📣 Class of 2025 🎓: The Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications! 📑 This scholarship awards $1,000 to $2,500 💰 to seniors pursuing a career in the trades 🛠️. Several UTC students have received this scholarship in the past 🏆, so if you qualify, apply today at: https://mainebluecollar.com/scholarship-application/ 📲
📣 Hey Seniors: The Worthington Scholarship Foundation awards multi-year scholarships 🎓 to Maine students attending select Maine colleges 🎓. This year, they aim to award 1,000 scholarships 🎉. There is no limit to the number of scholarships awarded to each high school, so all students who meet the eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply! ✨ For complete details and to apply, please visit their website: worthingtonscholars.org 🌐. Applications are due by April 15th ⏳.
Our culinary students took on the challenge of turning an ordinary Twinkie into a gourmet masterpiece! Using their skills, creativity, and kitchen tools, they plated this classic snack like never before. Who knew a Twinkie could look so fancy? ❤️✨ #CulinaryCreativity #TwinkieTransformation #FoodArt
A big thank you to B&L Auto Parts Powered by Parts Authority and Transtar Automotive Technologies for hosting an incredible professional development event in our Collision Repair Technology space yesterday! 🚗💥
Representatives from both Transtar and B&L/Parts Authority led hands-on training sessions for our students throughout the day, followed by a 4-hour evening seminar for industry professionals. The event was packed with valuable information, live demonstrations, and practical experience with top-tier products.
This partnership provides our students with real-world training that mirrors the industry standards they'll encounter in the workforce. We’re proud to offer them the resources they need to advance their craft and succeed in the field! 👩🔧🔧
#CollisionRepair #ProfessionalDevelopment #AutoTech #HandsOnLearning #IndustryPartners #FutureTechnicians #AutoRepair #RealWorldTraining
🎉 The Wait is Over: Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year at UTC Are NOW LIVE! 🎉 📢 It’s time to take the first step toward your future! The United Technologies Center online application is officially OPEN. 👉 Start your application here: utc.enrolltrack.com 👉 Learn more about UTC here: www.utc4me.org Questions? Contact us at dean@utc4me.org or send us a message.
🎭🔨 Central 9/10 CTE Exploratory Students Shine!
What a fantastic Friday for our Central 9/10 CTE Exploratory program! 🌟 Students rolled up their sleeves and contributed their skills to a collaborative project with the drama club, helping build part of their set. It's amazing to see creativity and craftsmanship come together. 👏
Great work, everyone—have a wonderful weekend! 🎉
📣 Hey Class of 2025 – Here are two more scholarships to check out! 🎓💡
The Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service is a $1,500 scholarship for Maine high school seniors planning to pursue a career in municipal government or public service. 🏛️ The application deadline is April 30, 2025. 📅 You can access the application at https://www.memun.org/about/awards.
The AGC Maine Scholarship is open to students pursuing a post-secondary degree in construction or a related field. 🏗️ Multiple awards are available, with varying amounts. 💰 The material submission deadline is February 28, 2025. 📅 To apply, visit https://agcmaine.org/scholarship.
📣 Exciting news! Applications for the 2025-2026 school year at United Technologies Center will be available very soon! 📝✨
Keep an eye on our social media channels for the official announcement and all the details you need to apply. 👀📲
We can't wait to welcome the next group of students ready to explore, learn, and succeed! 💡🎓
Season’s Greetings from all of us at UTC! As we celebrate the holidays, we reflect on a successful first half of the school year, marked by the incredible achievements of our students and the dedication of our staff and faculty. We are so proud of all that has been accomplished so far and are excited to welcome students back in 2025 for a meaningful and productive second half of the year. Wishing all of you and your loved ones a joyful and safe holiday season!
Our Medical Assisting students visited Northern Light Health earlier this week 🏥. They helped stock the food cupboard 🍞, created holiday cards for long-term residents 🎨💌, and assembled gifts 🎁 for patients who will be in the hospital over the holidays 🎄. The students also assisted in hosting a cocoa bar 🍫☕ for the staff and had their pictures taken with Santa Paws 🐾🎅. The students were warmly welcomed 🤗 and received compliments from several physicians 👩⚕️👨⚕️ for generously volunteering their time. #MaineCTE #UTC4ME #InvestInOurFuture #UTC #NorthernLightHealth
Students in the Video & Audio Production piloted a new program this year where they take Husson classes as part of their work here at UTC. They do the exact same curriculum as the college students and even got to take part in their art walk on campus today as part of Photography I. How cool is that!
