From mechanics to auto racing, KCTC Alum drives his dream and inspires students

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.

Brian Gall spent thirty years as an electrician after completing a program at Kent Career Tech Center. Now, he’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.

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.

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.

Orli is more convinced than ever that a career in the healthcare industry is in her future.