Crafting Careers: Buchanan Community Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program
Release Date: 02/11/2025
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Crafting Careers: Buchanan Community Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program
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In this episode of Bucks Blast, we dive into the Career and Technical Education (CTE) pro- grams at Buchanan Community Schools, offering a closer look at how these programs are shaping students’ futures. We sit down with CTE Director Mark Frey to discuss the range of hands-on learning opportunities available to students, from trades to tech careers. We also hear from a few students who share their personal experiences and the skills they’ve gained through the CTE programs. Whether it’s getting their hands dirty in automotive tech or mastering the ins and outs of...
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info_outlineIn this episode of Bucks Blast, we dive into the Career and Technical Education (CTE) pro-
grams at Buchanan Community Schools, offering a closer look at how these programs are shaping students’ futures.
We sit down with CTE Director Mark Frey to discuss the range of hands-on learning opportunities available to students, from trades to tech careers. We also hear from a few students who share their personal experiences and the skills they’ve gained through the CTE programs.
Whether it’s getting their hands dirty in automotive tech or mastering the ins and outs of
healthcare, these students are getting real-world skills that set them up for success.
Host - Superintendent Patricia Robinson
Guests - BHS Assistant Principal and CTE Director Mark Frey, BHS Student Emmie McBeth, BHS Student, Jaret Seddon, and BHS Student Owen Thompson.