High Desert CTE and STEM

10/05/2026

Don't miss out! Registration is ending soon! If you are an industry partner wanting to showcase your trade and careers to high school students, sign up to be a vendor at the 10th Annual Skilled Trades Fair today! https://centraloregonstem.org/central-oregon-skilled-trades-fair/

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Heart of Oregon Corps on their new facility opening!

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Nels Swenson, Agriculture teacher at Sherman County High School, for winning the 2026-2027 regional teacher of the year for his region!

09/29/2026

Students in The Dalles High School Manufacturing program practiced some new metal skills by creating metal roses. This helps them learn the basics of working with metal.
North Wasco County School District 21

09/23/2026

A great experience for students in the graphic design classes at Crook County High School!

Graphic design students at Crook County High School designed, cut and applied new vinyl graphics to the city's railway locomotive, showing how classroom skills can transfer into a career.

LEARN MORE: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/prineville/crook-county-high-school-students-redesign-citys-railway-locomotive/video_0a77e980-582d-575e-9ad6-f2599ce9b030.html

09/21/2026

School may only be in week two but these Bend High auto students are hard at work learning how to change a timing belt in a motor. These skills will help them be able to repair their own cars in the future!
Bend-La Pine Schools

09/15/2026

Looking to explore career opportunities or connect with employers? Central Oregon Community College is hosting Fall JobFest in October, a free, multi-campus career fair open to all COCC students, alumni and community members.

Bend Campus: Thursday, October 1 | Coats Campus Center | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Redmond Campus: Tuesday, October 6 | Redmond Technology Education Center 209 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Madras Campus: Wednesday, October 14 | Room 117 (Community Room) | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Prineville Campus: Wednesday, October 21 | Room 119/120 | 10 a.m. – noon

Employers from a wide range of industries will be on site, offering opportunities in fields such as healthcare, business, technology, education, public service, trades and more.

This event is a great opportunity to explore career paths, build your professional network and learn more about local and regional job opportunities. Attendees are encouraged to stop by and speak directly with employers about current openings, internships and career pathways. Select employers may also be conducting on-the-spot interviews.

Visit the Advising & Career Services website for more information about participating employers and resume workshops or contact Cassie Tobey at [email protected] with any questions. https://cocc.edu/departments/advising-career-services/career-services/jobfest

09/11/2026

Do you know a young person passionate about STEM who could help inspire their peers? Encourage them to apply to join the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew!

This national STEM ambassador program for teens highlights the power of afterschool and summer STEM learning by amplifying youth voices from across the country. Apply by October 29: https://bit.ly/4xPaYvz

09/02/2026

Before school started, some of the region's CTE teachers worked together to explore, create, and brainstorm curriculum for the new Higher Education and Career Path Skills graduation requirement. These teachers worked hard to find ways to make the standards come to life with hands-on activities.
Redmond School District, Bend-La Pine Schools North Wasco County School District 21 Culver School District #4