February is Career and Technical Education Month® (CTE Month®) and there has never been more interest and enrollment at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT). Across the country, students are discovering the benefits of career and technical education (CTE) and the opportunities it provides for a successful future.

During the month of February, schools and organizations will be hosting events and activities to celebrate and promote CTE. These events will showcase the diverse range of career paths available through CTE and the skills students can gain to succeed in these fields.

There was a record number in attendance at MBIT’s annual open house. “We were thrilled to see such interest in our career and technical offerings at MBIT. It was great to see prospective students and their parents learning about all of the opportunities that exist at MBIT from our current students. At MBIT we are “preparing tomorrow’s workforce today” with modern equipment and industry-recognized content that give our students a competitive advantage in the workplace. Career and technical education is certainly on the rise and MBIT has twenty-one world class programs that are designed to provide students with the skills and certifications necessary to become employable in high demand and high wage jobs.” stated Dr. Mark Covelle, Administrative Director.

MBIT is excited to announce that this year, they have seen a record number of students enrolling in CTE programs. From traditional trades to emerging technologies, there is a CTE program for everyone. The demand for skilled workers in these fields is high and CTE provides the training and education students need to succeed. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience, MBIT is helping students discover their passion and prepare for successful careers.

MBIT encourages all students to consider the benefits of CTE and explore the many career opportunities available through these programs. Whether you are just starting high school or looking to make a career change, CTE has something for everyone.

Take a ride on the aMBITion bus! With our Administrators at the wheel, find out where CTE can take you! Students in the Early Childhood Education program created a fun board on the five career pathways.

MBIT is excited to announce that we are now an authorized FANUC center! FANUC is recognized by manufacturing facilities around the world. Students that take the FANUC course and pass will receive a FANUC Robot Operator 01 certificate.

Dr. Covelle recently gave members of the Doylestown Rotary Club a tour of MBIT, where they were able to witness firsthand the cutting-edge programs and facilities offered to students. They were impressed by the wide range of options available, including programs in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology.

The students and instructors they met demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm and dedication to their studies, and the Rotary members left feeling impressed and informed about the valuable opportunities offered by the MBIT. Overall, the tour provided a great opportunity for the Rotary Club members to learn more about the role that career and technical education play in preparing students for success in the workforce

Congratulations to all the Networking & Operating System Security students who have achieved important CompTIA and Test Out IT Fundamentals certifications! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and you should be proud of your accomplishment. Your new certification is a testament to your skills and knowledge, and it will open up many doors of opportunity in your career. Well done and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Building Trades Occupations and Plumbing & Heating Technology programs learn the proper and safe way to use a disc grinder.

Welding, Engineering, Carpentry, and Electrical Programs! We love to see all this energy!

Alvaro Varela-Urizar a Web Design & Interactive Media student and a senior at William Tennent High school was recently inspired by entering the Safe2Say poster contest.

"I decided to go to the link for the contest and after looking over some of the other posters from the past, my spark all of a sudden ignited and immediately I had a few ideas in mind" said Alvaro

After Alvaro did his research on the Safe2Say website he wanted to help. He related to some of the stories and hoped his poster would draw more attention to Safe2Say helping people feel safer reporting youth violence.

"While I was drawing my ideas, I was also listening to an animated anti-bully video called “ Are You Okay?” about a girl witnessing a guy being harassed by almost everybody at the school mainly talking about how he looks, body shaming, and getting suicide encouragement toward people from online". -Alvaro

Using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Alvaro's inspiration came quickly, and was able to enter the contest.

