Each year, during National Engineers Week, we celebrate the people and ideas shaping our world through engineering. This year’s theme, “Transform Your Future,” highlights how creativity, problem-solving, and innovation can help students design solutions for tomorrow. At the heart of engineering is a powerful process called design thinking—a way of approaching challenges by asking questions, […]

March is a time to celebrate leadership, innovation, and the women who are shaping the future. During Women’s History Month and Engineering Week, we recognize the important role women play in STEM fields and skilled trades—and the impact they have on industries, communities, and the next generation. From engineers and cybersecurity experts to welders, electricians, […]

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is helping prepare students for the workforce, but one of its biggest strengths comes from strong partnerships with local employers. When businesses and schools work together, students gain real-world experience, and employers help build the future workforce they need. Across many industries—from healthcare and construction to manufacturing and technology—employers are […]

Celebrate and Elevate Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) is more than classes and certifications—it’s about students discovering their talents, building confidence, and making a real impact in their schools and communities. During CTE Month, we celebrate the students who are using their skills to solve problems, help others, and prepare for […]

Celebrate and Elevate Career and Technical Education Every February, schools and communities across the country celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®. This special month highlights how CTE prepares students for real careers, strengthens local industries, and helps build a skilled workforce for the future. CTE Month is more than a celebration—it is a time […]

Summary What’s happening: Bay County officials are planning to start an Emergency Services (EMS) training program in local high schools. Who’s involved: County commissioners, including Commissioner Daniel Raffield, and the school district Superintendent, Mark McQueen, are coordinating the effort. What the program would offer: Students would get early exposure to EMS-type careers such as police, […]