Sanford Regional Technical Center

Sanford Regional Technical Center Honors New CNAs at Annual Pinning Ceremony

May 28, 2025

Sanford Regional Technical Center held its Health Occupations Pinning Ceremony on Tuesday, May 27th at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, celebrating a group of students who have...

Sanford Students Honored at SRTC Recognition Night

May 28, 2025

Sanford Regional Technical Center honored students and achievements at their annual Recognition Night ceremony held Thursday, May 22nd, at Partners Bank Gymnasium. SRTC Director ...

Simulated Accident Involves Many Programs at SRTC

May 15, 2025

On Wednesday, May 14, during both sessions, SRTC's radio frequency came to life with a call from Dispatch for Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Technician, and Firefighting to re...

Over one hundred Sanford Regional Technical Center students were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held Thursday, May 8, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. The event celebrated the achievements of students who have demonstrated excellence in career and technical education programs. SRTC Career Aspirations and ELO Coordinator Sally Quarles opened the evening, sharing the NTHS slogan: "Excellence in America's workforce begins with excellence in Workforce Education." The ceremony honored both returning members and welcomed new junior and senior inductees from various technical programs. Matt Peterman, Director of SRTC, welcomed attendees and emphasized the significance of the honor society's motto: "Success favors the prepared mind." In his address, Peterman highlighted how each inductee has distinguished themselves in their chosen field through "perseverance, technical excellence, and visionary thinking." "The students before you represent America's next generation of leadership, individuals who combine technical mastery with critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and ethical judgment," Peterman told the audience. "These students are not merely learning skills. They're preparing to guide industries through the challenges of tomorrow." Harper Dragon, a 2024 NTHS inductee, delivered a speech about the seven core values that define NTHS membership: scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, honesty, skill, and responsibility. "Becoming a member of the National Technical Honor Society at SRTC means more than a line on a resume," Dragon explained. "It's a promise, a promise to lead with integrity, to serve with humility, and to pursue excellence in every corner of life." The ceremony recognized students from an impressive array of technical programs including Health Occupations, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Wiring, Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Video Production, Digital Design, Engineering & Architecture, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Precision Manufacturing, Building Trades, Information Technology & Networking, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cosmetology, Land & Horticulture, Plumbing, Auto Collision Repair, and Welding. The NTHS recognition validates students' commitment to technical excellence and professional values while highlighting the critical importance of skilled trades and technical professions to our economy and society. By honoring these students, NTHS helps bridge the skills gap in American industry and challenges outdated perceptions about technical careers.

111 Sanford Regional Technical Center students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society

May 9, 2025

Over one hundred Sanford Regional Technical Center students were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held Thursday, May 8, at the ...

2025 Maine CTE Students of the Year Banquet

May 3, 2025

The Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education annual Students of the Year Banquet took place today at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor today. Of the over 10...

Sanford Rotary Honors SRTC Student of the Year Nominees

May 2, 2025

Thirteen Sanford Regional Technical Center's students were celebrated during a breakfast hosted by the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club. The event, held in SRTC's café, featured a ...

SRTC Academy of Business Students Shine at Junior Achievement Titan Challenge

April 7, 2025

Sanford Regional Technical Center’s Academy of Business had their strongest showing yet at this year's Junior Achievement Titan Challenge on April 3rd, with 28 students forming t...

Scholarship Opportunities for SKILLS Participants - Application Deadlines Approaching!

April 2, 2025

We're excited to share several valuable scholarship opportunities for your students involved in SKILLS programs. Please note the upcoming deadlines and share this information wit...

