Jan 17, 2018 | Automotive, Tid Bits
After weeks of competitive testing across New Hampshire’s various Career Technical Education Centers, the New Hampshire Automobile Dealer’s Association has named the top four winning teams that have earned scholarships in the written phase. Ten schools in total will move on to the practical phase of the NHADA Auto Tech State Championship. Salem’s David Jacobs and Garrett Houle will be the team to beat in the next round. They each earned a $2,000 scholarship. Read More
Jan 8, 2018 | CTSO, Tid Bits, Uncategorized
At the recent National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Debbi Cox was awarded the Honorary American Degree for her volunteer work on the state level. Not only is she the President of the NH FFA Foundation, she spends time on with the state alumni group, the advisory council and organizing the FFA state convention. Debbi also spends time helping with SkillsUSA NH and is the State Coordinator for Agriculture in the Classroom.
Dec 10, 2017 | Tid Bits
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum recently launched its third annual National High School Design Competition, challenging teens around the country to design a solution to make the everyday—place, process, or object—accessible for all. The competition is free to enter with entries due on February 12, 2018. Prizes include trips to New York City, Austin, and Minneapolis to participate in various mentoring activities and more. Please visit www.cooperhewitt.org/designcompetition for further details.
Dec 10, 2017 | Tid Bits
The Sugar River Valley FFA Chapter recently traveled to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention. In addition to the competitions, speakers, workshops and career expo, the students created a masterful state display representing New Hampshire. Highlighting the state’s maple industry, the students manned the booth in the Hall of States Exhibit throughout the convention interacting with students and guests. When the display judging was over, New Hampshire came out on top in a tie with California. Congratulations to the Newport FFA Students!
Dec 10, 2017 | Tid Bits
Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center was home to the first Sullivan County Regional Career Pathways Fair. Middle and High School students from the district had the chance to explore county educational and employment opportunities. Agricultural Science, Health Science, Manufacturing and Technology clusters were highlighted with information on secondary and post-secondary CTE programs. Area businesses were on hand with hands-on interactive materials to engage and inspire students while discussing career skills and future employment possibilities.
Dec 10, 2017 | Tid Bits
Visit the updated Vermont/New Hampshire Career Development Association website. Find information on the organization, events, membership and more. The site includes details on the first official VT/NH CDA Conference / Workshop scheduled for April 13, 2018. website