"I highly believe that both Safe2Say and Schools need to do better and improve their communication/problem-solving abilities and if Safe2Say were to host another contest, I would consider doing this again so I can help spread how I feel and bring my creations to life". -Alvaro

“Thank you to all who came to the salon for a service, buy products, or donate to the cosmetology fundraiser on December 12th. Thanks to everyone’s help, we were able to raise $1000 to donate to NAMI in honor of our former student”. -JoAnn McLaughlin

The Cosmetology students from Salon Extreme along with MBIT Director, Dr. Mark Covelle, Cosmetology Instructors, JoAnn McLaughlin and Stephanie Mikkelson presented the check to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Congratulations to ALL! Three of our Culinary Arts & Science students competed in the SkillsUSA District 2 competitions at the Restaurant School at Walnut College. Alexander Lopez emerged victorious, winning first place in Restaurant Service. Rebecca Bruder won second place in Commercial Baking. Alexander and Rebecca were awarded scholarships to the restaurant school as a result of their achievements.

Three more of our MBIT students participated in the SkillsUSA District 2 Web Design and Industrial Motor Controls competitions. Congratulations to Gabriel Fitt an Electrical Technology and Council Rock North student, Jeremy Saver a Web Design & Interactive Media and Council Rock South student, and Dahlia Sedgwick a Web Design & Interactive Media and Central Bucks East student for coming in 2nd place! Well Done!!

Come and see us!! Every year the MBIT staff attend all four district’s program planning nights! Please looks for us and say “HI”. Our table is always packed with information about the career opportunities at MBIT!

We would like to thank Biocoat for their generous donation of large electronics to our Networking & Operating Systems Security students. This donation will greatly benefit our students and provide them with the necessary tools to excel in their studies. Our students were able to dissect and investigate the inner workings of these electronics, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the technology. We are truly grateful for the support and investment in the education and success of our students. Thank you Biocoat for your generosity and for making a positive impact on our community.

Thank you, Travis Manion, for coming to speak with our students about character-building, honesty, perseverance, and courage! The presentation was incredible!

After having the Travis Manion presentation, the Dental Occupations students took the youth character quiz, then they made a big chart on the board and put their top 5-character traits up. They were able to identify the top 5 traits as a class and talk about communication with each other. How are we the same and how are we different in our traits? This also allows the instructor, Cynthia Midgett to see the deficits as a class.

Our Medical & Health Professions students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and gain hours toward their Patient Care Technician certification by participating in a clinical rotation at Doylestown Hospital. Doylestown hospital is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled medical staff, making it an ideal location for students to learn and observe various medical procedures and treatments.

Clinicals provide the students with a valuable learning experience and will help them to gain a better understanding of the day-to-day operations of a hospital and the medical field as a whole.

The Commercial Art and Advertising students helped Mrs. Egge, the National Technical Honor Society Advisor with her fundraising poster. Couldn’t choose just one! All were so great!

During the month of February, the NTHS will be collecting gently used sneakers.

The sneakers are donated to an organization called #gotsneakers. This organization will either reuse or recycle the sneakers and MBIT will be able to raise money for the Student Assistance fund.

These industry connections are so important for our students! Work-Based Education connects classroom learning with work-based experience and teams’ employers, educators, community leaders, students, and parents.

• Employers shape curriculum, allow student observation visits, employ students, mentor, encourage future training
• Teachers & Coordinators teach employability skills, place & evaluate students, develop training plans, monitor program guidelines
• Students learn on the job, make career decisions, earn a paycheck
• Parents support and encourage students

Fill out form and one of our Work-based Education Coordinators will be in touch with you.

Students in Early Childhood Education program on clinical at The Goddard School. They are participating in the infant and kindergarten programs.

The William Tennent Swim Team visited Cosmetology Salon Extreme! They bleached their hair blonde for their last swim meet! Good luck!

• February 7 - Executive Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
• February 13 - Executive Council Meeting
  
• February 14 -SkillsUSA and CTE Month Assembly
• February 15 - Application Deadline
• February 17 - Professional Development No school for students
• February 20 - Holiday

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) is located in Warwick Township on York Road (Rt. 263) in Jamison, Pennsylvania. A The picturesque high school campus sits on 58 acres and is supported by Centennial, Central Bucks, Council Rock, and New Hope-Solebury School Districts. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology operates as a school of choice designed for students who are seeking to enhance their educational program with a highly relevant career and technical experience connected directly to the real world of business and industry. Over 400 business and industry advisors review and update the school educational program annually.

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