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Dearborn official summarizes career and technical education offerings, funding shortfalls and new cybersecurity program
Summary
District CTE director John Bridal briefed the board on 11 programs at the Michael Berry Career Center, recent grants (including a $250,000 cybersecurity award), a roughly 34% state funding cut, and plans to expand trade and apprenticeship pathways.
John Bridal, director of career and technical education for the Dearborn City School District, told the school board that the district runs 11 CTE programs at the Michael Berry Career Center and is pursuing expansions in cybersecurity and skilled trades.
Bridal said the programs combine standard academic curriculum with hands-on skill training, work-based learning, industry certifications and college-credit opportunities through articulation agreements with Henry Ford Community College.
Bridal framed the update by noting February is Career and Technical Education Month and by introducing Chef Karen Pokrifke, the culinary arts teacher who runs the school restaurant, Ellie’s Eatery, and whose students compete in statewide ProStart events.
He described the CTE offerings as culinary arts and hospitality; a business academy; allied health; pre-education; criminal justice and law;…
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