Mark Weimer, technology education teacher at Apollo High School, comes from a family of teachers, the majority of them teaching math and English. However, growing up, becoming a high school teacher was the furthest thing from his mind. Weimer’s father, a previous industrial arts teacher, became his math teacher in seventh grade. “He [my dad] would … Read more
Sparks are flying and metal is screeching in the Intro to Welding class at Apollo High School. Students are hard at work designing metal end tables. The most exciting part for these students is the use of the newly acquired and technologically advanced plasma cutter. Students have chosen a cut-out design for their tabletop. With the new plasma … Read more
Have you ever wondered about what it would be like to be an astronaut, an engineer or a veterinarian? Maybe you wanted to be one as a child. Students from St. Cloud Area School District 742 were able to get a glimpse of astronauts, mechanical engineering, technology and manufacturing during their two weeklong Summer Career Academy. The academy, in … Read more
It’s a digital age, right? How could a career in printing be plausible? You might be surprised to see how today’s printing has changed behind the scenes in a digital world. Employees from Nahan, a local printing company, recently visited with South Junior High sixth grade students to help promote career and tech ed [CTE] jobs. The St.Cloud Area School … Read more