🏅 We are thrilled to recognize Mr. Canarr as UTC’s first quarter recipient of the Guiding Others, Always Teaching (GOAT) Award. 🏆👏 As the Electric Vehicle Technologies Instructor, Mr. Canarr has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to his students, consistently guiding them to achieve their best and discover their individual paths. 🚗🔋
Students describe Mr. Canarr as industrious, intelligent, easygoing, passionate, and inspiring. 💡 His wealth of knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for teaching are matched by his commitment to fostering growth in every student. 📚 Whether he’s pushing them to excel in their studies or helping them envision their future, Mr. Canarr’s efforts go beyond the curriculum. He’s deeply invested in supporting each student’s journey, ensuring they feel seen, valued and capable of success. Mr. Canarr’s care for his program is undeniable, but his heart truly lies with the students. His ability to connect, encourage, and challenge them exemplifies the very essence of what it means to be a GOAT! Thank you, Mr. Canarr, for your unwavering dedication and for inspiring the next generation to thrive! 🙌🌟 #MaineCTE #UTC4ME #InvestInOurFuture #UTC
📣Attention Seniors! The MES Foundation will begin accepting applications for The Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship on January 1, 2024 📅. This scholarship was established in honor of the late MES founder, Dick Pierce, whose life-long commitment was dedicated to promoting higher education 🎓. Fifteen $5,000 renewable scholarships (up to 4 years) 💵 will be awarded to Maine residents entering their first year of post-secondary education 🏫. Online applications will be available from January 1 to April 1 at https://mesfoundation.awardspring.com/.
🌟Congratulations to our Students of the Quarter on their hard work and dedication! 📚🎉
🌟 Discover UTC! 🌟
📅 Date: November 26, 2024
🕒 Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
📍 Location: UTC, 200 Hogan Rd Bangor, ME
🔧 Explore programs and meet instructors!
📲 Don’t miss it!
#UTC4ME #FutureReady #CTE #MaineCTE
Earlier this week, our Pre-Engineering students 👩🔧👨🔧 had the exciting opportunity to tour Somic America, Inc. 🚗, a leading vehicle parts manufacturer. During the visit, they gained valuable insights 💡 by observing the production process—from engineering and design 🛠️ to the manufacturing and assembly of key vehicle components ⚙️. #MaineCTE #UTC4ME #InvestInOurFuture #UTC
A heartfelt thank you to the Bangor Housing Authority for their generous donation of power tools 🔧🔨 to our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Old Town High School! These tools will greatly enhance our students' hands-on learning experiences 🛠️ and help them develop valuable skills for their future careers. We are incredibly grateful for your support 🙏 in preparing the next generation of skilled professionals! #UTC #CTErocks
It's been a great week in the shops! 🔧 Our students are applying the knowledge they've gained in the classroom 📚 to hands-on projects 🛠️ that simulate real-world industry scenarios. 🌍 #MaineCTE #UTC4ME #InvestInOurFuture #UTC
Last week, the Ed Prep students presented their first Read-Alouds 📚 of the school year. This activity supports their coursework for UTC and EMCC 🎓, focusing on strategies for teaching children's literature. Each student selected a book to present, dressed as a favorite character 🦸♀️, and applied various strategies to introduce new vocabulary, ask appropriate open-ended questions to promote engagement 🤔, and demonstrate effective use of voice 🎤, illustration display 🖼️, eye contact 👀, and pacing ⏱️. #MaineCTE #UTC4ME #EMCCProud
Every week, business management students take on classroom jobs and earn "biz bucks" 💵 for their efforts. Once a quarter, they hold an auction 🎉 (complete with paddles!) where they use their accumulated biz bucks to bid on items like workwear passes 👔, homework passes 📝, gift cards 🎟️, and other assorted goodies. One class even managed to save over $700 💰 and bought a food party 🍕 with their earnings! #MaineCTE #UTC4ME #CTErocks
