Engineering Academy

09/30/2026

Paid Interview Opportunity: Share your story to earn a $25 gift card!

Do you work in the trades OR are you currently in trade school? Are you at least 18 years old? If you answered “yes” to the previous questions, scan the QR code to complete an interest form or email Jordan Nye at [email protected] for more information.

Jordan Nye is a Benzie County native, North Ed Career Tech Engineering Academy alum and current doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Part of Jordan's dissertation explores how people in the trades experience their work. She is interested in interviewing folks at a variety of career stages (in trade school, early/mid-career and late-career/ approaching retirement). Participation is completely voluntary and anyone choosing to participate will be compensated for their time with a $25 gift card. Please scan the QR code and complete the form to be contacted for an interview, or email Jordan at [email protected].

09/09/2026

GTAMC has made the decision to postpone its in-person fundraiser and host it in conjunction with the GTAMC Summit in spring 2027.

While the in-person event has been postponed, we are still raising funds in 2026 to support students in the Northwest Education Services Career Tech Engineering Academy who are pursuing their education for careers in advanced manufacturing by providing them with opportunities to participate in robotics and engineering competitions on the national stage.

Funds raised will provide scholarships to help these students take the next step in their education and career pathways while strengthening the future talent pipeline for our region’s advanced manufacturing industry.

If you would like to support these future engineers and manufacturing professionals, please click below to make a donation.
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Thank you for investing in the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent in our region!

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GTAMC has made the decision to postpone its in-person fundraiser and host it in conjunction with the GTAMC Summit in spring 2027.

While the in-person event has been postponed, we are still raising funds in 2026 to support students in the Northwest Education Services Career Tech Engineering Academy who are pursuing their education for careers in advanced manufacturing by providing them with opportunities to participate in robotics and engineering competitions on the national stage.
Funds raised will provide scholarships to help these students take the next step in their education and career pathways while strengthening the future talent pipeline for our region’s advanced manufacturing industry.

If you would like to support these future engineers and manufacturing professionals, please click below to make a donation.
Donate Here: https://business.traverseconnect.com/store/gtamc-engineering-academy-donation

Thank you for investing in the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent in our region!

07/15/2026

Join us for an evening of networking, community impact, and support for the next generation of innovators at the GTAMC Engineering Academy Reception & Fundraising Auction.

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Short's Brewing Co. Pull Barn & Production Brewery

The evening will feature a silent auction benefiting the North Ed Career Tech Engineering Academy. Attendees will enjoy an evening of networking, beverages, and hors d'oeuvres while connecting with fellow manufacturers and champions of workforce development throughout Northern Michigan.

$55 for GTAMC Members
$75 for Future Members
Ticket prices include beverages and hors d'oeuvres
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06/05/2026

The first ever Engineering Academy Guidance Board Scholarship was recently awarded at the 2026 North Ed Career Tech Awards night, and we are thrilled to share that our inaugural recipient is Luke Schlegel!

Luke is a graduate from TC Central and will be attending the NMC 2+2 program, then continuing to LSSU to pursue Robotics Engineering.

Seeing Luke receive this award is a direct testament to the hard work, vision, and dedication of the Engineering Academy Guidance Board over many, many years. The impact of this work doesn't stop with Luke.

This scholarship is officially endowed with the North Ed Foundation, creating a permanent foundation of support. Every single year moving forward, another Engineering Academy student will receive this scholarship.

Thank you to the Engineering Academy Guidance Board for your time, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to the future of our Engineering Academy students.

06/02/2026

REMINDER: This Friday!

Friday, June 5, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Engineering Academy Wing @ North Ed Career Tech

Open house style, cake and deserts provided. Please RSVP by May 20. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_KUrj7Az35ZJ5beR2cmTsmFUnBGdaRLlBSVUr1mYV_cE-Uw/viewform

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/15/2026

Join us in celebrating the retirement of our beloved instructor Debby Oliver!

Friday, June 5, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Engineering Academy Wing @ North Ed Career Tech

Open house style, cake and deserts provided. Please RSVP by May 20. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_KUrj7Az35ZJ5beR2cmTsmFUnBGdaRLlBSVUr1mYV_cE-Uw/viewform

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/30/2026

The 40th Annual National Robotics Challenge (NRC) was one for the history books! North Ed Career Tech’s Engineering Academy sent 7 senior teams, plus 13 junior teams, competing in eight unique events and earning the following honors:

- Silver Award: Sumo Robot & Honda Innovation Nomination
- Bronze Award: Micromouse Contest
- Bronze Award: Box Bot Contest

In addition to the events awards, soon-to-be retiring Engineering Academy Instructor, Debby Oliver, was recognized for her years of service, having only missed three years of the NRC since 2004.

Thank you to all of the students, instructors, chaperones and supporters who made NRC 2026 such a smashing success!

For more information about this event and a full list of award recipients, visit: https://www.northwested.org/article/2855834