Governor Pence Visits the Porter County Career and Tech Center
Immediately after addressing the Indiana Education-Workforce Innovation Conference in Indianapolis, Governor Pence travelled to Valparaiso to visit the Porter County Career and Tech Center. Governor Pence campaigned on a goal to improve access to Career and Technical Education classes for every high school student in Indiana.
Governor Pence provided a short address to the students and guests. In response to a Media Studies student interview question: Can you tell us about the importance of Career Tech and Ed? The Governor responded as follows:
“I really do believe that all honest work is honorable work and that our Schools ought to work for our kids, regardless of where they want to start in life. And while we want to encourage every Hoosier child to go to college, we also want our schools to work for young people to start their careers right out of high school. And maybe continue their education down the road at another time."
"And that’s what makes the Porter County Career Center so important because it’s really been setting the pace here in the state of Indiana for creating career pathways for young people just like you.”
Governor Pence was able to meet with many current students, teachers, three of our graduates (all working full time and attending college), and several of our employer partners. A short video (produced by Megan Leetz and ready for distribution within one hour) of his visit can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH1dSgEgUyw
Career Center Star Students Attend Notre Dame Hockey Game
Porter County Career & Technical Center Outstanding Students /Shining Stars Second Quarter, 2012-2013 School Year
| Name | School | Subject |
| Nicholas Wesley | Hobart | Auto-AM-Sickles |
| Eric Barzycki | Morgan | Auto-PM-Sickles |
| Jake Millsap | Hobart | Auto-AM-Avalos |
| Kayla Bowman | Portage | Auto-PM-Avalos |
| Dalton Baker | Valparaiso | Bldg Trds-AM-Doane |
| Matthew Fredericks | Valparaiso | Bldg Trds-PM-Doane |
| Jessica Lawton | Boone Grove | Business/Sports & Entertain. Mkt-AM-Commers |
| Katelyn Stocker | Valparaiso | Marketing Interns-PM-Commers |
| Ryan Fortney | Morgan Twp | CAD-AM-Guinee |
| Matt Schmitt | Washington Twp | CAD-PM-Guinee |
| Dan Malouhos | Boone Grove | Electronics and Computer Tech-AM-Kenning |
| Riley VanEerd | Boone Grove | Electronics and Computer Tech-PM-Kenning |
| Takea Mack | Valparaiso | Health Occ-AM-Edwards |
| Armandina Torres | Portage | Health Occ-PM-Edwards |
| MaCahlia Reyes | Portage High | Health Occ-AM-Marcus |
| Michaela Miller | Portage High | Health Occ-AM-Marcus |
| Karsen Rhein | Valparaiso | Health Careers-PM-Marcus |
| Grant Sanders | Boone Grove | Machine Trades-AM-Carmack |
| Jacob Schultz | Hebron | Machine Trades-PM-Carmack |
| Kenneth Cohen | Hobart | TV Productions-AM-Phelps |
| Megan Leetz | Chesterton | TV Productions-PM-Phelps |
Solar Project Ribbon Cutting
If you missed the Ribbon Cutting for our new solar project, you can watch the 2 minute video developed by Megan Leetz of our Video Productions class. She produced this within 24 hours just like a professional news broadcaster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtTmt-1Jqx0
Weather Related Cancellation and/or Delay Information
The Porter County Career and Tech Center and SELF School follow the cancellation/delay decisions of the Valparaiso Community Schools. All other CTE sites follow the closing decisions of the hosting school. All commuting students should drive carefully and use common sense and their parent’s input when deciding if it is safe to drive to their CTE location.
In the event of severe or inclement weather, school may be delayed or canceled. Please use the following sources to track any weather related delays or cancellations:
- VCS Alert (The registration procedure is available on the Valparaiso Community Schools homepage http://www.valpo.k12.in.us ). Go to “School Closing Information” on the left side of the screen. You can register your cell phone to receive a message through this process.
- WLJE Radio 105.5 FM
- WAKE Radio 1500 AM
- www.cancellations.com
Calendar
- Feb. 11-14, Valentine Gram Week, Fundraiser for Charity to be selected
- Feb. 14, Trip to Chicago Auto Show, leave at 3:30
- April 11, County Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:30, Career Center