Discover CTE: Student Stories, News, and Events

What an incredible experience at Hospitality Rising: A Student Summit! Jordan School District students with top aptitudes in leadership, strategy, and human connection joined peers at the University of Utah JW Marriott, Jr. Institute to explore high-impact global careers in hospitality and tourism.

Here’s a look at what our future leaders tackled in their breakout sessions:

• Revenue Management Activity: Played the "Length of Stay" strategy game to maximize hotel profits through analytical decision-making.

• Beyond the Front Desk Panel: Heard industry leaders share insights on high-growth, non-traditional career pathways.

• A World of Opportunities: Mapped out global hospitality and tourism roles through an interactive exploration activity.

Huge thank you to the host team and industry leaders for inspiring the next generation of innovators!

 

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Silverwolves Step into STEM: Discover Engineering Exhibit Brings Hands-On Innovation to Riverton High. Our Riverton High School science, math, and computer science students recently got an exciting look into STEM careers thanks to the University of Utah Discover Engineering traveling exhibit! This hands-on, interactive experience introduced our students to the incredible majors offered within the U’s John and Marcia Price College of University of Utah, John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. Thank you to the University of Utah for bringing real-world STEM concepts to life for our Silverwolves!

 

Future Leader Spotlighted: OHSM Students Shine at CCA Presentation Showcase! Big congratulations to our College and Career Awareness students at Oquirrh Hills Middle School! To wrap up the end of the quarter, CCA classes held their presentation showcase, where the top three groups earned the special opportunity to present their hard work, creative research, and career insights right in front of their peers.

 

Shaping Utah's Next Generation: Insights from the Jordan CTE Economic Summit! Great energy and insight at the Jordan School District CTE Economic Summit! Local employers, government and education leaders, and community partners gathered to discuss how we can continue building Utah's future workforce. Jordan CTE aims to expand local industry partnerships through Internships, Job shadows, Apprenticeships, and Profession-Based Experiences with the goal of empowering the next generation of local entrepreneurs and skilled pros.

Keynote speaker Michael Jeanfreau, an economist with the Utah Department of Workforce Services, provided crucial insights into Utah’s evolving economic landscape. His presentation detailed emerging labor-market trends, high-growth regional industries, and the essential skill sets the upcoming generation of workers will need to succeed.

Jordan CTE extends special thanks to our sponsors: Cyprus Credit Union, Staker Parson, Chamber West Chamber of Commerce, Utah Asphalt Pavement Association, Hunt Electric, Mountain West Chamber of Commerce, and the South Valley Chamber of Commerce.

 

Jordan School District Students Dig In To Profession-Based Experiences at Utah Governor's Mansion. Jordan School District’s Landscape Architecture students recently launched our new Profession-Based Experiences program at the "Governor’s Mansion Goes Waterwise" initiative! Led by JATC instructor Margaret Ward, students are partnering with Cynthia Bee from Slow the Flow this year to cultivate water-wise plants in the JATC Greenhouse. They will plant these native, drought-tolerant species next spring as part of Phase 2 at the Governor’s Mansion. Last week, these same students volunteered their time planting as part of the "Flip the Strip" in Phase 1 of the water-wise initiative.

 

Celebrating Success: Jordan School District Students Shine at the FCCLA National Competition! We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Jordan School District students who recently represented our schools and community at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Competition. Competing on the national stage is a prestigious milestone that takes months of dedication, preparation, and skill refinement. Our students stepped up to the challenge, showcased their expertise, and brought home top national honors! Please join us in recognizing these outstanding student leaders:

• Bingham High School - Noah Christensen — Gold Medal & 3rd Place in the Nation
• Copper Hills High School - Kylie Benedict — Silver Medal
• Herriman High School - Paige Mickelsen — Silver Medal

JSD Silverwolves Are National Champions! Our Riverton High School competitors represented the Silverwolves with excellence on the national stage, and every student who attended earned a Top 10 national finish in their respective competitions!
National Results:
Kate McAffee – Customer Service: National Champion (1st Place), earning an incredible, possibly record-setting, 954 points out of 1000 points possible!
Jeremiah Mitchell – Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR): 10th Place
Greg Campbell – Motorcycle Service Technology: 6th Place.