Students in the Graphic Design and Print Design programs had a field trip to Lane Automotive, one of the largest businesses of their type. They have an in-house team responsible for all design, including catalogs, trade show booth items, and web design! The students got to see up-close what a career in design can look like.
Lane Automotive is also a part of some of Van Buren Tech's advisory committees, guiding programs on what should be taught in the classroom to make the students employable. Lane Automotive cares about Van Buren Tech students and is helping VBT instructors prepare them for what's to come in their future career.
Students in the Agriculture & Natural Resources program at Van Buren Tech are assessing birds for market evaluation at a poultry processing plant. They’re checking the width, girth, and the depth of the chicken’s breast during the assessment to determine which chickens may have the highest value.
Jersey Keeslar, a senior at Marcellus High School, was selected as the winning design from Van Buren Tech by Hartford High School officials. She was a finalist for the new mascot decision-making process and competed against three other corporations for the final design choice. The final choice was made by a committee of 20 Hartford High School students who worked directly with the class incorporating mascot theme, color schematics, and designs that aligned with their rebranding vision. Although Hartford High School ultimately chose another corporation's logo as their final selection, Van Buren Tech is proud of Jersey for her great work and honored by Hartford's consideration.
Thank you Lisa Johnson for visiting the Dental Occupations program at Van Buren Tech! Johnson is a Registered Dental Hygienist at Griffin Dental in Hartford, MI. She spoke to students about a career in dental hygiene and how to properly measure the health of the gum tissue by completing periodontal charting. The students were also able to practice on a live patient to obtain hands-on learning and experience that'll prepare them for their future in Dental Occupations.
Select students from Van Buren Tech’s Culinary Arts & Catering Management program visited Lake Michigan College to work with and learn from Chef Luis Amado. Chef Amado is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef by the American Culinary Federation and he is a part of Lake Michigan College’s Culinary Management. Students learned industry-related technique, skills, and the process of creating a culinary work of art.
Culinary Arts & Catering Management students are no stranger to success in the kitchen. They also recently competed at The Great Pumpkin Soiree at the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University. This was a charity event to raise funds for Kalamazoo in Bloom. With approximately 150 guests it was a great experience for the students.
Van Buren Tech walked away with the award for “Best Tasting Savory Dish.” Other winners from The Great Pumpkin Soiree include the following:
Most creative use of pumpkin - Rugger's Up & Under
Best tasting sweet dish - Captain Cook
Best vegetarian - Friendship Village
Best tasting savory dish - Van Buren Tech Center
Peoples Choice 3rd Place - Firekeepers Casino
Peoples Choice 2nd Place - Rugger's Up & Under
Peoples Choice 1st Place - Friendship Village
And Best Overall and winner of the great pumpkin traveling trophy - Chef Jeff Neverske from The Fetzer Center/Millennium Restaurant Group
Students in the Engineering & Architectural Design program participated in a Shark Tank competition. They were tasked with creating a desk organizer that could hold their phone, secure their writing utensils, and organize their desk without taking up too much space. Students created their design on the computer, created a mock design using cardboard, and pitched their item to the Sharks. Next, the winners will be able to 3D print their design to watch their ideas become a reality! Although all of the designs were extremely innovative, the Sharks were only able to choose one winner from each class. Check out the contestants and their designs!
Happy Thanksgiving from students from the Early Childhood Careers & Education program and the Play & Learn Preschool. They presented a special Thanksgiving show just for their grandparents!
Students in the Agriculture & Natural Resources program are learning how to run a small business by operating a fresh floral service. They are also learning the fundamentals of design in the floral industry, as well as how the cut flower industry operates in the United States and other countries. This allows the students to see the the whole process of the industry and learn about agricultural job opportunities in the floral industry.
Check out Van Buren Tech's November edition of Tech Times in the Van Buren Reminder this Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Culinary Arts & Catering Management students working hard on creating homemade pizzas for hundreds of orders throughout the building.
Check out this month's edition of Tech Times in the Van Buren Reminder! Pick up your copy on Sunday, October 30th at a local store or restaurant near you!
Rob Castner, Victim Advocate from the Domestic Violence Coalition, visited Van Buren Tech's Cosmetology program to present "Cut it Out" in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This presentation is relevant in the industry because a salon is one of the first places to see signs of domestic violence. Rob taught the Cosmetology students how to be aware and provide resources to clients in need.
Van Buren Tech's Engineering & Architectural Design program visits Byce & Associates, Inc. Students looked at various projects in and out of the office with the Byce team and are excited to grow in this successful industry!
Onsite Construction Trades students, under the direction of student crew chief Brandin Fareed, are currently working on framing the new manufactured home.
Special thanks to Edgar Murcia-Vega for getting the materials in place for the framers.
Van Buren Tech's Cosmetology salon opens tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12! Call to schedule one of their services performed by a student under the supervision of licensed instructors.
Schedule an appointment: 269-539-5331
Wednesdays (October- March)
8:30am-10:30am
12:30pm-3:00pm
4:00-7:00pm
Van Buren Tech
250 South St.
Lawrence, MI
Check out this week's edition of Tech Times in the Van Buren Reminder! Pick up your copy on Sunday, September 25th at a local store or restaurant near you!
Back to School Parent Night is coming up on Monday, September 26 from 5:30-8pm. Parents and immediate family members of current Van Buren Tech students are welcome to join us to meet our program instructors, explore our facilities, and be a part of your child''s future!
We are anticipating a great new school year as we welcome all staff and students back on Tuesday, August 30, 2022!
We're hiring! Visit vbisd.org for employment opportunities.
Earlier this semester, the Biomedical Science program transformed E. coli bacteria with the gene for Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP). When placed under ultraviolet light, GFP makes the bacteria fluoresce green. Check out the photos to see what it looks like!
