If you haven't had the chance to check out the new Career Innovation Center yet, TOMORROW (8/27) is your chance!
We invite you to join us for our Grand Opening!
Thursday, 8/27 from 5:30-7:00pm.
✈️✨ Student Success!
CIC Aviation student Anderson is soaring high after completing their first solo flight this summer! 🛫 By applying classroom skills to the real world, they’ve taken a huge step toward a future in aviation.
👏 Way to go, Anderson! #FuturePilot
ALT Two smiling people stand on a tarmac in front of a small single‑engine plane, holding up a paper certificate and celebrating a successful flight.
🏈💪 Hands-on learning in action! 💪🏈
Students in our Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy program at CIC recently dove into the art of taping—learning techniques that help support injury prevention, recovery, and peak performance.
🎉 Career Day Highlights! 🎉
Last month, freshmen at both of our high schools got a front-row seat to the future during Career Day! 🌟 Students explored a wide variety of career paths, asked great questions, and connected with professionals from many different industries.
🐾 Paws-itively awesome day at MCC! 🐾
Our Veterinary Assistant students had a fantastic visit to MCC, where they explored the program, toured the lab, and got an inside look at hands-on training with guidance from the amazing MCC staff. 🩺✨
Mr. Mayfield along with other panelist in the session titled “From Classroom to Career: How KC Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce,” shared perspectives on how Kansas City is creating pathways that connect learning to meaningful careers.
ALT Mr. Mayfield talking at the C3KC Conference as a panelist with other individuals.
💨 Speed. Agility. Quickness. 💨
Our seniors were putting in the work yesterday during Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy! From fast feet to sharp reactions, students focused on key components of a well-rounded fitness program—and had a blast doing it. 💪🔥
ALT Students doing exercises on the soccer field across from CIC for Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy class.
ALT Students doing exercises on the soccer field across from CIC for Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy class.
ALT Students doing exercises on the soccer field across from CIC for Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy class.
🌟 Student Shout Out – Intro to Teaching 🌟
We’re excited to recognize Brie for the outstanding work she’s doing in our Introduction to Teaching class! Her adaptability, initiative, and growing confidence truly reflect what it means to be an effective future educator. 👏🍎
Big applause for Rylee from Intro to Teaching! Rylee was asked to create a Black History Month bulletin board with no guidelines—and absolutely nailed it. The layout and symmetry are spot‑on, and the final display looks fantastic. Proud of the initiative and creativity on display
CIC student associates had an incredible experience at the Reverse Pitch Rally hosted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation on Tuesday, March 10! 🌟
🎉 Congratulations to Amy Kirk, CIC Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Amy is one of those people who makes CIC a better place every single day. She’s always the first to step in and help—whether it’s a student, coworker, parent, or anyone who needs support.
Our CIC Digital Media students did an incredible job capturing the excitement of this year’s BSSD Sphero Challenge Competition! We’re proud of their hard work and can’t wait for you to see it.
🎥 Watch the full video here: youtu.be/iSzLPd_FcEA
🌟 CIC Student Shout Out! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize Jordyn from Intro to Teaching! Jordyn consistently goes above and beyond—supporting small groups, helping with grading, keeping the classroom running smoothly, and taking initiative every day.
📷 SAVE THE DATE — April 📷
The Community Blood Drive Project Team in Business Accelerator is hosting a CIC Blood Drive, and we’re calling on our community to show up strong.
📷 Sign up to donate:
donate.savealifenow.org/.../…
Let’s fill every slot and make a real difference together.
Our AIM students just wrapped up their hands‑on Hydraulic Fluid and Line Fabrication unit, putting their classroom learning into real-world practice. They are now gearing up for their next topic: Human Factors, a key concept in safety and mistake prevention.
Our Educational Support Careers students are stepping into real‑world learning by supporting elementary students in the Prime Time before‑school program. Working alongside Mrs. Oliver, they help plan activities, build relationships, and create a positive start to each day.🍎📚
District DECA Competition were last week at UMKC! Congratulations to the following Associates that qualified to compete at State in March:
Landon Farmer
Addison Gee
Josie Kuntz
Lorena Rodriguez De Leon
Mellaizah Ward
Evan Willis
The students in the Surgical Technology course have gained an overview of surgical technology, learned the profession’s origins, the surgical technologist’s duties in preparing the sterile field and supporting the surgical team, and basic aseptic technique to prevent infection.
