Downriver Career Technical Consortium - DCTC

09/14/2026

DCTC Students--Would you like an opportunity to win $10k or more for your CTE program? The Careers in Your Community Challenge, led by the US Department of Education, invites CTE students to develop real-world career exploration solutions at their schools and in their communities. Up to 10 winning teams will split a $50,000 prize pool. Click the link to learn more about the challenge!

About the challenge The Careers in Your Community Challenge is a CTE Momentum challenge to develop student-led career exploration solutions. The U.S. Department of Education invites high schools to propose solutions that improve career exploration at their schools. Up to 10 winning teams will split....

09/02/2026

Where are our former Education Occupations students-turned-teachers?! ❤️ We have a new job opportunity! 👩‍🏫🍎

09/02/2026

Opportunity for motivated high school students!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to all of the outstanding Downriver Career Technical Consortium (DCTC) students who were recognized at the DCTC Student Awards Ceremony on May 19!

These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to Career and Technical Education, investing countless hours into developing the knowledge, skills, and professionalism that will serve them well in their future careers. Their commitment to learning, leadership, and personal growth is something to be celebrated.

A special thank you goes to the teachers who nominated these deserving students and to the administrators who attended the ceremony to support and recognize their achievements. Your encouragement and belief in our students help make their success possible.

We would also like to congratulate Chef Katie Agacinski on being named DCTC Teacher of the Year! This recognition is a testament to her passion for education, dedication to the culinary arts, and the positive impact she makes in her students’ lives every day.

We are incredibly proud of all of our award recipients and wish them continued success as they pursue their educational and career goals. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

05/10/2026

Congratulations, Southgate Graphics Art!

04/24/2026

Attention DCTC Students! Preferred Packaging Solutions, Inc. Taylor MI is hiring! They are a sheet plant and corrugated box manufacturer. They are actively looking to hire motivated individuals from the community, and believe local high school students and recent graduates could be the best fit.

Immediate openings for:

Assistant Machine Operators: No experience required; they provide on-the-job training for those eager to learn and work with equipment.
Hand Assembly Team Members: Detail-oriented roles perfect for individuals who prefer hands-on, steady work.
General Production Help: Anyone with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn machines is encouraged to apply.
CAD/Packaging Design: For qualified students, there may be the opportunity to work with our CAD design team on packaging design.
Why consider Preferred Packaging Solutions?

Entry-level friendly – they train the right people.
Stable, full-time positions in a clean, safe manufacturing environment.
Opportunities to grow machine operation and maintenance skills and advance.
Convenient Taylor, MI location.
They offer a strong comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

Starting rate is $18 an hour. Hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, M-F. Perfect for students who may be attending college in the evening.
Health plans: BCBSM PPO, BCN, and BCBSM PPO with HSA option
Dental & vision coverage
401(k) with company match

These are real, career-building jobs with benefits typically seen in much larger companies – a great opportunity for a young person looking to get a strong start after high school.

Who would thrive here?

Students or recent graduates who:

Are reliable, motivated, and ready to work.
Want to learn technical skills (machine operation, quality control, shipping and receiving, machine maintenance, packaging processes).
Prefer hands-on work over a traditional desk job.
May be considering skilled trades, manufacturing, or logistics as a career path.

📧 Email Resume: [email protected] Subject: High School Referral

📍 Walk-ins welcome: 27000 Wick Road, Taylor, MI 48180 (Mon–Fri, 6 AM – 2:30 PM)

04/16/2026

Best of luck to all of our DCTC HOSA students competing at the Michigan HOSA state conference this weekend!