myths about Career & Technical Education

  Myth 1: CTE is a Dead-End Pathway Reality: CTE Students Earn Higher Wages & Have More Career Pathway Opportunities One of the most pervasive myths about CTE is that it leads to a dead-end, offering limited career prospects and no opportunity for further...

The Toolbox for Success: CTE Education

The Toolbox for Success: CTE Education

  "The skills gained through technical education are practical, relevant, and immediately applicable in the workforce, providing a solid foundation for lifelong success."— Dr. Michael Brustein, CTE Advocate Every craftsman knows the value of a well-stocked...

Addressing Maine’s Workforce Shortage: Skilled CTE Graduates

Addressing Maine’s Workforce Shortage: Skilled CTE Graduates

Maine is facing a significant workforce challenge as its population ages and labor shortages become more pronounced. To address these issues, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are playing a pivotal role in preparing a new generation of skilled workers...

The Road Less Traveled – Choosing Technical Education

The Road Less Traveled – Choosing Technical Education

"Technical education opens doors to rewarding careers without the burden of student debt, offering practical skills and real-world experience."— Dr. James Stone III, Director of the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education Imagine standing at a fork...

Top Three Reasons to consider a CTE program at Region 10

Top Three Reasons to consider a CTE program at Region 10

Eight years after their expected graduation date, students who focused on career and technical education (CTE) courses while in high school had higher median annual earnings than students who did not focus on CTE. -U.S. Department of Education1) Students are More...

The Dual Benefits of CTE: Academic Achievement and Career Readiness

The Dual Benefits of CTE: Academic Achievement and Career Readiness

In today's competitive job market, students need both solid academic foundations and practical skills to succeed. Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers a unique blend of academic rigor and hands-on training, preparing students for both higher education and...

What It’s Like to Be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

What It’s Like to Be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

A medical student shares what it's like to work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and how it prepared her for medical school. Julia Kim Undergraduate: Washington University in St. LouisMedical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra...