Shiawassee RESD 24-25 CTE (Vocational Education) Programs
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Why is Shiawassee RESD Seeking a CTE (Vocational Education) Millage?
To centralize SRESD CTE programs for easier access by all districts
To help provide student transportation to SRESD CTE programs
To reduce the tuition cost for districts for SRESD CTE Programs
What are the benefits of CTE (Voc Ed) programs?
- FREE college credit
- Industry Recognized Credentials
- Field trips, job shadowing, paid/unpaid work experiences
- Leadership and community service opportunities
- Mock interviews, resume writing
- Teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving activities
The Shiawassee RESD offers CTE (Voc Ed) programs to all high school students in: Byron, Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg, Morrice, New Lothrop, Owosso, and Perry
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95% of Shiawassee County CTE seniors graduated last year, compared to a Statewide graduation rate of 81.4% |
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1,163 Students from Shiawassee County participated in CTE (Vocational Education) programs at the Shiawassee RESD over the last 9 years
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How Much Will the CTE Millage Cost Shiawassee Families?
| Home/Property Value | Taxable Value | Cost per Year | Cost per Month |
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| $100,000 | $50,000 | $50/year | $4.17/month |
| $127,500 | $63,750 | $63.75/year | $5.31/month |
| $150,000 | $75,000 | $75/year | $6.25/month |
Major Reasons For Supporting the CTE (Vocational Education) Millage Proposal on 8/2/22
- Provides training by instructors who have industry experience for high skill, high wage, and high demand jobs
- Gives Shiawassee County the skilled workforce necessary to support existing businesses and attract new businesses and industry
Student Testimonials
“The skills I learned in CTE earned me a scholarship to both the Culinary Institute of America in New York and the Mott Community College Culinary Institute through the NAACP competition.”
- Kylie L., Culinary
“My CNA made it possible for me to afford my post-secondary education.”
– Ali S., Health Science
“I am excited to have 50% of my seat time done for my apprenticeship. This means continuing my education will cost less. This will allow me to focus on gaining my on the job training toward my journeyman’s.”
– Troy B., Electrical
How Does Shiawassee Compare in CTE (VocEd) Funding to Our Neighboring Counties?
County |
CTE Funding per Year |
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Ingham |
$12.6 Million |
Genesee |
$10.3 Million |
Gratiot-Isabella |
$3 Million |
Clinton |
$2.2 Million |
Shiawassee |
$0.00 |
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