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Perhaps the average high school student doesn't wrap up their first full week of school by attending a 90-minute lecture by a professor at the local college, but then those who buy into "the entrepreneurial mindset" are not your average student.

This year, four video projects from the Video Production program at CTEC were named as finalists in two separate PEAAK Award categories: Best Editing in Video/Film and Best in Film/Video. The AM class was recognized in the Best Editing category for their work in “Construction Trades: Building the Future” and an original music video titled “Happier Than Me.” They were also finalists in the Best in Film/Video category, for the short film “Re-Tying the Knot.”

Video Production students at CTEC have taken on a special project this year, that combines the past, present, and future. Students are working with the organization planning and fundraising for the World War II Veterans Memorial project in Bakersfield.

Ely is a small town in northern Nevada, with a rich history in cinema. Each year, organizers of the Ely Film, Art, and Music Festival put out the call for student filmmakers across several states to participate in their competition. This year, two outstanding student films produced by the Video Production students at CTEC, earned awards ...

Mental Health is on the minds of students and educators alike during these trying times. This year, the Directing Change organization hosted a year-long competition, where California students were able to share strategies and coping skills,

Several ROC Construction students traveled to Sacramento for the Construction Industry Education Foundation's statewide Design Build competition

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, ROC/CTEC students provided the staffs at both schools with a tasty way to show their gratitude.

Ten KHSD teachers from ROC/CTEC escorted 81 of their students to the California SkillsUSA competition in Ontario. The students had previously qualified to compete in State via their outstanding performance in the Regional Competition.

The accolades for the ROC Cafe and Bakery keep coming in. Most recently, we've received a glowing food review and been nominated for a Beautiful Bakersfield Award. Read on...