A representative for the College of Lake County will be in the lobby to speak with students on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Congratulations to Kristin Jans (Early Childhood Education, Wauconda) and Brandon Bauer (Criminal Justice, Mundelein) as they were selected to attend the Illinois Principals Association Breakfast with Mrs. Riddel on Wednesday, April 18. These students were selected for their outstanding leadership both in the classroom and their communities.

SkillsUSA members attending the State Conference are reminded to pick up a Permit to Drive this week if needing to drive to the Tech Campus on Thursday, April 26.

Applications for the College of Lake County Career Foundation Scholarship are due to Ms. Martin this Friday, April 20, by 3:00 p.m.

"You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses." -Ziggy

Spring Break is next week at the Tech Campus. Classes will resume on Monday, April 2. Enjoy the week away!

Friday, March 23, is an early release for PM Cosmetology students. All students will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m.

The student deli is closed this week. Students are reminded to plan accordingly.

The College of Lake County Career Foundation Scholarship application is now available in the front office. Completed applications are due to Ms. Martin by Friday, April 20. The College of Lake County will select two applicants to receive the scholarship, covering two years of education. Please read the application carefully.

SkillsUSA members attending the State Conference are reminded that all fees and forms are due by Wednesday, March 21.

"If you DREAM it, you can DO it!" -Walt Disney

SkillsUSA Fundraising will begin this week. SkillsUSA members interested in selling candy to offset the cost of the trip will need to have all required signatures on the Tech Campus Fundraising Agreement form before candy can be sold. ALL forms and fees ($170.00) are due by Wednesday, March 21.

There will be a meeting today in the Media Center for those SkillsUSA members that plan on attending the SkillsUSA State Conference at: 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 2:15 p.m.

The Tech Campus is open today and will hold classes.- Friday, February 24, 2012

SkillsUSA members that have registered to take Written Qualifying Exams are reminded to complete the SkillsUSA Professional Development Program (PDP) exam by Thursday, February 23. Members may take the PDP exam in their program area or meet Ms. Martin in the Media Center on Thursday at: 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 1:15 p.m.

SkillsUSA members taking Written Qualifying Exams are reminded to be at Libertyville High Schools this Saturday, February 25, by 8:40 a.m. Members will only need to bring a picture ID along with writing utensils. We will not have exam tickets this year. Good luck!

SkillsUSA members that have registered to take Written Qualifying Exams are reminded to complete the SkillsUSA Professional Development Program (PDP) exam by Thursday, February 23. Members may take the PDP exam in their program area or meet Ms. Martin in the Media Center on Thursday at: 8:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 1:15 p.m.

The race continues to see which Tech Campus program can get the most Facebook Likes! Photographic Design had a huge jump last week! Visit your program page on www.techcampus.org to like your favorite program...here are the current like counts: Automotive Collision Repair 3 Likes, Automotive Service 16 Likes, Building Trades 2 Likes, Certified Nurse Assisting 2 Likes, Computer Support Services 4 Likes, Cosmetology 31 Likes, Criminal Justice 4 Likes, Culinary Arts 2 Likes, Early Childhood Education 7 Likes, Emergency Medical Services 6 Likes, Fire Fighting 5 Likes, Game/C++ Programming 3 Likes, Graphic/Web Design 10 Likes, Medical Assisting 5 Likes, Photographic Design 22 Likes, Welding/Fabrication 0 Likes

ACTE Highlights the 2012 Achieve 100 Award Winners during CTE Month /content.aspx?id=17433

9-11-2011 Tribute at the Tech Campus

9-11-2011 Tribute at the Tech Campus

The race is on to see which Tech Campus program can get the most Facebook Likes! Visit your program page on www.techcampus.org to like your favorite program! Here's the current count: Automotive Collision Repair 1 Likes, Automotive Service 12 Likes, Building Trades 2 Likes, Certified Nurse Assisting 1 Likes, Computer Support Services 0 Likes, Cosmetology 27 Likes, Criminal Justice 4 Likes, Culinary Arts 1 Likes, Early Childhood Education 3 Likes, Emergency Medical Services 0 Likes, Fire Fighting 0 Likes, Game/C++ Programming 2 Likes, Graphic/Web Design 0 Likes, Medical Assisting 2 Likes, Photographic Design 0 Likes, and Welding/Fabrication 0 Likes

Career and Technical Education leaders respond to President’s proposed FY 2013 budget /content.aspx?id=17415

Check out the new "Like" buttons at the top of each program area web page at www.techcampus.org. Show your support for your program by clicking the "Like" button on that page. Right now Cosmetology already has 26 Likes!

"Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost." -Robert H. Schuller

Mr. Jones, Dean of Students, identified the following scholarship opportunity, check it out! http://ping.fm/5BL07

"I am not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." -Thomas Edison

Thank you to everyone that attended our Tour of Tech! The night was a huge success with over 1300 parents, students, board members, business partners, and post secondary schools in attendance! A special thanks to our 45 business and industry partners and post-secondary schools that came to bring information on careers and training opportunities. Please continue to visit our website for future event dates and information. Thank you for your continued support of the Tech Campus and Career and Technical Education.

"My concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." -Abraham Lincoln

"Don’t take insults personally, sidestep negative energy, and look for the good in others. You can utilize that good – as different as it may be –
to improve your point of view and enlarge your perspective." -Stephen R. Covey

We are all students and teachers. “What did I come here to learn and what did I come here to teach?”

Association for Career and Technical Education Responds to State of the Union /content.aspx?id=17330

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY CELEBRATES POSITIVE IMPACTS, RAISES AWARENESS DURING CTE MONTH /content.aspx?id=17317

Cosmo Saturday LATE START at 9:00 a.m. on January 21.

"You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do." -Henry Ford

Tour of Tech has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Please spread the word!

Non schola sed vita decimos. (Only the educated are free.) -Epictetus, Greek philosopher

SkillsUSA members are reminded to register for written qualifying exams if you have not done so. Registration will be finalized on Friday, January 20.

The Tech Campus administration is working on a rescheduled date for Tour of Tech. Information will be forthcoming.

Juniors don’t forget to meet with your guidance counselors to register for Tech Campus classes for the 2012-2013 school year.

Rotary scholarship applications are available in the front office. Students will need to contact their local rotary club for further details.

The Tech Campus recruitment season continues this week with presentations at Vernon Hills on Wednesday, January 18, and Waukegan on Thursday, January 19. Student ambassadors from these schools that are interested in helping please see Ms. Martin and contact your member school contact for permission. The Waukegan recruit is an evening event.

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The next best thing is the wrong thing. And the worst thing you can do is nothing." -Theodore Roosevelt

ACTE Announces 2012 Board Election Results /content.aspx?id=17257

Check out the new Tech Campus Creations Cosmetology Clinic price list. http://ping.fm/6Ljcl

Bring your student ID to the Cosmetology Clinic and pay only $2.25 for a haircut! Get your hair and nails done for a school dance or another special event for a special price of $12.50! All high school students are welcome, so spread the word! Cosmetology Campus Creations Salon is open Wednesday through Friday from 8:30-11:45 and 1:00-4:30. We will also be providing services on Saturday, January 7th from 8:00-2:00 (the last appointment is taken at 11:00 a.m.). No appointment necessary! Visit techcampuscreations.com for more info!

"If we don’t change the direction we’re going, we’re likely to end up where we’re headed." -Chinese Proverb

Happy New Year and welcome back! Classes resume at the Tech Campus today.