Come check out our programs and see for yourself! This is the time to find your program. Prospective students, friends and family all welcome. Visit our Info Sessions page at btc.bsdvt.org/informational-sessions/ for programs, times and locations.
Honoring BTC’s 2023 Presidential Scholars
BTC has two new Presidential Scholars: from Design and Illustration, Hayden Jessiman (MMU) and from Digital Media Lab, Anthony Rizvanov (EHS). On Monday, January 30th, Anthony and Hayden were honored with their awards at the Vermont State House.
We are incredibly proud of you, Anthony and Hayden! Your hard work and dedication is beyond inspiring, and we are so grateful to have you both as part of our BTC community. We also want to celebrate the support of your talented instructors here at BTC, as well as the ongoing dedication and commitment from your sending school communities of MMU and EHS. The collaboration between sending schools and career & technical centers provides students with broad and diverse educational pathways, and we are honored to be a part of supporting our students as they pursue their passions and achieve their goals. Seeing the accomplishments of students like Hayden and Anthony really shines a spotlight on the beauty of this collaborative model. A huge congratulations to our 2023 Presidential Scholars, and we can’t wait to see what you do next!
Check out the links below for more information on the awards event, and visit the program Instagram pages @btc_designandillustration, @btc_digitalmedialab and @burlingtontechnical center for more photos and details.
https://www.wcax.com/video/2023/01/31/vt-students-recognized-2023-presidential-scholars-ceremony/
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-seniors-recognized-as-2023-presidential-scholars/42713927
Watch the 2022 BTC Recognition Ceremony
The “2022 BTC Recognition Ceremony” is now available to watch. Distribution details are as follows:
ONLINE on Media Factory’s website, linked here.
ON TV: This show will air on LEARN on the following dates:
6/11: 6:00:00 PM
6/12: 2:00:00 PM
6/16: 2:30:00 PM
6/19: 4:00:00 PM
Additional air times will be posted online as they are scheduled.
Join Us for BTC Recognition Night
Burlington Technical Center’s Recognition Night celebrates seniors who have completed two years in their respective programs at BTC. Recognition Night will take place on Thursday, June 9th at 6:30 PM, at Old BHS (52 Institute Road) inside the Old BHS Auditorium; please park in the BHS lot to the right. For more information on BTC Recognition Night, please refer to the informational email shared by Director Jason Gingold on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022.
Thanks to The Media Factory for providing video coverage of the ceremony! It will air soon on the LEARN Channel (Comcast 1094). To order a DVD or digital file, or to watch online, visit www.mediafactory.org/btc or scan the QR code.
For a Live Stream of the event, visit www.mediafactory.org/btc or scan the QR code. For more information, contact the Media Factory at 802-651-9692, or info@mediafactory.org
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BTC Student Receives 2022 Golden Wrench Award
BTC’s Nathan Lorrain, who is currently a junior in the Auto Body Repair program, was selected as the 2022 recipient of the Golden Wrench Award from Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts (VAE). The Golden Wrench Award is given to the student whom “best exemplifies the qualities of positive attitude toward learning and a drive to succeed in a career in automotive technology or any other career.” The Golden Wrench Award consists of:
- The recognition of the VAE and your school staff for your accomplishments
- $685.00 of Mac tools and our VAE Golden Wrench Award Trophy
- The book by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky, “ The Physics of NASCAR”
- A one year membership in the VAE that includes our monthly newsletter “Wheel Tracks”
- A $500 scholarship when you are accepted in any secondary education.
We are so proud of you, Nathan! Congratulations on this accomplishment, and a giant thank you to Auto Body Repair Instructor Sam Caron for all of your hard work and support.
Vermont Works for Women hosts Career Challenge Day 2022 @ BTC
This year’s Career Challenge Day @ BTC was a blast! If you haven’t heard, Career Challenge Day is a career exploration event designed specifically for female and gender-expansive students in grades 6-9, hosted by Vermont Works for Women. On Wednesday, May 11th, approx. 87 middle school students from BTC’s sending schools visited two BTC locations to attend hands-on learning and discovery activities led by our amazing instructors. The following programs welcomed students: Auto, Aviation, Culinary Arts, Design & Illustration, Homeland Security & Criminal Justice and Pre-Tech. Students learned how to check tire pressure, use print-making machinery, take fingerprints and so much more!
Thank you to our BTC instructors for creating these engaging and meaningful learning opportunities. VWW, we are so grateful for all of your hard work and for our continued positive and collaborative relationship. Finally, thank you to all of the students who attended the 2022 Career Challenge Day @ BTC, and we hope to see you again soon!
To learn more about Career Challenge Day and all of the work that VWW does, visit their website here.
Celebrating BTC Design & Illustration Achievements in Spring 2022
Congratulations to our Design and Illustration students on the following notable achievements!
- Zoe Maxwell’s work “Life On Repeat” has been selected for Second Place in the Vermont High School Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Welch will be recognizing Zoe on May 5th, along with other award winners. Zoe’s painting is the featured image for this post!
- Ella Ambroggio’s piece “My Kitchen” has been selected for Chittenden County Honorable Mention in the Vermont High School Congressional Art Competition, and will also be recognized by Congressman Welch on May 5th. Bravo, Ella!
- Last but certainly not least, Hayden Jessiman’s art was selected to be part of a mural for the revival of “Beetlejuice on Broadway” in New York City. Congratulations, Hayden!
Wonderful work to all, and thank you to Design and Illustration Instructor Ashley Stagner for your incredible teaching and continued support of BTC’s DI students!
Vermont’s Largest Job Fair is coming up soon!
On Tuesday, April 26th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Vermont’s Super Bowl of Job Fairs is happening at the Champlain Valley Expo, 105 Pearl Street, Essex Jct. VT. There will be 150 employers will be in attendance, representing healthcare, police/fire, construction, marketing, sales, communications and so much more!
Find full-time employment in a meaningful, high paying career field. Visit the event website by clicking here and register today; pre-registration is required.
BTC Culinary Arts students take first and third at America ProStart Gourmet Burger Challenge
Congratulations to BTC Culinary Arts Students Luke Van Marter Brown and Ana Fleming, and to Chef Cheryl! Luke won first place and Ana won third in the Culinary Institute of America ProStart Gourmet Burger Challenge in Hyde Park NY this weekend.
Chef Cheryl provided wonderful coaching, and Luke and Ana did a tremendous job. They put in a ton of practice, and their victories are a direct result of hard work, skill and the enduring support of their exceptional teacher. We are so proud of how Luke and Ana represented themselves both as professionals and as BTC students. Bravo!
Exploring Nutrition: Culinary Arts & Health Sciences Academy Collaboration
Culinary Arts and Health Sciences Academy students worked together to transform a traditional dish into a healthier option. Students collaborated on ingredient and cooking changes, and did side-by-side nutritional analyses. The project culminated with the students working together in the Culinary Arts kitchen to prepare and taste their original dish, and the healthier alternative!
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