Gov. Gianforte Promotes Career and Technical Education at Red Lodge High School's New Center

• January 26 2022

RED LODGE, Mont. – At the grand opening of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center at Red Lodge High School, Governor Greg Gianforte today underscored the importance of CTE programs to empower student and workers as well as to meet current and future workforce demands.

“Everybody wins when we provide our kids the tools they need to thrive, and that’s why I’m so encouraged to see this investment in Montana’s most important resource – our children,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Many new, good-paying jobs require specialized skills, and CTE programs like the one here in Red Lodge empower our future workforce with those in-demand skills.”

Gov. Gianforte and John Fitzgerald, superintendent of Red Lodge Schools, touring the high school’s new CTE center

CTE programs equip students with applied skills needed to transition from learning in the classroom to thriving in the workforce. By offering in-demand skills, CTE programs develop Montana’s workforce, empower students, and create greater opportunity for more Montanans.

Ensuring students have access to the best education possible to prepare them for the future and promoting trades education to empower Montana workers are key pillars of the governor’s Montana Comeback Plan.  

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