Month: October 2016
On Monday, October 24th, Portland Police Department Officer Henry Small and his four legged partner, Quincy, visited the Law Enforcement program. Quincy is a seven year old yellow lab who is trained to detect explosives. After talking with the students about career interests, Officer Small walked K-9 Quincy through a simulated area search in the…
On Friday, October 21st, fifteen Law Enforcement students from Lake Region Vocational Center traveled to the WGME Channel 13 station in Portland to assist Cumberland County Sheriff Deputy Joe Schnupp with a Drug Take-Back Day. The students enjoyed interacting with the public and other law enforcement professionals. The trip concluded with a tour of the…
On Tuesday October 18th, students from Diversified Occupations were given a tour of the Portland Courtyard Marriott Airport Hotel. This was part of the WE-DO Career Exploration Day planned by the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Department of Labor. Pictured left to right back row; Shania Drew, Lexi Legault, Noah Johnston, David Jordan, Chelsea Hicks…
How do you get 150 students to sit and think about the choices they make? LRVC’s PRIDE Committee invited Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber, to come and share his story and experiences. His story is one of learning to make the choices that are best for body and soul. Mr. Hancock tied his journey…
The 6th Annual Pumpkin Auction fundraiser for LRVC SkillsUSA was once again held at the Black Bear Cafe in Naples. Students, Instructors, School Board Members, and Community Members created very unique and creative pumpkins. A big Thank You to the Black Bear Cafe for once again hosting this fun event.
A bountiful spread of appetizers and desserts was created by Diversified Occupations students for the Program Advisory Dinner. The entree was prepared by Culinary Arts and featured pork loin, twice baked potato, and a vegetable pasta dish. These dinners are held twice a year and are followed by meetings between program instructors and community members who represent…