Month: March 2017
On Sunday afternoon, March 26, 2017, four students from the Lake Region Vocational Center’s Law Enforcement program took part in a benefit event for homeless veterans. Madison Day, a Sacopee Valley Senior, David Jordan, a Fryeburg Academy sophomore, Chris Wildes, a Lake Region Senior, and Nate Wilson, a Fryeburg Senior, presented the U.S. and Maine flags…
Jeremy is a first year student in Construction Technology. Jeremy is an exemplary student who always puts his best effort forth and is not afraid to take risks. His instructor says he is a “learn on the fly” kind of builder and finds that commendable as too often people are afraid to take risks. When…
Construction Technology students recently attended JLC LIVE in Providence, Rhode Island. This is the premier regional industry event for residential construction and showcases industry experts at live installation clinics and exhibitor-led product demonstrations. With exhibitors covering every major product category, the JLC LIVE Exhibit Hall students were introduced to manufacturers and distributors in the residential construction. Students…
Alexa Baumgardner, a Financial Service Associate with People’s United Bank in Windham, presented a financial education program to LRVC students in March. Using the FDIC Money Smart curriculum, students were educated on how to manage personal finances and to make sound financial decisions. Topics included types of financial institutions, ATM and debit cards, and protecting…
Maine FBLA is a chapter of Future Business Leaders of America which is one of the largest groups of business students in the world. The goal of FBLA is to bring education and business together through innovative leadership and career development to prepare students for the 21st century business world. This year’s 2 day State Leadership Conference,…
Lake Region Vocational Center (LRVC) has maintained an enrollment of over 200 students throughout the school year as we continue to serve students from Lake Region High School, Lake Region Middle School, Sacopee Valley High School, Sacopee Valley Middle School, Fryeburg Academy, and Mollyocket Middle School. Lake Region Vocational Center offers valuable programming in a…
Jeffrey Sterling aka J.P. is a senior in the Automotive Technology II Program. His instructor says that he relies on J.P. to meet deadlines on projects because he understands the importance of quality work. He is extremely hard working, dependable, and respectful and has earned the respect of his peers and staff. J.P. enjoys fishing…
Career Exploration is a big part of vocational education. On Wednesday March 8th a group went to Spa Tech in Westbrook. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, observed the cutting floor and went to 2 classes. It was a great day and LRVC look forward to working more closely with Spa Tech to train…
His instructor, Allison Ross, says that he is a wonderful student and a great team member. He is an enthusiastic and respectful student who enjoys learning. At clinicals, he has an excellent “bedside manner” and is very good at assessing patients. Tucker volunteers for the Baldwin Fire Department and has been accepted to Husson University…
The PRIDE committee at Lake Region Vocational Center wants to make sure that students are safe in their dating relationships so the week around Valentine’s Day was highlighted with Dating Violence Awareness activities. The main event was the visit by Dan and Jenna of the Young Adult Abuse Prevention Program (YAAPP) from Family Crisis Services….