Our Tech I students in both Cybersecurity and in Computer Science & Multimedia programs are diving into the world of innovation. With instructors Rob Jaime and David Field leading the way, our students are developing critical skills in problem solving and digital defense!
Criminal Justice Tech I students rolled up their sleeves and made a difference! This dedicated group came together to clean up litter and beautify the WRVC/WHS campus, showing true leadership, pride, and commitment to their community. Way to set the standard and lead by example!
WRVC's instructors worked with Instructional Coach, Jason Dionne, today focusing on HOWLs, Habits of Work and Learning. As we prepare students to enter the workforce, go to college, continue industry training or join the military we focus on these HOWLs: Respect, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Inclusivity and Preparation. Today WRVC staff engaged in conversations reflecting on these areas and ways to strengthen these practices within their programs.
They are back in the shop and shifting into high gear! Our second-year Automotive Tech students have wasted no time jumping right back into their program. Under the guidance of instructors Mr. Hiltz and Mr. Waldren, students are getting opportunities to apply their learning with hands-on vehicle work. Our Tech II students are continuing to build their skills for the road ahead.
Today Medical Occupations and Culinary Arts sharpened their skills - TOGETHER! Medical Occupation and Culinary Arts students collaborated as they learned about proper knife use, food safety, meal prepping, food service and kitchen equipment sanitization. Students in both programs gained important knowledge on safety, teamwork and professionalism! Thanks to the students and instructors!
Exciting things are happening in the Heavy Equipment Operation Program!! WRVC's HEO program has purchased a NEW Case 221 Articulating Loader. Adam Labbe, the Branch Manager, conducted a training for the Tech 2 students.
WRVC was proudly featured on WGME13 last night. This is a great segment on Career Technical Education and the success it brings to our students!
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🎉 Success Starts at WRVC! 🎉
Watch Us on Channel 13 – Thursday, August 28!
At Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC), we don’t just teach trades ... we build futures! Just ask Brandon Graves, Fiona Harmon, and Isabelle Fortin, three outstanding former students who are living proof that hands-on learning and real-world experience can pave the way to incredible opportunities.
These students represent just a few of the many success stories coming out of WRVC.... and the best part, this is only the beginning for them! You will also hear from our dynamic Chef Hernandez, who was a former student, intern, substitute, and is now our Culinary Arts teacher.
📺 TUNE IN to Channel 13 News this Thursday, August 28, during the evening news to see WRVC in action! You'll get an inside look at the incredible work happening in our classrooms, workshops, and labs... where passion meets purpose, and students prepare for bright futures in real careers.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible staff and students of WRVC for their enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication in welcoming the 8th graders from Bonny Eagle, Gorham, and Westbrook Middle Schools. Your efforts in showcasing our outstanding programs made a lasting impression and truly highlighted the exciting opportunities WRVC has to offer. It was a joy to host these bright young visitors, and we hope this experience has sparked their interest in becoming part of our WRVC community in the future!
First-year students in the Culinary Arts program recently wrapped up their semester with a sweet and creative final project... designing, baking, and decorating custom cakes. This hands-on assignment served as both a celebration of the skills they’ve developed throughout the course and a practical demonstration of foundational culinary techniques. The unique, personalized cake creations showcased the students' creativity and talents!
A big thank you to the Army National Guard for bringing the fun to WRVC! Our Tech I students had a blast tackling the giant inflatable obstacle course, squaring off in sumo suit wrestling, and enjoying some friendly competition over corn hole. The weather was perfect, and the energy was even better. We’re grateful for this engaging opportunity that let our students connect, compete, and just have fun. Thanks again for making it a memorable day!
On Tuesday, an all-star team from both our Tech 1 and 2 Culinary Arts classes competed against PATH's students to participate in an MRE challenge. Each team got to hand-pick their MRE and create a menu incorporating each item of the chosen meals, ready to eat. Students did a great job in this friendly competition. Thank you to the Army National Guard for supporting this event and providing such wonderful judges. It was a terrific opportunity!
