Big changes are underway in Heavy Equipment Operations! Students are renovating their work area including placing jersey barriers on the edge of the training site to increase safety. By the time they’re done, it’ll be unrecognizable thanks to their incredible skill and hard work! Amazing!
about 20 hours ago, Kimberlee Bennett
🔥 Sparks are flying in Automotive Tech! Students are welding up a sifter for our Heavy Equipment Operation crew... awesome cross-program collaboration!
3 days ago, Gloria Noyes
WRVC’s Business students visited the University of Maine on Friday! In addition to exploring the campus, both Tech 1 and Tech 2 students had the opportunity to work with Jason Harkins, Dean of the Maine Business School, and Julia Van Steenberghe, Director of Student Success.
During the visit, students participated in an informational workshop and a hands-on activity focused on collaboration and problem-solving. Working in small groups, they developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), gaining valuable insight into both the challenges and the importance of creating clear, effective processes.
Thank you to our Business Instructor, Jana Boody Billings, for organizing this incredible opportunity. Thank you to Bridge Academy for supporting this event!
9 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
WRVC's Computer Science students had the pleasure of an interactive trip to UMaine on Friday. With the help of UMaine Computer Science freshman, Abby, and Professor Yifeng Zhu our students had a full day! From coding legos with Abby to walking through a hands on computer engineering demonstration, and getting to solder circuit boards our students learned a lot! Thank you to Mr. Fields and Mrs. O'Toole for supporting our students in this post-secondary opportunity. We also want to give a special thanks to Taylor Ward for organizing this trip! Thank you UMaine!
10 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Career Technology Education is known for being hands-on, but just as important, it is also minds-on! While we often showcase many action shots of our students in the shops, labs or outside doing site work, much of our programming is in the classroom through bookwork, trainings, certification prep, presentations and more. These components of CTE are crucial to student success!
13 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Automotive Technology students are learning the science behind the systems- exploring electricity, testing batteries, plugging tires and developing problem solving skills that will drive their future careers. Instructors Carter Waldren and Tim Hiltz are ensuring our students get it all!
16 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Future Educators in Action! WRVC's Educational Pathways Students have welcomed this year's students to You 'n' Me Nursery School. Both high school and nursery school students are getting into a nice routine with lots of smiling faces! Several of our WRVC students have shared their excitement about getting the chance to work with the 'littles.'
16 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
WRVC teachers participated in a professional development visit to the Rotary House job site to see the work being completed through our Building Trades, Electricity and Heavy Equipment Operations Programs.
The visit provided an opportunity for staff to see students’ learning in action, celebrate program accomplishments, and explore meaningful ways for program collaboration to enhance real-world, hands-on learning experiences. As a result of this visit, our FIre Fighting students will be visiting this build site to learn more about building structures and fire codes.
22 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Last year, two CTE instructors were selected to participate in the Emergent Literacy Facilitator Training. Darlene Bruns from the Westbrook Regional Center, along with Lauren Remington from the St. Croix Regional Tech Center, completed the training and have been busy training their students. Last week, WRVC students completed their Module 1 training, and all participants received certificates, earning 6.5 hours of professional development.
We would like to thank the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for the opportunity to attend this free training program, which has enabled us to offer these trainings at no cost to our students in the Education Pathways program. Being able to offer these trainings enhances our high school students' opportunities, reinforcing the importance of early reading skills in the younger generation.
27 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Check out the ELECTRIFYINGLY awesome t-shirts/uniforms that our Tech I Electricity students are rocking!
27 days ago, Gloria Noyes
From learning to roll them properly, and unroll them quickly to spraying water and carefully reloading them back onto the firetruck, WRVC's Fire Fighting students did A LOT of work with fire hoses this week! Thank you to Cape Elizabeth Fire Department for coming to WRVC and giving our students this great experience! Some of you may recognize the Cape Elizabeth Fire Fighter in one of the photos - that's Tyler Granata, WRVC graduate, class of 2025. Tyler, thanks for returning to WRVC to teach our current students and for your service! We are proud of you!
27 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Our Tech I students in both Cybersecurity and in Computer Science & Multimedia programs are diving into the world of innovation. With instructors Rob Jaime and David Field leading the way, our students are developing critical skills in problem solving and digital defense!
about 1 month ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Criminal Justice Tech I students rolled up their sleeves and made a difference! This dedicated group came together to clean up litter and beautify the WRVC/WHS campus, showing true leadership, pride, and commitment to their community. Way to set the standard and lead by example!
about 1 month ago, Gloria Noyes
WRVC's instructors worked with Instructional Coach, Jason Dionne, today focusing on HOWLs, Habits of Work and Learning. As we prepare students to enter the workforce, go to college, continue industry training or join the military we focus on these HOWLs: Respect, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Inclusivity and Preparation. Today WRVC staff engaged in conversations reflecting on these areas and ways to strengthen these practices within their programs.
about 1 month ago, Kimberlee Bennett
They are back in the shop and shifting into high gear! Our second-year Automotive Tech students have wasted no time jumping right back into their program. Under the guidance of instructors Mr. Hiltz and Mr. Waldren, students are getting opportunities to apply their learning with hands-on vehicle work. Our Tech II students are continuing to build their skills for the road ahead.
about 1 month ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Today Medical Occupations and Culinary Arts sharpened their skills - TOGETHER! Medical Occupation and Culinary Arts students collaborated as they learned about proper knife use, food safety, meal prepping, food service and kitchen equipment sanitization. Students in both programs gained important knowledge on safety, teamwork and professionalism! Thanks to the students and instructors!
about 1 month ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Exciting things are happening in the Heavy Equipment Operation Program!! WRVC's HEO program has purchased a NEW Case 221 Articulating Loader. Adam Labbe, the Branch Manager, conducted a training for the Tech 2 students.
about 2 months ago, Kimberlee Bennett
WRVC was proudly featured on WGME13 last night. This is a great segment on Career Technical Education and the success it brings to our students!
Click Here to see the segment!
2 months ago, Kimberlee Bennett
🎉 Success Starts at WRVC! 🎉
Watch Us on Channel 13 – Thursday, August 28!
At Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC), we don’t just teach trades ... we build futures! Just ask Brandon Graves, Fiona Harmon, and Isabelle Fortin, three outstanding former students who are living proof that hands-on learning and real-world experience can pave the way to incredible opportunities.
These students represent just a few of the many success stories coming out of WRVC.... and the best part, this is only the beginning for them! You will also hear from our dynamic Chef Hernandez, who was a former student, intern, substitute, and is now our Culinary Arts teacher.
📺 TUNE IN to Channel 13 News this Thursday, August 28, during the evening news to see WRVC in action! You'll get an inside look at the incredible work happening in our classrooms, workshops, and labs... where passion meets purpose, and students prepare for bright futures in real careers.
2 months ago, Gloria Noyes
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible staff and students of WRVC for their enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication in welcoming the 8th graders from Bonny Eagle, Gorham, and Westbrook Middle Schools. Your efforts in showcasing our outstanding programs made a lasting impression and truly highlighted the exciting opportunities WRVC has to offer. It was a joy to host these bright young visitors, and we hope this experience has sparked their interest in becoming part of our WRVC community in the future!
5 months ago, Gloria Noyes
