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Career Ready Energy Opportunities for Students NOW

Join us for this industry driven informational meeting, so you can go back to your schools the very same day and motivate your Juniors and Seniors to find out more about exciting careers in Energy, starting this semester!  Students will be eligible for a grant which allows them to complete the three industry supported certificates while they complete up to 10 college credits.  The grant will pay all tuition, books and associated fees. You will want to get the word out to your upperclassmen. An information meeting for parents and students will be held at Estrella Mountain Community College on February 11th.

Make sure you register through West-MEC PD Place

•January 31, 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.  Location– West-MEC.

Photo by: Adriana Parsons

West-MEC Timelines

February 14

Local CTE Directors turn in completed paper applications.

March 2-4

Counselors distribute registration packets to students based on district ranking order.

March - April

Students register at West-MEC Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays  from 7:30am - 6:30pm:

March 13-22     Cosmetology

March 27-29     Auto Tech, Collision , Diesel

April 3-5             Aviation, Fire Science

April 10-12        Dental

April 17-19        EMT

April 24-26        Make-up registration days ; by appointment only.

*After each registration block, West-MEC will send updates, and counselors  follow up with students who were selected for the program, but did not register.

May 1

West-MEC takes over registration process.

ACTEAZ Leadership Opportunities

Step up to Leadership

Step up for CTE and assume an active leadership role in promoting career and technical education at the local, state, regional and national levels! ACTEAZ provides a leadership training program – Fellowship Program- that provides opportunities for educators to become familiar with and participate in the policy making processes. The Fellowship experience assists professionals in further developing leadership skills in CTE and promotes their involvement in professional associations.

Fellowships are limited to ACTEAZ members who have at least one year of work in, or around CTE. Applicants must have the support of their CTE Director and Principal as they serve in a three-year commitment, with one year of intensive involvement. Second and third year Fellows are asked to serve on an ACTEAZ committee or run for an affiliate office. Continuing Fellows present at annual conferences, correspond with legislators and mentor incoming Fellows. Most importantly, Fellows have a lot of fun together! If interested, ask Marilynn, Speranta, or Lou Hart for more details. We would LOVE to see more counselors involved in this fantastic leadership opportunity.

Conferences: Are you a Member?

The Arizona School Counselor Association Annual Conference is scheduled for March 29-30, 2012 in Mesa.  Don’t miss this chance to network with colleagues and help your program shine. Offerings will inspire, educate, motivate and even entertain you. Counselors may register on line at http://www.azsca.org .

The ACTEAZ Summer Conference is scheduled from July 13-18, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona. Counselors and other educators may submit proposals for presentations. The break-out sessions, networking opportunities and renowned keynote speakers will provide professional development you don’t want to miss. You will have a fabulous time while acquiring valuable tips you can apply throughout the year. To submit a proposal to present, or to register for the conference, go to the ACTEAZ website http://www.acteaz.org.

Earn Re-Certification Hours - Attend.

ACTEAZ Student Scholarships and Professional Recognition

Nominate a student or a colleague!

If you are an ACTEAZ member, consider nominating a student for a scholarship. Scholarships range from $500,00 to $2,500 and preference is given to students who are dues-paying members of a career and technical education student organization ( e.g. HOSA, Skills USA, DECA, FBLA , etc. ).
ACTEAZ members may also nominate outstanding fellow educators for professional recognition such as CTE Teacher/New Teacher; Counselor; Administrator; Administrative Assistant; Program or the Year and other awards. Both the nominator and the nominee must be ACTEAZ members. Scholarships and professional recognition documents are posted on the ACTEAZ website
http://www.acteaz.org   Awards are presented at the Summer Conference.

Agua Fria Counselors Highlight their West-MEC Students!

Check out Their Awesome Newsletter

We were so excited to receive this newsletter just before the break.  We want to thank all the counselors at Agua Fria for shining the spotlight on CTE and West-MEC. Thanks again, Jill Goodall, Violetta Lopez, Bill Lucas, Kathie Soto and Lead Counselor Amanda Nolasco.  - GO OWLS!

Please read the attached newsletter - & keep us posted with exciting school publications on your campus as well.                                                                             

http://www.west-mec.org/downloads/AFUHSD_news.pdf

Does your School use AzCIS?

Arizona Department of Education Training Dates: Feb 27 & 28 and March 1

Please click on the link below if you are interested in registering for AzCIS training being held at West-MEC.  http://www.west-mec.org/downloads/AzCIS Training.pdf