Christmas Traditions

The Episode Full of Questions That Make You Think

The My MACC Podcast is back with another episode—created by students, for students. This time, our hosts dive into the random, hilarious, and surprisingly deep questions that high schoolers love to debate.

Here’s what we’re tackling:

• Is cereal a soup? A heated argument you didn’t know you needed.

• What conspiracy theory do you believe? (Don’t worry, we keep it fun!)

• Who would win: 100 men or 1 gorilla? The great battle of imagination.

• And plenty more thought-provoking, brain-twisting questions.

If you enjoy student voices, real conversations, and a good laugh, this episode is for you. Check it out, share with a friend, and let us know your opinions at MYMACCPodcast.com.

Join us at the MACC, you will learn about both Computer Aided Drafting and Engineering; this involves hands-on activities like coding, 3D printing, robotics, and much more.

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

In CAD, you will work together with other classmates, or alone, depending on the project, to draft and model your creations. With the abundance of tools and machinery, your creativity can come to life. Problem solving is huge for CAD students. As a student, you will learn how to troubleshoot a variety of problems, giving you real-world experience in a friendly environment.

Engineering

In Engineering, inside the shop, you will build catapults, suspension bridges, electric cars, and a variety of other projects. You will learn how to research, fabricate, and test many projects for competitions. You will use advanced mathematics, chemistry, and physics to solve your complex engineering projects.

Ready to build your future? The Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) Construction Program is your direct path to an exciting career in the trades! As an 11th or 12th-grade student in Montcalm County, you won't just learn about construction – you'll gain hands-on experience by actually building a house from the ground up.

Discover the diverse career paths available in construction, from carpentry and electrical to plumbing and project management. Our program provides the skills and certifications that employers are looking for, setting you up for success right after high school.

Stop dreaming about a great job and start building one. Learn more and apply today!

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Want to investigate different career paths you could take? This program is just right for you as you get to investigate the different fields of public safety. Explore and perform operations such as crime scene investigations, threat assessment, response to criminal complaints, fire services and more.

In this program, you will:

• Fire Instruction, driving fire trucks
• Guest speakers from the bomb squad, drug dealer officer, deputy, IM Safe, CMU Muslim Association, to name a few.
• Prepares you for working with diverse groups of people, like you would in law enforcement
• Milo range training
• Many field trips (FBI, Secret Service, jails, prisons, driving academy)
• Big end-of-year trip: MI State Police Office Training Academy
• Earn up to 9 college credits
• Internships
• Many different job opportunities (canine officer, 911 dispatcher, paramedic, fire fighter, police officer, SWAT officer, etc.)

Become a Mechanic: MACC Auto Tech Program Revealed (MYMACCPodcast)  

Ready to kickstart your career in automotive repair? Join us on the MYMACCPodcast as we shine a spotlight on the incredible Automotive Technologies Program at the Montcalm Area Career Center! This program is tailor-made for 11th and 12th-grade students who are serious about becoming skilled mechanics.

The MACC's program delivers a powerful combination of hands-on experience, critical thinking, and technical knowledge, ensuring you're job-ready. You'll gain the confidence to tackle vehicle issues and be prepared for immediate employment in a shop or even to maintain your own vehicles.

In this program, you can expect to:

• Achieve up to 18 valuable certifications before graduation.
• Benefit from exclusive student discounts on parts.
• Master the proper use of each automotive tool.
• Be ready to work as a professional mechanic right after high school.
• Engage in abundant hands-on repair work.
• Potentially work on your vehicle if you're excelling in class!

Don't just learn about cars – learn to fix them. Your journey to becoming a certified mechanic starts at the MACC!

#MACCAutoTech #MYMACCPodcast #AutomotiveCareers #MechanicSchool #HighSchoolTrades #CarMaintenance #ASECertification #MontcalmAreaCareerCenter #JobReady #TechnicalSkills #HandsOnTraining #AutoRepair