A Message from the Director...

Hello Ford Students and Families!

We are currently in the final stretch of our school year, and it has been an amazing year with remarkable outcomes. At this point, our students have accounted for 3624 post-secondary credentials earned. A total of 5012 work-based learning experiences for our Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. These experiences have included presentations, field trips, industry professional evaluations, job shadowing, job opportunities, and pre-apprentice programs. It's truly incredible!

Additionally, we have 66 students pursuing apprenticeship programs, 78 students enrolled in certificate programs, 132 students working towards associate degrees, 298 students aiming for bachelor's degrees, and 184 students entering the workforce directly. This represents a diverse mix of students, each on their unique pathway.

Knowing that our students have their "next steps" in place is outstanding. I hope the energy and enthusiasm continue, and that their passion and determination lead to successful opportunities. I genuinely look forward to hearing about their achievements!

Kind regards,

Stephanie Bigelow, M.A., L.P.C.

NEWSLETTER: The Pipeline - June 11, 2025

Wow! What an incredible year it has been so far. The number of competition winners, job offers, and credentials earned continues to soar. It’s truly inspiring to witness the remarkable growth of our students. The excitement for the next steps at Ford Tech is palpable. Please join us on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 for the CTE Showcase - Community Event from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at William D. Ford Career-Technical Center. We look forward to seeing everyone there! We hope you can take some time out of your busy afternoon to stop by and learn more about Career Technical Education.

Kind regards,

Stephanie Bigelow, M.A., L.P.C.

NEWSLETTER: The Pipeline - May 26, 2025

Wow! What an incredible year it has been so far. The number of competition winners, job offers, and credentials earned continues to soar. It’s truly inspiring to witness the remarkable growth of our students. The excitement for the next steps at Ford Tech is palpable. Industry professionals at the peak of their careers have come to see our students in action, and they are consistently left in awe. Parents and families, let’s keep this momentum going! I’m thrilled to envision the bright futures awaiting our upcoming graduates!

Kind regards,

Stephanie Bigelow, M.A., L.P.C.

NEWSLETTER: The Pipeline - May 9, 2025

Hello Ford Students and Families!

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, every class is filled with work-based learning opportunities, potential job offers, credential testing, and leadership activities. Watching our students in action and seeing them succeed is truly awe-inspiring! I encourage you to ask your student about what they have been working on and their plans for the future. Their responses will likely impress you.

NEWSLETTER: The Pipeline - April 25, 2025

Our students have been achieving remarkable things, and our instructors have been equally inspiring. When we discuss real industry experience, it's essential to highlight the incredible contributions from both our staff and students. I couldn't be prouder of the outstanding outcomes we've witnessed over the past month! Stay on the lookout for additional accolades!!

NEWSLETTER: The Pipeline - March 14, 2025