Everett receives first districtwide Chapter 74 CTE advisory report; chairs recommend certifications, equipment and partnerships

The Everett School Committee on June 16 heard the district’s first general advisory committee report for Chapter 74 career and technical education (CTE) programs, where industry representatives urged new certification tracks, equipment upgrades and deeper partnerships with colleges and employers.

"We are making history here tonight at Everett High School by having the first ever general advisory committee for chapter 74 programs here in the district," said Siobhan Araya, the district’s director of career and technical education, opening the presentation.

Members of program advisory committees (PACs) for eight Chapter 74 programs — advanced manufacturing, carpentry, culinary arts, health assisting, hospitality management, marketing, medical assisting and programming and web development — summarized findings from fall and spring PAC meetings and offered specific recommendations. The chairs highlighted workforce alignment, industry-recognized certifications and hands-on experience as common priorities.

Advanced manufacturing chair Mikaela Konopka said the PAC emphasized aligning instruction with industry expectations and pursuing certifications in 3D printing and…