CTEC

We’re still celebrating members of the Class of 2026!

Congratulations to our Industry Award Recipients:

Construction Industry Award – Jedidiah Ayala
A respected leader, mentor, and trusted teammate, Jedidiah consistently raised the bar in our Construction pathway. His commitment to safety, reliability under pressure, and willingness to support others made him someone classmates could count on and future students could learn from.

Manufacturing Industry Award – Nathan Blodgett
Nathan’s technical expertise, precision machining skills, and dedication to excellence set him apart throughout his time at CTEC. From success in competitions to helping classmates troubleshoot and grow their own skills, he exemplified what it means to lead through both competence and character.

Congratulations to both of these outstanding graduates. We can’t wait to see where your industry skills take you next.

Graduate Spotlight: Sean Kuykendall | Class of 2026🛠️

Sean plans to study diesel mechanics to earn his diesel certification, with the goal of eventually opening his own business providing roadside service to semis.

Sean says learning how to weld and fabricate at CTEC helped him realize this was the type of work he wanted to pursue in the future.

What Sean wants people to remember: “Keep going strong. When times get tough, just remember to fall back on Jesus—He will get you through it. You have a purpose on this earth.”— Jeremiah 29:11

Congratulations, Sean!

Let’s go! .skillsusa 🧑‍🏭🔥

Proud of the graduates.

Proud of the team behind them.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. 💙💚

Thank you, Central California! 💙💚 We’re honored to once again be recognized in The Fresno Bee’s Best of Central California awards:

🥇 Gold – High School
🥇 Gold – Trade/Technical School
🥈 Silver – Charter School

These awards reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, the support of our families, and the investment of our industry and community partners.

Thank you to everyone who voted for CTEC! 🏆

Overall Pillar Award Recipients for the Class of 2026:

Teresa Cavazos & Zechariah Brown

This award recognizes students who truly represent all four CTEC pillars:

Create an Impact. Raise the Bar. You Matter. Be Present.

Teresa and Zechariah led in different ways, but both consistently showed what it means to serve others, work hard, support their peers, and help shape the culture of this school.

Two students who didn’t just represent the Pillars, they lived them every day. Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition!

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