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Blue River Career Programs is seeking a qualified individual for our vacant CTE Assistant Director/Principal job posting for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications will be accepted through April 18, 2025. Interested applicants should apply at https://www.brcp.k12.in.us/page/employment-opportunities and then click on certified application to officially apply.
Today we got to celebrate our February 2025 students and staff of the month. As always, a huge thank you to Cagney's Pizza King for supplying our lunch. It was a great day!
We hope everyone has a great spring break. BRCP is not in session March 14th - March 23rd. We look forward to seeing everyone on March 24th.
These amazing students all received positive office referrals for doing great things!
It's a beautiful day outside to place a new bench by the student entrance. A huge thank you to our Welding capstone students for their hard work! The bench looks amazing!
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The Blue River Career Programs Scholarships are now open for all BRCP students who will graduate in May and have completed at least one year of coursework at BRCP. The link below will give students access to apply for the scholarships.
https://www.brcp.k12.in.us/page/brcp-scholarship-information
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This morning we had the pleasure of hosting the freshmen from Shelbyville High School as they visited our programs to learn more about each of them along with recruiting them to come to the career center in the future.
Congratulations to our students of the month for February:
Auto Collision AM - Lyndsey Wildrick, Sophomore at Triton Central High School
Lyndsey never backs down from a challenge and works consistently until the task is completed. She works hard at developing her skillset and takes pride in her project. We are proud of Lyndsey!
Auto Collision PM - Brayden Rogers, Sophomore at Shelbyville High School
Brayden is a hard worker and strives to be the best he can. His attention to detail and effort for perfection is admirable. He is always adding to his skillset and expanding his knowledge of his craft.
Auto Technology AM - Levi Stagge, Sophomore at Triton Central High School
Even though Levi is a first year student, he performs like a second year student. He is always looking for work to do and is always willing to tackle the biggest of jobs. He will do well in life no matter what he decides to do in the future.
Auto Technology PM - Cruz Nedderman, Junior at Shelbyville High School
Cruz is a second year student but even as a first year student he always showed determination to accomplish anything he put his mind to. Now as a second year student he has performed above and beyond what is expected of a student. He has tackled some major jobs and accomplished each one. He has truly been an outstanding student.
Human and Social Services AM - Shelby Peoples, Senior at Shelbyville High School
Shelby shows up every day to class ready to learn and always does what is asked of her! Shelby also assisted with the BRCP open house and did a great job informing future students about the Human and Social Services program. Shelby exemplifies qualities of a great student! Keep up the great work, Shelby!
Human and Social Services PM - Alana Paunetto, Junior at Triton Central High School
Alana is truly a joy to have in class. Alana comes in every day ready to work, always participates, and does great work in class. Alana is truly a student that every teacher would enjoy having in their class. Alana is respectful, kind, and dependable. Keep up the great work, Alana!
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Below is the link to the BRCP March 2025 newsletter. Have a great evening!
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Hello all! Below you will find our February 2025 Newsletter! Have a great day!
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CTE spotlight - Blue River Career Programs
As we wrap up CTE month, we wanted to spotlight the career center as a whole. Blue River Career Programs is comprised of five high schools (Morristown, Triton Central, Shelbyville, Southwestern, and Waldron) where students between the grades of 10th-12th grade can attend the career center. Blue River Career Programs offers thirteen different career and technical education programs in which student may earn Ivy Tech dual credits in twelve of those programs along with students having the ability to earn industry recognized certifications in ten of our programs. Our career center has pathways for students in high school looking to attend college, a trade school, or enter the workforce once they have graduated from their home high school. Students who want to attend college after high school can earn up to 18 dual credits before they graduate, with many of those dual credits transferring to all public colleges and universities in the State of Indiana. Students who want to either attend a trade school or enter the workforce will be able to earn industry recognized certifications that will give them a leg up in when applying for jobs or entering their trade school. Blue River Career Programs is the hidden gem in Shelby County that will be a moving force for all the educational needs in the future. We look forward to partnering with our community stakeholders moving forward.
Today's CTE spotlight is our Work Based Learning program
Grace McLaughlin is currently enrolled in the Work Based Learning Internship Program. Grace says, "I chose WBL, so I could gain real life experiences working with attorney and judges on real cases. It is amazing to have your classroom at the courthouse and seeing first-hand what it will be like when I become an attorney specializing in criminal law." Grace feels honored to be mentored by Jennifer Kinsley and her staff at the Shelby County Courthouse. Grace said it is all the real-life experience and knowledge she gains before and after the trials that will allow her goal to not just become an attorney but one of the best. Grace says that her competitive spirit comes from her running track which she currently holds the Morristown Cross Country school record. She says her energy and ability to motivate from her being a cheerleader at Morristown.
