Welcome back! I missed the energy of 1,000 students and 60 staff!
As we settle back into routines, I encourage every member of our learning community to remember the 4 pillars of our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system.
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Engaged
Keeping these in focus will set us up for success in the second half of the school year.
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Spring is here! Spring brings many opportunities for William D. Ford Career-Technical Center students to demonstrate their acquired knowledge, skills, and aptitudes.
FordCTC works with employers to identify credentials necessary to hire our students into high-skill, high wage, in-demand occupations. We have aligned our program standards and competencies to ensure student success in their chosen fields of study.
When we return from Spring Break, certification testing will begin. Please check with your teacher if you have any questions about available credentials.
I hope everyone finds Spring Break enjoyable.
With students in mind,
JaCinda Sumara
Principal, William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Director, Career Technical Education and Early College
William D. Ford Career-Technical Center is exited to announce that we have established our first Youth-to-Registered Apprenticeship. This opportunity provides a paid training experience that will prepare our for students early consideration for future skilled trades apprenticeships.
On Tuesday, March 14th Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) will be at William D. Ford Career-Tech Center to present to our construction students. The students will learn about LIUNA, apprenticeships, and the opportunities for great occupations that come from apprenticeships.
Students accepted into this program will work through classroom instruction and be placed on work sites with employer partners. The time students spend at an employer site will count directly toward registered apprenticeship completion hours should they choose to pursue that pathway.
We are looking forward to rolling this program out in partnership with LIUNA. Great futures start right here. Our students are skilled, trained, and ready.
With students in mind,
JaCinda Sumara
Principal, William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Director, Career Technical Education and Early College
We welcomed 150 Wayne-Westland Community Schools 4th graders last week. Many of these students found their time visiting our campus to be enjoyable and inspirational. Many shared that they cannot wait to be a student at William D. Ford Career-Technical Center.
Thank you FordCTC students and staff for being so welcoming. I am very proud of the kindness the members of our learning community provided to our guests.
Almost 650 additional 4th graders will visit us in the next two weeks. Thanks in advance for your continued grace and patience.
I promise that "The Commons" will reopen as soon as these visits are complete.
With students in mind,
JaCinda Sumara
Principal, William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Director, Career Technical Education and Early College
Hello William D. Ford Career-Technical Center Students, Families, and Staff,
The high quality opportunities that William D. Ford Career-Technical Center provides received recognition in February. Although Career Technical Education month is coming to a close, our work continues.
In March, as part of Wayne-Westland Community Schools' commitment to growing and developing career ready students, we will be welcoming many visitors to our building. Regional legislators, Wayne County Regional Educational Services Agency board members, and every 4th grade student that attends Wayne-Westland Community Schools will be among our honored guests. I am excited to share the great learning experiences that occur in this building every day with these groups.
I hope that the vacation week, although the weather brought many challenges, provided time for rest and relaxation.
With students in mind,
JaCinda Sumara
Principal, William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Director, Career Technical Education and Early College
Valentine’s Day provides a reminder of the importance of communicating kindness. While we may recognize the inherent goodness in others on a daily basis, taking a moment to acknowledge goodwill is important.
Everyday, I see William D. Ford Career-Technical Center students and staff demonstrating care and respect for our learning community. From arriving on time, ready to learn and contribute to keeping our campus free of litter, I appreciate the responsible decisions each of you make each day.
Thank you for your commitment to our school. I am proud of what you are accomplishing this year.
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day.
With students in mind,
JaCinda Sumara
Principal, William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Director, Career Technical Education and Early College