Students from several programs attended the White Mountains Community College’s WELDATHON to benefit the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) in Lebanon. Along with observing competing teams,  the students got the chance to try their hands at welding.    

Jeffrey McCubrey is a student in the Advanced Technologies program. He has been a great advocate for the program on all the recruitment tours. He took it upon himself to learn how to fix our clogged extruder heads for the 3D printer. He has volunteered to become the resident CNC expert for the router/laser we…

The Student of the Year for the Lake Region Vocational Center is Jordan Magiera who is completing her second year in the Fire Science program.  She also enrolled this year in Cooperative Education I. Among her many accomplishments, she was chosen as the Casco Junior Firefighter of the Year, she is this year’s Gold Medalist in…

Francis Mirante is a senior at Lake Region High School and is a second year Fire Science student at LRVC where he has obtained training and numerous certifications including the Pro-Board National Firefighter 1 & 2 certification that he will receive this June. Francis is a Junior Firefighter with the Naples Fire-Rescue Department and was…

Bryan is a senior in the Construction Technology Program. He has had to cope with great loss and has persevered. He is the perfect example of Frank Ocean’s quote: “Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise.”   He consistently creates great work and gets along easily with everyone he works with. His…

On April 10th, 2019, the businesses of Beauchesnes Flooring, Geyer Construction, and Maplecrest Hardwood and Tile were represented by their company owners at a presentation given to Construction Technology students. Students were told that “hard work and never giving up” and “keeping a positive culture in the company with a can’t be stopped attitude” were…

Jordan Magiera: Gold Medal-Firefighting Competition Adanica Keene: Bronze Medal-Job Skills Demonstration Competition Emmalee Kimball, Kyla Lavoie, Bethany Burnell: Bronze Medal-Chapter Display Competition Jordan Magiera was also elected to the State Officer Board. The SkillsUSA organization helps students to develop leadership, teamwork and professional skills that will be used throughout life.  Self-confidence building and development of strong character…

On Friday February 15, students from the Law Enforcement Program traveled to Woods Pond in Bridgton to ice fish and practice winter survival skills. Led by their instructor, Mr. McDermott, the students learned about baiting and setting ice fishing traps, laws relating to equipment and licenses, and also how to dress appropriately for outdoor winter…

Emmalee Kimball is a sophomore in the Diversified Occupations program. This young lady is responsible and reliable, and always has a positive attitude. She has strong discernment and uses her leadership skills to help and encourage her peers. Emmalee is very motivated and excels at everything she is involved with whether it be at school,…

On March 14, 2019 representatives from companies in Maine will visiting Lake Region Vocational Center to explain their manufacturing processes. Contour 360 – Gabe Knight – Engineering Manager Contour 360 designs and manufactures high performance engineered solid carbide cutting tools. The company also reconditions cutting tools. Hunting ( Dearborn ) –  Joston Bartlett – Strategic…