Tech Center

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Summer Tech Camp for Middle School Students is now open for registration! If you have a current 6th, 7th, or 8th grader, this camp is for you! Visit www.allegantechcenter.org and follow the link for Summer Tech Camp for program descriptions and online enrollment link, or, use the QR code provided.
Cost: $45 individual or $60 for 2+ students in the same household.
Please call 269-512-7800 for any questions or also to enroll over the phone.

Allegan Tech Center Vet Tech students are learning and enjoying their first FFA State Convention in Lansing. Two delegates visited the capital today! We cannot wait to learn how they do in competition! Good luck!

Students who are committed to athletics can attend the Tech Center, earn a trade or college prep. Otsego senior Lucy Mercer did just that...was successful in both and is now committed to volleyball and St. Clair County Community College.

The Allegan Tech Center's Graphic Art & Design program was tasked to design a trophy for the Lakeshore Advantage Visionary Award 2026 recipients. Martin High School senior, Jade Hooper, a second-year student, was the designer. Then, in collaboration with our Engineering, Electronics, and Robotics program, each trophy was laser cut and delivered to our Building Trades program to create wooden bases for mounting. Pictured is one of the trophies and Graphic Art & Design para-educator Olivia Collison, instructor Valli Virgo-Caperton, and principal Joe Tenbusch attended the awards event to represent the Tech Center and to congratulate and support Lakeshore Advantage and award winners.

FFA Districts were held in Hopkins, MI on January 29, and our Veterinary Technical Sciences program had students competing. Briella Blankenship and Taylin Allen participated in Public Speaking and Hannah Negen and Kylee Thompson in Job Interview.
All four students won Silver!
(Photo has instructors and students pictured left to right: Madison McGorman (Para-educator), Briella Blankenship, Taylin Allen, Hannah Negen, Kylee Thompson, and Ashlee Berens (Instructor)

As an emergency medical student, the first clinical experience can feel overwhelming, nerve-racking, intimidating, and even scary. It is the first time you step beyond the classroom and into assessing and treating real patients. However, not for Nolan Healey. Nolan's first ride-along came with a sense of familiarity, and a unique opportunity that not many students get to experience. Nolan had both his mom and dad in the ambulance beside him and he was able to learn the job first-hand from the same people who inspired him to pursue the career. The stories he had heard for years around the dinner table suddenly came to life as he checked equipment, responded to EMS calls, and witnessed his parents' calm teamwork in action.

The Allegan Advantage is a program at the Allegan Tech Center that makes dual enrollment accessible to high school students during their school day. Our partnership with Lake Michigan College helps fill the gap because we do not have a community college in the County. Learn more about it at one of our information meetings and talk with your high school counselor.

We are excited to welcome the Early College Allegan County applicants from Allegan, Hopkins, Otsego, and Plainwell on Wednesday! There are make-up days next week if you were sick or had a school conflict! See you counselor for information on days and times.

Manufacturing is a high-demand, high-skilled, high-paying industry. Take your first step to an introductory course in Manufacturing, for FREE!!
Learn about the industry and practice the skills needed to feel confident starting this career path. Once you earn your certificate, Goodwill will connect you with companies ready to hire. Lay the foundation for your future and strengthen your resume through this program. Normally, a course like this would be 100's of dollars. In partnership with Goodwill Industries, it is being offered for free at the Allegan Tech Center. Sign up today! Call Erik Bergh: 269-459-4769 to enroll.

Happy School Counselor Week to our counselors, Art Ziemelis and Breanne Dalm! You are a special kind of glue that strengthens our team at the Allegan Tech Center. We are grateful!

Early College Allegan County Application Days are set! Check for your district's application day. We look forward to greeting our applicants and walking alongside them during this process!

Please join us tonight to learn about this amazing opportunity for current sophomores!

We are currently offering open enrollment for our IT Curriculum. Show up once a week for in-person support or not. You have access to the full curriculum, let it take you where you want to go! Mr. Lincoln can help guide you. You have access to testing through June! For the hours of curriculum you have access to vs. cost, you will not find a better deal.

Join our Adult CTE Program in Auto Technology! You will be introduced to our state-of-the-art Auto facility. There is still time to join, and seats are available! Call Allyson to get registered: 269-512-7855

Welding starts soon! There are still spots available. Take advantage of the expertise we offer right here at the Allegan Tech Center with our instructor Gerald Funk! Interested in seeking a job after? Our Career Navigator and Mr. Funk's knowledge of the industry can help move you in the right direction.

What's better than welding in the Winter at the Allegan Tech Center? Come on in and get warmed up in a welding bay while getting hands-on training for a Welding career, learn a new skill, or improve on existing skills. There are still spots for February, but they fill quickly! See flyer for details!

We are "gearing" up for Auto Technology! Are you seeking new skills for home car repair or looking to explore a new career? Look no further! Sign up for our Adult Auto class today!

New Year, New Career! Start your journey in one of the most sought-after industries by starting your training today. We are proud to work with Goodwill Industries to be able to offer this FREE opportunity! See flyer for details.

We are happy to offer an evening class through Lake Michigan College for college credit, taught by our own Anthony Lincoln! He has been credentialled through LMC this year and also offers direct college credit to our high school students during the day. Now, we can offer the course to adults in the evening!
This is a great way to explore the broad world of technology!
See details on flyer to register. Financial Aid eligible.