Utica Center for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Career & Technical Education
Co-operative Education
Internships
Work-study Program
Apprenticeships (STRA)
Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences (FAMS)
Summer Jobs
Work Permits

Career and Technical Education (top of page)
Career & Technical Education (CTE) is a quality educational experience for all students electing to take CTE classes. The curriculum includes personal, technical and academic skill development, which is responsive to actual and anticipated opportunities for both employment and further education. CTE classes include business, industrial technologies, life skills, health occupations, commercial art, child care, travel, hotel and restaurant industries. There are over 40 CTE classes.

Co-operative Education (top of page)
Co-operative Education is an organized and supervised work experience that correlates school and work with defined career objectives. The co-op experience incorporates related classroom instruction, supervised on-the-job training and a student organization, under the direction of a certified teacher coordinator. "Earn while you learn". Co-operative education is a one-year elective program. Students must be enrolled in a career-related class. Co-operative education is part of the school day.

Internships (top of page)
The internship program provides students with a 10-20 week experience. Students may work in local business and industry. The work experience is structured and focused on each studentÕs career goal. Student interns may be paid or unpaid depending on the workstation. Internships are available to all students after their regular school day.

Work-Study Program (top of page)
The work-study program is administered through the Special Services Department. Students are placed and monitored by a work-study coordinator. Students are paid and earn graduation credit as well. Placement results from the Individual Educational Planning Committee recommendation.

Apprenticeships (STRA) (top of page)
In a School-to-Registered Apprenticeship program, high school students work part-time in registered apprenticeships for local employers while they complete their high school graduation requirements. After graduation, student apprentices continue to work full time as well as attend community college. There are over 800 apprenticeable occupations. For example: aircraft mechanic, arson and bomb investigator, auto mechanic, baker, bookbinder, butcher, cabinetmaker, camera operator, computer programmer, child development specialist, cartoonist, counselor, drafter, dressmaker, engineering assistant, electrician, film lab technician, fire fighter, glass blower, engraver, die maker, inspector, landscape gardener, millwright, optician, paralegal, paramedic, sound technician, photographer, etc. Students are paid apprenticeship wages during their apprenticeship. Often, registered employers will pay students' college tuition. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate from the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. For more information about these programs, please contact your School-to-Work Coordinator in your high school counseling office or the Career & Technical Education Department at (810) 795-2300.

FAMS (top of page)
The Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences is a special program that involves a partnership between the Utica Community Schools and the Ford Motor Company. FAMS offers promising students a challenging curriculum that includes a strong focus on all facets of the manufacturing industry. The high school counselors have information on the admission procedure.

Summer Jobs (top of page)
Information on summer job opportunities is available in the Career Center. Part time employment information for jobs during the school year is also compiled by the Career Center Specialist.

Work Permits (top of page)
Work permits are required for minors ages 14 - 18. See the main office secretaries for the appropriate form. Detailed instructions concerning work rules are included on the form.

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