​CTE Millage Approved

The future is looking bright in Saginaw County! Congratulations to all of our youth for this exciting moment. Having access to more college and career pathways creates more opportunities for our children. Thank you for voting and supporting the CTE millage. The proposal passed by 46,403 YES votes to 28,749 NO votes, 61.7% in favor. 

Who Votes On The CTE Millage

Eligible voters residing in the Saginaw County Intermediate School District zone (made up of 12 school districts, 5 school academies and 22 non-public schools) decide whether or not to fund a 1-mill, 10-year CTE millage request in November.  Below are the school districts whose students are impacted by the level of CTE opportunities in Saginaw County.

Birch Run

Bridgeport

Carrollton

Chesaning

Frankenmuth

Freeland

Hemlock

Merrill

​Saginaw

St. Charles

Swan Valley

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Hands-on, real-life skills

that prepare kids for 

careers and college.

FACTS

• ​CTE connects students to career and college opportunities. (source)
• CTE creates a pool of talented workers for local employers. (source)
• CTE students are able to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. (source)
• 80% of CTE students are prepared for career and college opportunities.​​ (source)

• Saginaw County ranks 10th in Michigan for overall student population and 55th (out of 56) in local funding per student. (source)
• Surrounding counties have a CTE millage or enhancement millage that funds or helps fund CTE. (source)
• CTE saves parents and students money through articulated college courses, direct credit, industry certifications, licenses, and credentials offered. (source) 

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CTE in Saginaw County

39
local educational entities; 12 school districts, 5 school academies, and 22 non-public schools.

30,885
students enrolled within the 39 local educational entities.

19
CTE programs currently available for students to experience career & college pathways.

$3.87
is the approximate cost per month for the owner of a home valued at $92,800 (Saginaw County median value). 

We want to give students the chance to explore every opportunity available to them.
                   - Senator Ken Horn

CTE in Michigan

38%
earned postsecondary
degrees and certificates - 53,000 were awarded in 2015.

32%
postsecondary CTE students earning a credential, certificate, or degree.

97%
CTE concentrators graduated
​ from high school.

96%
enroll in college post
​ graduation, enlist in the military, or work within six months.

CTE Opportunities

Hands-On, Real-Life Experiences

There are 19 CTE programs at the Saginaw Career Complex (SCC) and other local school districts in Saginaw County for students to experience in fields like healthcare, IT, automotive, agriscience, construction, CNC, welding, engineering, & more.

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In the news...

11/2018   Voters Pass ISD Millage for Career Technical Education in Saginaw County
10/2018  CTE Millage Expands Education Opportunities for all Saginaw County Students
10/2018   The Follow Up with Mike Redford Talks CTE with Kathy Stewart
​10/2018   Watch WNEM TV5 and Saginaw Intermediate School District Answer Questions About the Career and Technical Education Millage
10/2018   Watch WNEM TV5 and Saginaw ISD Discuss Student Programs and Career Technical Education
08/2018  Marshall Plan for Talent Workshop Attracts Several Local Leaders 
​08/2018  Local Leaders Excited About State Marshall Plan
08/2018  Saginaw Intermediate School District Focuses on Developing Talent Pipeline for Saginaw County
08/2018  West Michigan Industries Can't Find Skilled Workers, Economist Says
07/2018  President Trump is Committed to Preparing America's Workers for the Jobs of Today and Tomorrow
06/2018  Governor Snyder Makes Michigan a National Model for Talent Development by Signing Marshall Plan for Talent into Law
03/2018  SISD Works Toward Funding Career Training Programs
10/2017  CTE Works for Michigan's Economy (Fact Sheet)

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