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Career & Technical Education

Welcome to Eaton RESA Career & Technical Education

Greetings! Welcome to Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Eaton County! Following our national motto, “Celebrate TODAY, Own TOMORROW,” our CTE programs inspire and connect students to careers with real-world experiences as they move seamlessly from career exploration to career and college readiness during their K-12 educational journey.

Eaton County has a long-standing history of providing excellent career-focused opportunities for students. CTE programs are offered through the RESA’s Career Preparation Center and all of our local high schools - Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley, and Potterville. Local industry, AIS, Capital Region International Airport, Crosswinds Aviation, Farm Bureau Insurance, and Potter Park Zoo - as well as post-secondary institutions including Davenport University, Lansing Community College, and The University of Olivet offer unique learning opportunities and direct college credit for many CTE programs. 

These CTE partners open the door for many students every day! Beginning in elementary school, students are exposed to early career awareness; in middle school, career exploration around student interest is linked with program offerings, and high school students are intentionally connected with individualized career experiences, programs, industry credentials, and direct college credit.

Let Eaton County CTE programs help YOU jumpstart your career and college readiness! Check out CTE today! 

2026-2027 School Year Enrollment is in progress! 

Check out our Events & Activities page for more information on how to apply!

Career & Technical Education Experience at CPC

 34.7% (over 79,000) of grade 11 and 12 students were enrolled in a CTE program.  

 72.4% of CTE graduates were placed in continuing education or employment related to their high school CTE programs.  

 Over 95% of high school CTE graduates are on-time graduates each year, which is 15% higher than the average of all Michigan students. 

 96.4% (over 23,000) of students who complete a high school CTE program were employed, in continuing education, or both after high school. 

 Students who enrolled in a high school CTE program earned higher wages than non-CTE students within each level of educational attainment.

Business, Management, Marketing & Technology

Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

  • Eaton RESA - Automotive Technology I & II, Heavy Equipment Repair and Operator, Machining & Manufacturing Technology, Robotics & Automation, Welding I & II
  • Grand Ledge Public Schools - Engineering Design, Mechanical Drafting

Health Sciences

  • Eaton RESA - Health Technology I & II, Sports Medicine, Medical Assisting, BSN

Human Services

  • Eaton RESA - Aviation Careers Institute, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Natural Resources & Agri-Science

Partners

AIS Construction Equipment
Capital Region International Airport
Crosswinds Aviation
Farm Bureau Insurance
Potter Park Zoo
The University of Olivet

Contacts

Attendance Line

517.483.9966

Danielle Patterson
Administrative Assistant
517.483.1596
Benjamin Bever
CTE Director/Principal - Career Preparation Center
517.483.1315

Marcee Theisen

CTE Director/Principal - Career Preparation Center
Phone: 517.483.9615
Vlad Lebedintsev
Assistant Superintendent for Career & Technical Education
517.483.1341
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Upcoming Events

  • 11 May
    • AP EXAMS
      thru May 15
      AP EXAMS
      Date: May 11 - May 15
      Calendar: Career Preparation Center
  • 14 May
    • CPC Awards Night (GL High School) Start time 6:30pm
      Date: May 14
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Calendar: Career Preparation Center
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nkf-kkdd-qhe Or dial: (US) +1 470-327-0604 PIN: 268909465# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 21 May
    • GLHS Senior's Last day
      Date: May 21
      Calendar: Career Preparation Center
    • Eaton RESA Staff Meeting 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Eaton RESA Staff Meeting
      Date: May 21
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Room W157
      Calendar: Career Preparation Center
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/knn-qhpm-crn Or dial: (US) +1 631-765-7157 PIN: 223830507# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/knn-qhpm-crn?pin=5784412830670&hs=7 Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
    • Eaton RESA Department Meeting 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
      Eaton RESA Department Meeting
      Date: May 21
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
      Calendar: Career Preparation Center
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/axm-omig-gak Or dial: (US) +1 513-486-2558 PIN: 991200091# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
    • ● MV Graduation Rehearsal ~
      Date: May 21
      Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
      Calendar: Career Preparation Center
    • New Student Admission/Orientation
      Date: May 21
      Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Career Preparation Center
      Orientation to Eaton RESA and LCC Policies
  • 22 May
  • 25 May
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