Career Tech News
September 14th, 2026
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Career Tech Families,
Exciting things are happening at William D. Ford Career Technical Center! Several field trips are taking place, giving students opportunities to connect their classroom learning to the world of work. Across our programs, students are building their skills through hands-on learning, and we are proud to celebrate second-year students who are landing jobs in their career fields!
Thank you to the families who attended parent-teacher conferences. We appreciate your partnership in supporting your student’s success. If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns or to discuss your student’s progress.
Mrs. Pringle
Principal/ CTE Director
William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Important Upcoming Dates
- 10/16- Administration Appreciation Day
- 10/30- End of 1st Quarter
- 10/30- Skeleton party 6-8pm
- 11/3- Professional Development Day. NO SCHOOL for students
- 11/25-27-NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
🚨WBL Student Spotlight
A Recipe for Success: Celebrating Jairo's Next Chapter!
We are thrilled to congratulate 2nd-year Culinary student Jairo on continuing his work-based learning experience as a line cook at Glacier Hills The Pavilion! Jairo continues to bring incredible dedication and passion while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen every day. Please join us in celebrating his hard work and success as he sharpens his skills for a bright culinary career.
Keep up the amazing work, Jairo!
📸 Picture Day Success
Our first Picture Day was a massive success, thanks to the incredible cooperation of our students, teachers, and staff! The entire process ran smoothly from start to finish.
School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
- Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
- Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
- Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
Thank You, Custodial Team!
We celebrated our Amazing Custodial Staff on Friday, October 2
It takes a village to keep our community running smoothly, and our custodians are truly the real MVPs. Every clean hallway, emptied trash can, and perfectly set up room is a direct result of their dedication. Thank you for working so hard behind the scenes to create a safe, healthy, and happy space for us to learn and work. We are so incredibly grateful for everything you do.
School Dojo
Please join our school's class Dojo for weekly updates of what is happening at Career Tech.
If you receive a message from class Dojo regarding your students' attendance please log into your Parent Portal to verify the attendance.
Remember if you need help with your dojo account you can Submit a support request.
Manufacturing Day at William D. Ford Career-Tech Center
For Manufacturing Day, students from the Architecture, Engineering & Design and Mechatronics Engineering programs at William D. Ford Career-Tech Center visited Jacobsen Industries and the WCCCD Ted Scott Campus.
Students toured Jacobsen Industries and learned about the company’s history, evolution, and the products they manufacture. They also experienced firsthand the strong sense of teamwork and respect among Jacobsen employees. From the owner to entry-level employees, everyone demonstrated a shared commitment to the company and to one another.
The visit gave students a valuable look at careers in manufacturing and the importance of teamwork, innovation, and a positive workplace culture.
A special thank you to Jacobsen Industries, WCCCD, and SEMCA for helping make Manufacturing Day a meaningful experience for our students!
Jacobsen Industries
WCCCD Classroom
Touring the facility
🚧The road to success is under construction!
Students have begun their journey into the building industry, starting with core safety protocols, equipment orientation, and project tracking workflows. Throughout the course, participants will gain practical, real-world experience in carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing, preparing them for direct pathways into local apprenticeships and high-demand industry careers.
🧑🚒The next generation of heroes are officially on the line!
The William D. Ford Fire Academy is back in action. Our fire cadets have kicked off their year of intense training, heading to WCCCD every week to master the hands-on skills needed for immediate, post-high school careers.
This demanding program leads directly to state firefighter certification by the end of the year. Our history is packed with more success stories than we can count, and these pictures capture the exact moment where it all starts. We aren't just building firefighters—we are building legends.
🚒Northville Welcomes Three William D. Ford Alumni!
A massive congratulations to former fire cadets Max, Owen, and Nathan on finishing their first year as full-time firefighters in Northville City. On October 8, 2026, they celebrated their official badge pinning ceremony—a proud milestone for them and our entire program.
Did you know that 30% of all firefighters hired in Northville come directly from the William D. Ford Fire Academy? We are immensely proud of them and the legacy of excellence our academy continues to build every single year.
