March 1-7th: School Vacation
March 10th: Last day to register for the April 15th ACT's
March 11th: SAT Test Date
March 12th: Daylight Savings Time
March 16th: College Pathways event @ St. Michael's College (for those who registered)
March 23rd: STEP-UP Day for students who have applied for next year and have been invited (all seniors or those not returning to CTE are off from school)
March 24th: Inservice Day! No School
March 31st: Quarter 3 Ends
Vermont Trades Scholarship Forgivable Loan
Pursue a career in skilled trades — tuition free
An interest-free, forgivable loan which pays up to 100% of tuition
WHAT IS AN INTEREST-FREE FORGIVABLE LOAN?
The State of Vermont offers several forgivable loan programs to encourage students to enter the Vermont workforce in specific high-demand fields including building, mechanical, industrial or medical trade; emergency services, including paramedics; energy, including clean energy, energy efficiency, or weatherization; transportation, including clean transportation; broadband; robotics or other high demand sectors.. These unique loans:
- Are interest free.
- Require awarded students to sign a promissory note committing to specific work obligations when they accept the funding.
- Do not require payment while the student is enrolled in the applicable degree or training program.
- Are “forgiven” — which means that the loan does not have to be paid back — when the student meets the work obligations outlined in the promissory note they signed.
- Must be repaid if the student doesn't complete the program, doesn't receive their license, or doesn't work in the field in Vermont following licensure.
Want to attend CTE next year or know a student who does?
Our application for next year has gone live! Students who are interested need to apply by Friday, March 10th.
As part of the application process, students (even if they are a current CTE student) must visit the program(s) they are most interested in applying to for next year. There are visit opportunities for students at each of our partner schools as well as current students. If you, or another someone you know would like to visit please feel free to email cteadmissions@ewsd.org to set something up!
Having a hard time understanding your financial aid award letter?
*Here is some information and a video that may be helpful
*If you want to use a spreadsheet to compare click here!
*Go speak with a VSAC representative at their offices in Winooski or go see Emmy, Heidi, or Lindsay!
*DON'T COMMIT (DEPOSIT) TO A COLLEGE UNTIL YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT COSTS $$$!
I know this can be a confusing and overwhelming process but you're almost there! There is help!
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Jim Dirmaier | | Katie Dowman |
Jim Dirmaier
Katie Dowman
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CTE School Counseling Coordinators
Miss an issue? Find it here!
Link to Student Events Calendar
Instagram: CounselorsofCTE
Admissions Questions? Contact - cteadmissions@ewsd.org
Lindsay Ackley: lackley@ewsd.org - Auto, Building, HVAC, Natural Forestry & Mechanical, Pre-Tech 1 & 4
Emmy Charron: echarron@ewsd.org -Childhood Ed, CAWD, CST, DCM, Engineering, Pre-Tech 2
Heidi McLaughlin: hmclaughlin@ewsd.org - Cosmetology 1&2, Dental, Health Professions, Pre-Tech 3 & 5
Chris Chase: cchase@ewsd.org - Partner School & Community Relations Coordinator
The Center for Technology, Essex does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies: Bob Travers, Director
2 Educational Drive Suite 200 Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-879-5558 btravers@ewsd.org