The Pankow Center

Another beautiful turnout for Transportation Day! Transportation Career Day is a 20-year tradition hosted by the L’Anse Creuse Pankow Center for fourth-grade students from across the district. The event highlights occupations that require specialized skills and the use of vehicles and equipment on the job. Community organizations participate by showcasing their work vehicles and engaging students in meaningful conversations about how these vehicles are used in their careers, creating an interesting and enlightening learning experience:

This year's career attendees were:
Clinton Township Water & Sewer Department
Harrison Township Fire Department
Macomb County Department of Roads
Macomb County Sheriff:
Motorcycle Unit
K9 Division
S.W.A.T.
Marine Division
Mobile Field Force
Sheriff Fire Division
Sheriff Drone Unit
Michigan Kenworth, CMS
Reilly Transport, LLC.
SMART Transportation
United States Coast Guard, St. Clair Shores
We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who participated-without your support, this event would not be possible!

On Monday The Pankow Center celebrated our MST Seniors with a travel themed luncheon! We could not be more proud of this outstanding group of young people! While we are sad that they are leaving us, we know that they are ready to take what they have learned and do amazing things! Congratulations and best wishes to our Seniors! Thank you to Ms. Duncan and the MST Team for putting on such a beautiful celebration!

On Friday, Pankow's MICI Program held their annual Senior Celebration Picnic! It was a beautiful day with delicious food, bubbles, yard games, and friendship! Congratulations to our Seniors & best of luck in your future endeavors!

Looking to start a hands-on career with great earning potential?
FJF Garage Door Sales is offering an apprenticeship opportunity for a Garage Door Installer.

✅ Paid, on-the-job training
✅ Competitive Benefits
✅ Learn a skilled trade in high demand

No experience? No problem—just bring a strong work ethic and willingness to learn!

In-person applications available at FJF Door Sales
Email Option: Send resume to: [email protected]
Visit https://www.fjfdoor.com/ for more information about about FJF Garage Door Sales.

Check out our interview on the School Talks Podcast with Dr. Robert Livernois, airing on WJR Radio 760 AM, featuring Pankow’s Mrs. Geikas-Los, Career Development Facilitator, and Brian Manninen, Construction Technology Teacher.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/school-talks/id1763286931?i=1000763911932

In the conversation, we highlight how Career and Technical Education prepares students for life after high school by connecting them to viable, in-demand career pathways. Through hands-on, industry-aligned learning, students build the skills and confidence needed for success in college, advanced training, or apprenticeships that lead directly into the workforce. The results speak for themselves as Mr. Manninen shares success stories of students earning certifications, securing employment, and moving forward with purpose and direction.

~Many thanks to School Talks Podcaster, Dr. Livernois and Prudence Rose of MUST Careers for inviting us to the program!

Please check out this amazing opportunity if you or someone you know is interested in an apprenticeship in the trades!

Students, Parents & Staff: Looking for summer employment? Check out Clinton Townships seasonal job opportunities!

Get your tickets here!
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Get your tickets or she'll get you and your little dog, too!

$5 for Student, Seniors, and LCPS Staff.
All Others, $10.

Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:00pm.
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3:00pm

Ticket link in comments.

The month of February is National CTE (Career Technical Education) Month! Here at The Pankow Center, we celebrate CTE and the value it adds to our students education all year long! In honor of National CTE Month, each February the Macomb County Technical Education Administrators Association (MCTEAA) honors excellence in CTE Instruction and Industry Partnership at an awards breakfast at the MISD. This year, The Pankow Center is honored to recognize our outstanding award recipients:
- Jeremiah Wiggins, Outstanding CTE Senior - Health Sciences & $500 Wesner Scholarship Recipient
- Gavin Mandoky, Oustanding CTE Senior - Early Childhood Education
- Jeff Wright, Outstanding Industry Partner - Moran Chevrolet
Congratulations!