The Medical Occupations program is gaining hands-on experience with essential caregiving skills, one of which is providing bed baths with care, professionalism, and empathy.
There are different types of bed baths, including partial bed baths, which are performed when only certain areas of the body need to be cleaned. This might be necessary if a patient has fragile skin, is unable to stand or bear weight, or cannot get out of bed due to illness or injury.
Students are taught to assess each patient's unique needs and to adapt their approach accordingly. Equally important, they learn to preserve the patient’s privacy and dignity, while encouraging as much independence as the individual is capable of during the process. These are not just technical skills, they are the foundation of compassionate care.
Celebrating Special People in Our Littles' Lives--- The Early Childhood Occupations Education program hosted a heartwarming event in the nursery school classroom, where our "Littles" invited their special family members to visit and share in a joyful celebration.
Each child thoughtfully created a handmade gift for their guest, and the classroom was filled with smiles, laughter, and love as they celebrated the important people in their lives. It was a meaningful opportunity for connection and a beautiful reminder of the strong bonds between our students and their families and home, and school relationships.
This event also offered a valuable learning experience for our Early Childhood Education students, who helped plan and lead the day’s activities. As future educators, they had the chance to engage directly with families, build relationships, and become part of a caring, supportive community.
We are so proud of our Littles, their special guests, and our aspiring teachers for making this event such a memorable one!
Thank you to our Business Advisory Committee for taking the time to meet this week. We value your collaboration and creative input as we work together to strengthen our Business program and shape meaningful opportunities for our students’ future success.
Something eggstraordinary has happened at You 'N' Me Nursery School! 🐣 As part of our Early Childhood Education program, our little learners had the joy of watching baby chicks hatch from their incubators this week. It was a hands-on lesson in life, growth, and gentle care, and their excitement was contagious!
We hope you had a wonderful vacation! We look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 28th! Welcome back!
Today the Electricity and Heavy Equipment Operation programs proudly participated in the ABC Maine Craft Championship, the largest statewide workforce development event. High school students from across the state gathered at the Augusta Civic Center to explore a wide range of skills and experiences within the construction industry. The event featured over 40 contractors, businesses, and schools who set up booths, tables, exhibits, and hands-on activities to engage students and provide them with a glimpse of their future workforce opportunities. Additionally, some exhibitors hosted career fair style tables, offering valuable information about employment and training opportunities within their organizations.
We are absolutely thrilled to share that our two electrical competitors, Ben W. and Griffin S., both earned impressive placements, with Ben securing 3rd place and Griffin finishing 6th out of 20 competitors. We couldn't be more proud of their accomplishments and our students' respectful behaviors during this trip.
A heartfelt thank you to the Associated Builders & Contractors of Maine for making this enriching learning experience possible for our students. Your support and commitment to workforce development are truly appreciated!
On Sunday, March 23, WRVC Culinary Arts students helped prepare, cook, and serve a dish at the ACF (American Culinary Federation) CascoBay Chapter's Annual Banquet Dinner. Students Worked with Chef Nikkol Mulligan, the Executive Chef of the Black Point Inn. The dish they presented was a pan-seared skate wing served over cauliflower puree with lemongrass and ginger tomato jam! Yummy! Thank you to our students who helped at this event.
WRVC Futures Fair: A HUGE thank you to our Futures Fair coordinator, Mrs. O'Toole, for the impeccable job she did bringing this special career-focused event together for our students, local businesses, colleges/universities, military, and our trades-related stakeholders! 👏👏👏 A heartfelt thank you to all the students and staff who contributed to the setup and cleanup efforts, as well. We received such positive feedback from our vendors, who were impressed by the organization, friendliness, and engagement of our school community. Our visitors couldn’t stop raving about how delicious the food was—thank you to the Culinary Arts program for making it all possible... Everything was AMAZING! 🤩🤩🤩 Thank you to the MELMAC team for their continued support with this event, we appreciate all you do for WRVC.
