Your Dream is Our Dream https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/feeds/your_dream_is_our_dream en Mon, 04 May 2026 19:52:53 GMT Middle school students share big, beautiful dreams for their future https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2586 <p>When a gymnasium fills up with nearly 200 middle school girls from many area districts, the energy in the room is electric. Maranda of WOOD TV brought together this group for her annual Beautiful U, an event aimed at inspiring and empowering girls and encouraging them to dream big.</p> Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2586 From mechanics to auto racing, KCTC Alum drives his dream and inspires students https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2587 <p>George French completed an Auto Mechanics program at Kent Career Tech Center in 1976 and spent decades auto racing and in all kinds of roles as a mechanic.<br><br>He shares how a CTE start helped drive his dream with City Middle High 7<sup>th</sup> grader Adam Milkovich who is interested in exploring a career behind the wheel.</p> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2587 Tech student to Electrical Instructor, now teaching the next generation https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2542 <p>Brian Gall spent thirty years as an electrician after completing a program at Kent Career Tech Center. Now, he&rsquo;s using his years of experience and industry expertise to teach students like Kent City senior Bryer Armstrong in a Kent ISD CTE program at West Michigan Construction Institute.</p> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2542 From exploring health careers to teaching phlebotomy, Ashley Sands shares her KCTC Alumni experience https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2497 <p>When Ashley Sands started exploring health careers at Kent Career Tech Center, she didn’t know she would return there to teach students just like her what it takes to become a phlebotomist.</p> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2497 Student Cadet to School Resource Officer: Dream Career Begins at KCTC https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2479 <p>Soon after Karen Barrose started the Criminal Justice program at Kent Career Tech Center, this Godwin High grad knew law enforcement was in her future.</p> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2479 Gaining experience and college credit during FutureSolve25 internship https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2453 <p>Orli is more convinced than ever that a career in the healthcare industry is in her future.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2453 Dreams propel students to succeed https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2384 <p>Angel wants to use his skills as a mechanical or software engineering to help his family get ahead. Kayd is driven to play college then possibly pro football, and Ryleigh is ready to pursue a career as a sports physician, all empowered by their high school education</p> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:43:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2384 Student leaders look to mentors and athletic endeavors to inspire their dreams https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2383 <p>Before careers as an orthodontist, sports psychologist, or mechanical engineer comes a lot of hard work and dedication in high school and beyond. Three students share how education is jump starting their drive to make their dreams possible</p> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:39:00 GMT https://www.kentisd.org/pub/news/posts/2383