Academically Grace is at the top of her class. She never misses class and is polite, respectful, prepared, great communicator, and willing to step hp and volunteer to help in any way needed in her WBL class. Grace says she has learned a lot from her classmates like her to get out of school to learn and gain experience you can't get in school. Grace will be continuing her goal of becoming a top-notch attorney at Butler University. Mr. Ray Schebler believes Grace will be extremely successful on her journey because of her hard work, passion, dedication, and faith. Mr. Schebler says he hopes he never needs an attorney but if he does, he hopes it is Grace McLaughlin as his attorney.
Work Based Learning Internship program is designed to give seniors real life experience in the real world to make their transition from school to work. While in the classroom, students learn human relations, finance, management, customer service, time management, conflict resolution, public speaking, team building, goal setting, and topics of work.
Today's CTE spotlight is our Diesel Services program
-Brayden Schultz, Shelbyville High School - Senior in Diesel Technology (AM)
Brayden is willing to learn, picks up lessons quickly, willing to help others, goes that extra mile with making sure tools and the work area is cleaned prior to leaving for the day. Brayden's desire is to continue his education in Montana to play football and study Diesel Mechanic's with the wishes of taking over the family farming operation there.
-Alexandro Figueroa, Shelbyville High School - Senior in Diesel Technology (PM)
This is Alexandro's second year in the Diesel program, he wants to explore the diesel service as a possible career choice. Alex is willing to step in and tackle any challenge there may be in the shop with projects.
Diesel Service Technology we strive to learn the fundamentals, principals in the traditional lecture classroom environment, along with the lab experience of the trade with hands on. The program will touch on brakes, electrical, transmissions, drivelines, steering, suspension, engines, fuel systems and more.
Students have the opportunity to achieve benchmarks and earn 4 ASE certifications.
The Human and Social Services classes are organizing a prom drive. If you are a junior or senior eligible to go to prom at your home school and are in need of a prom dress or suit, find the QR code posted on the fliers in the hall and attached to this email. All forms need to be filled out by Friday, March 7th. The Prom Drive will take place on Thursday, March 13th! If you have a dress, suit, or shoes/accessories that you would like to donate, please contact Ms. Edwards at (aedwards@brcp.k12.in.us).
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Today's CTE spotlight is BRCP alumni Jill Goodwin
Jill is a 1998 graduate of Shelbyville High School. Jill attended BRCP in 1996-1997 with the Business Center and 1997-1998 through our Co-op/Work Based Learning Program.
In what ways did BRCP have an impact on you?
"BRCP not only provided me with an education focused on business but also introduced me to the company in which I have built my career. I had expressed interest in the Co-op/work-based learning course near the completion of the Business Center course I attended and was introduced to several companies that supported the work-based learning program at BRCP. After job shadowing and interviewing at a few of these companies, I was offered and accepted a temporary co-op position at what was then known as Standard Register. That single opportunity led to a full-time position where I was able to advance from clerical roles to management roles and eventually to my current role as Director of Operations of that same company which is now known as Taylor."
What advice would you give BRCP students today?
"Education is important. Continued learning beyond your formal education is even more important. Be a student of your occupation. Learn all you can about the industry, service, or field you are in and then use that knowledge to advance and succeed."
What a great turnout we had tonight for our open house! The hallways and classrooms were busy and it was awesome to see so many current and future BRCP students.
Today's CTE Spotlight is our Criminal Justice program
Cassandra Pike is a first year Criminal Justice student, currently a Junior from Shelbyville High School. Last fall, she received her 40-hour IAED ETC certification. She also received 6 credit hours through Ivy Tech in Criminal Justice. This Spring, Cassandra is planning to earn her 40-hour Jail Officer's Course certificate and 6 more Ivy Tech credit hours. In class, she enjoys learning about the various court systems in the United States. Last October, Cassandra toured the Shelby County Courthouse and Community Corrections and was able to see Shelby County government in action. She also appreciated the time our various guest speakers gave, including courtroom personnel Judge David Riggins and Attorneys Scott Spears and Rebecca Gray. Some of the hands-on activities she enjoys are practicing her Use of Force and her Crime Scene Investigation skills.
Cassandra plans to attend Indiana University upon graduation. She wants to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Legal Studies. She is also interested in IU's pre-law program. Her future plans include attending law school. Upon completion, she is interested in practicing Family or Criminal Law.
