February is CTE Month
Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, informs students and the community about CTE programs, and prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE programs include health care, business and IT, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and many more.
Win Big
Each time you attend a CTE Month event, you’ll earn an entry into a grand prize drawing at the end of the month! Events are open to everyone. View the list below to see all the dynamic events happening throughout the month. Come explore new career pathways and help us celebrate WCC’s amazing CTE programs—your future starts here!
Events for February 2026
Tabling Events
What issues or challenges do you want to tackle in your career? Ending poverty, mastering cutting-edge technology, designing the future of transportation—the possibilities are endless.
Stop by a CTE tabling event to explore your interests, learn about different career pathways, and discover programs of study that can help you get there. These events are fun, engaging, and include snacks!
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Feb 2 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
OE Building Atrium |
| Feb 3 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
TI Building lobby next to elevators (entrance closest to Student Center) |
| Feb 3 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
GM Lobby/first floor entrance to Library |
| Feb 5 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
LA 2nd floor by skyway going to Student Center |
Additional Workshops & Events
Feb 3
12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Garretts
Sip Into Your Career! Dirty Soda Bar
Join us for a fun and flavorful Dirty Soda Social where YOU become the mixologist! Students can build their own custom dirty soda using a variety of syrups, creams, and add-ins—and take home a reusable event cup (while supplies last). While you sip your creation, explore hands-on opportunities in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Learn about high-demand career pathways, meet program representatives, and discover how CTE can help you build real skills for your future.
Whether you’re here for the fizz, the fun, or to find your future career—this event has something for everyone! No registration required. Available while supplies last!
Feb 6
CTE Immersions Event with WISD - Construction, CNC, & Radiography Programs
(By invitation only)
Feb 6
SkillsUSA Event
(By invitation only)
Feb. 9
5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
CTE Movie Monday: Harry Benson: Shoot First
Step behind the camera and into history with us at a special screening of Harry Benson: Shoot First on February 9th at 5pm in Garrett’s (1st floor Student Center). This powerful documentary follows legendary photojournalist Harry Benson, who captured some of the most iconic moments and figures of the 20th century—from The Beatles to civil rights protests and world leaders.
Whether you’re considering photography as a career or you’re simply fascinated by history and storytelling through images, this film is a perfect way to get inspired and see how one person with a camera helped document history in real time.
Free popcorn provided! Come watch, snack, and learn about photography as a potential career path.
Feb 10
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Garrett's
Justice in Action: Careers That Make a Difference
Join us for an exciting Criminal Justice Career Discussion Panel featuring professionals from across the field, including law enforcement, attorneys, and corrections professionals. This panel offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about real-world experiences, day-to-day responsibilities, education and training requirements, and career pathways within the criminal justice system.
Feb 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Floor of the Student Center
(drop by any time)
Precision Under Pressure: Operation Challenge
Do you have what it takes to operate flawlessly? Test your skills in the Precision Under Pressure: Operation Challenge! Play the classic game of Operation and aim for the fastest time without a single buzz. The top performer wins a prize! Stop by, have fun, and learn more about our Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing programs. Your future in health care starts here!
Feb 11
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bailey Library
Canines and Careers
Hang out with a therapy dog and let all your stress melt away! We'll have some optional fun activities on managing career anxiety, and what canines can teach us about soft skills. Don't miss this "pawsitively" relaxing event. No registration required. Stop by anytime!
Feb 16
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Student Center Community Room
CTE Movie Monday: Pencils vs. Pixels
Join us for a fascinating look into the art and evolution of animation with a special screening of Pencils vs. Pixels on February 16th at 4pm in the Student Center Community Room. This documentary explores the transition from traditional hand-drawn animation to modern digital techniques, featuring insights from animators who helped shape some of Disney’s most beloved films.
Whether you’re curious about animation as a potential career or simply interested in the rich history of Disney animation, this film offers an inspiring behind-the-scenes journey through creativity, technology, and storytelling.
Free popcorn will be provided!
Feb 17
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Student Center Community Room
Pitch, Pivot, Prosper: An Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring real entrepreneurs sharing their journeys, lessons learned, and what it truly takes to turn an idea into a business. Hear honest stories about starting up, overcoming challenges, and building something meaningful. You’ll also learn how entrepreneurship at WCC can help you develop your idea, gain practical skills, and take real steps toward making your vision a reality. Come listen, learn, and get inspired to take your next step. Refreshments provided.
Feb 24
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Garrett's
The Value of Joining Professional Associations hybrid workshop
Want to grow your network and make connections with professionals in your industry? We’ve got you covered! Professional associations are organizations that bring together individuals within a specific industry to advance their skills, knowledge, networking, and influence. Students can often join for free, or a greatly reduced rate. Learn about benefits, services, and applying for their scholarships. We will also discuss where to find associations within your industry.
Feb 26
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Business Education Building, Room 160
Where Students Meet Industry: A Conversation in Tech
Join us for an engaging conversation with professionals in computer science and programming as they share their real-world experiences in the tech industry. Hear honest insights about learning to code, building projects, overcoming technical challenges, and what it’s really like to work in programming-focused roles. You’ll learn about the skills employers value, different pathways into tech, and how computer science programs at WCC can help you gain hands-on experience and prepare for careers in the field. Come listen, learn, and get inspired to take your next step in tech! Lunch provided.
Feb 27
All Day
Huntington Place in downtown Detroit
Detroit Autorama
Students can purchase a greatly reduced ticket for $5 at the WCC Cashiers Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center. Tickets are for Friday entrance only. If the $5 tickets sell out, students can still purchase $10 tickets in person downtown, the morning of the event.
The Student Career Day Program supports school automotive educational programs by exposing students to the wide range of opportunities in the industry through subject matter speakers and presentations, corporate support and event participation. For many students it is a highlight of their semester.
Questions? Contact Joyce Hovermale at [email protected] or phone 734-973-3651.