Saginaw County CTE

Earlier this year, we sat down with students from the Saginaw Career Complex to learn why they chose to pursue Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs during high school.

Hear from Swan Valley’s Gannon Sova, Carrollton’s Alivia Hayes, and St. Charles’ Gabe Kelley as they share their unique journeys, what inspired them to enroll, and how CTE is helping prepare them for their futures.

🎥 Check out their stories!

Earlier this year, we caught up with Jacques Blackwell, a Saginaw United student enrolled in the Auto Collision and Repair program at the Saginaw Career Complex.

For Jacques, this path is personal.

Growing up, he spent countless hours in his father’s body shop, watching him work, learning the trade, and developing a passion for the craft. Now, through hands-on training at the Saginaw Career Complex, Jacques is building the skills to follow in his father’s footsteps and create a future of his own.

Career & Technical Education helps students connect their passions with meaningful career opportunities—giving them the experience and confidence to take the next step.

Watch Jacques share how his father inspired the path he’s on today.

Explore. Create. Build. Lead.

Career and Technical Education gives students the opportunity to gain real-world experience, develop in-demand skills, and prepare for careers that matter.

The future starts with opportunity—and CTE opens the door.

From sparks to skill, students at the Saginaw Career Complex are building a strong foundation for the future.

Meet Caleb Billings, a Birch Run High School student studying Welding Technology at the Saginaw Career Complex.

Through hands-on training and real-world experience, Caleb is learning the technical skills, precision, and problem-solving needed for a career in the skilled trades.

Programs like Welding Technology give students the opportunity to work with industry-standard equipment, explore high-demand careers, and graduate with a head start on their future.

At the Saginaw Career Complex, students aren’t just learning about careers — they’re preparing for them.

From classroom to career — and beyond!

Meet Rowan Miller, a Freeland Community School District student studying Nursing Occupations at the Saginaw Career Complex.

In the lab, Rowan is gaining hands-on experience, practicing real medical skills, building confidence, and preparing for the next step in her journey.

That next step? Studying nursing at Michigan State University.

Programs like Nursing Occupations don’t just introduce students to a field. They prepare them to step into it with purpose.

At the Saginaw Career Complex, students are exploring careers, gaining real-world experience, and leaving ready for what comes next.