Sanford Regional Technical Center held its annual Celebrating Partnerships event on Wednesday, March 19th. The gathering brought together local business partners, educators, and students to highlight successful individual program advisory councils, internships and strengthen community connections. SRTC Director Matt Petermann welcomed attendees, expressing his gratitude for their support and emphasizing the importance of community partnerships for student success. Sally Quarles, SRTC's Career Aspirations and ELO Coordinator, then introduced herself and explained her role in coordinating internships, apprenticeships, and extended learning opportunities. "I'm happy to be here. This is my very first year, my very first celebrating partnerships," Quarles shared. "I just want to say thank you very much for all your time and effort and everything that you do for our students here at SRTC." A highlight of the evening was a student panel, which included Brianna Burby, Brian Graffam, Izzy Enos, Hannah Morgan, Deanna Watson, Alex Seebeck, Connor Rice, Natalie Green, Spencer Jourdain, and Kadden Veilleux, who all shared their experiences in their respective programs. Veilleux, a Health Occupations senior, revealed his inspiration: "I want to learn how to help people," he said. "I've learned a lot from the program and even work at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in town." Rice from the Academy of Business explained how his passion for music guided his educational choices: "I wanted to learn more about business and managing my own company eventually. This class has really taught me how to become an entrepreneur, managing finances, marketing and how to promote myself." Many of the students on the panel participated in the SkillsUSA competition for the first time. A notable achievement was highlighted during the event when Digital Design student Watson was recognized for creating the entire branding and marketing materials for Skills USA. Before and after the panel discussion, representatives from local businesses networked and mingled throughout the venue, exchanging ideas and exploring potential partnerships with SRTC programs. Among these business representatives was Matt Cote, Quality Manager for Casco Bay and parent of a welding program student. Cote has attended the event for years, even bringing his son when he was younger: "I've always invited him if he wanted to come with me," Cote said. "Now that he's in a program, he wants to come. Yeah, absolutely, he's engaged." The event showcased how SRTC's programs prepare students for real-world careers through hands-on learning. Program advisory committees, composed of local business professionals, ensure curriculum remains relevant to today's workforce needs. After the panel discussion, Program Advisory Committee members met with instructors while new community members toured SRTC facilities.

SRTC's Celebrating Partnerships Showcases Student Success and Business Collaboration

March 24, 2025

Sanford Regional Technical Center held its annual Celebrating Partnerships event on Wednesday, March 19th. The gathering brought together local business partners, educators, and s...

SRTC Names Brickett 2025 Student of the Year

March 23, 2025

The full press release can be viewed here . It is with great pride that we present Devenny Brickett as the Sanford Regional Technical Center Student of the Year. This Massabesic H...

SRTC Achieves Elite Status at State SkillsUSA Competition

March 20, 2025

Sanford Regional Technical Center's SkillsUSA chapter was welcomed into the Chapter Excellence Program (CEP) at the SkillsUSA Leadership Conference in Bangor. This unexpected hon...

SRTC Nursing Students Find Their Calling at Pinnacle Health & Rehab

March 7, 2025

In an innovative partnership between Sanford Regional Technical Center Health Occupations Program and Pinnacle Nursing Home, student Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are gaini...

Sanford Technical Center's Captain Harold Smith Honored with Prestigious Firefighting Award

March 7, 2025

Captain Harold Smith, longtime Fire Science instructor at Sanford Regional Technical Center, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Captain Joel Barnes Community Service Award,...

Captain Smith Wins Service Award!

March 7, 2025

Our very own Firefighting Instructor Captain Harold Smith has been awarded the 2025 Captain Joel Barnes Community Service Award and he will be honored at the Maine Mariners hockey...

SRTC Student Wins Statewide Design Competition for SkillsUSA Conference

February 11, 2025

When student leaders converge for the Maine SkillsUSA Leadership Conference in Bangor this March, they'll see the creative vision of a Sanford Regional Technical Center Student. ...

SRTC Represents at the Capitol!

February 6, 2025

Sanford Regional Technical Center Director Matt Petermann, ELO/Coop Instructor Sally Quarles, SkillsUSA State Officer Candidate Brian Graffam (Senior - Massabesic), and SkillsUSA O...

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Pre-K Lottery Information

February 4, 2025

We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2025-2026 school year. In September, we expect to conti...

SRTC Admissions Open House this Thursday!

January 28, 2025

Just a reminder that the Sanford Regional Technical Center's admissions application is open for the 2025-2026 school year and our Admissions Open House is just days away! Our Ope...

SRTC Spirit Week

January 23, 2025

The Sanford Regional Technical Center will kick off Career and Technical Education (CTE) month in February with a "Spirit Week" for our students. Days are listed below and it wi...

The Application for SRTC Is Open for the Coming School Year

January 13, 2025

High School Students interested in applying for a program at the Sanford Regional Technical Center for the coming 2025-2026 school year may now apply. For information about apply...