Message from the Director WArWicK AreA cAreer & technicAl center

The Warwick Area Career and Technical Center is proud of our 2023 graduates. This particular class has distinguished itself collectively as well as through their individual achievements.

If the measure of a quality career and technical education is how its students compete against other students in similar programs, both locally and nationally, then the class of 2023 is exceptional. The accomplishments of our graduates this year is something that we are all proud of.

Seniors excelled in competitions including SkillsUSA, the Auto Dealers Association, the Junior Federal Duck Stamp Design contest, Cyber Patriot, and a host of others. Additionally, this year the Warwick Career and Technical Center earned 38 medals in the SkillsUSA Competition and sent earlier this month 18 gold medal winners to represent Rhode Island at the SkillsUSA National competitions in Atlanta, Georgia.

In addition to the long list of accomplishments, WACTC students have also dedicated their time and energy to service within their community. Most recently, the Construction Trades Program, working with Rosemary’s Wish Kids Project Playhouse, constructed two playhouses for children suffering from life threatening illnesses in collaboration with the Graphic Design Program that decorated it and the Electricity program that wired it. This project was not only about showcasing career and technical skills at their finest but, more importantly, the importance of character and giving back to the community.

The Warwick Area Career and Technical Center faculty and staff have worked diligently to prepare our students for their future, whether it be the workplace, the military, or in continuing their education and training. Culinary students have earned ServeSafe, Prostart, and ACF credentials, CISCO students have their CISCO certifications, students in Construction Trades, Electricity, Marine Trades are OSHA 10/HBI certified, Automotive students have their ASE certifications, Cosmetology and CNA students have their licenses in hand, and the list goes on and on.

Congratulations to all of our graduates, their families, and friends. Good luck in all of your future endeavors!

tiM KAne, director