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thinking “Ok, so this is why I learned that in school,” or “Oh, so that’s how that concept is applied.” I really think that businesses and educators need to think differently and greatly increase the work-based learning experiences for students so we can see firsthand the relevancy and practical application of what we are learning in classrooms.

technicians in the world, guaranteeing him a high-paying technical job upon completion. You are involved with a unique education program receiving national attention. How did CTE help? I’ve taken Drafting, Construction Technology 1 and 2, and Introduction and Principles of Engineering. I will take Drafting 2 and Mechanical Engineering this year. These classes really helped me during my internship at Siemens Energy with reading blueprints, understanding computer programming and using precision tools. I have also been helped with my core classes at school because I see the practical application of concepts like physics and geometry. In actuality, all engineering is, is determining which shapes are best suited to make a high-quality

work-piece and the geometry to prove or disprove my theories. Working at Siemens has helped me to see that the classroom is really a preparation for the real world. It has brought my STEM classes to life and helped me understand the great high-tech opportunities I want to pursue in the field of advanced manufacturing.
Mike Realon is the career and community
development coordinator at the Olympic Community of Schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District in North Carolina. He serves a campus housing five theme-based high schools. He can be reached at michael.realon@cms.k12.nc.us.

Maceo Ruckers-Shivers
An Olympic rising senior, Maceo has now completed a paid summer internship at Siemens Energ y, which makes him eligible to become enrolled in a formal European-style apprenticeship program during his final year at Olympic. If he is chosen, Siemens will commit $175,000 toward educating and training him (and other apprentices) over four years to become one of the most highly trained and skilled

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