Sanford Regional Technical Center

2024 National Technical Honor Society Inductees for SRTC

April 19, 2024

On May 8th, 2024 in the Sanford Performing Arts Center, 101 students from the Sanford Regional Technical Center will be inducted as the newest members of the National Technical Ho...

The Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) proudly announces Traip Academy Senior Mercedes Swanson as its 2024 Student of the Year. Mercedes is a student from Kittery whose SRTC experience has helped turn her life around and chart her on a course for success in life. As an underclassman, she faced numerous challenges and needed something to change. Entering SRTC was that change. This pivotal point in her life helped her understand law enforcement and instill a sense of respect, discipline, ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Some of Mercedes' accomplishments include a sports award for leadership, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Sanford Regional Technical Center Student of the Year, Vice President of SkillsUSA at SRTC, Sanford Junior Police Cadets Secretary and Sergeant, and Traip Academy academic student of the month. She has also earned her Basic Life Saving certification through the Law Enforcement program. Mercedes, the daughter of Lori McNally, has set her sights on a future in public service. She aspires to work as a full-time dispatcher while pursuing her 4-year degree. After completing her education, her ultimate goal is to become a victim's advocate, a testament to her compassion and dedication to helping others. "Mercedes always has a smile on her face and is always willing to lend a helping hand," SRTC Director Matt Petermann said. "She is a hard worker who is determined to make a difference in this world. Congratulations to Mercedes!" On April 27th, she and the other 26 CTE Students of the Year will be honored at Lewiston Regional Technical Center. Ultimately, Mercedes embraced SRTC and the Law Enforcement program. She can be counted on and will never let you down. She is the consummate team player and has tremendous intestinal fortitude. Mercedes embodies what the Sanford Regional Technical Center is all about!

Mercedes Swanson Named SRTC Student of the Year

April 12, 2024

The Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) proudly announces Traip Academy Senior Mercedes Swanson as its 2024 Student of the Year. Mercedes is a student from Kittery whose SRTC...

The Sanford Regional Technical Center presented admissions opportunities to all 10th grade students at our eight partner schools recently. A key part of this presentation is hearing from the students through a panel (of current students who attend both that partner school and SRTC) discussion. These selected students communicated why they chose the program (13 of 22 were represented) they are in and how it may relate to their future plans, what a day in the life of a student looks like (i.e. academic vs applied learning, working with students from 7 other schools who share interests) and then answered any questions their peers in the audience threw their way! Thank you to the following students for representing both our school and yours so well. Panelists were given a gift card as a small token of appreciation funded by the Melmac Foundation grant. Below is a list of panelists and most are pictured (1st picture is of AM students and 2nd PM students). From Kennebunk: Jacob Emmons, Autumn Shaw and Aubree Veilleux; Marshwood: Jaclyn Arnold, Miles Bevan, Ella Montanus and Micaiah Perodin; Massabesic: Elijah Greenleaf, Neveah Kerrigan, Isabella Rohner and Deanna Watson; Noble: Camden Brow, Riley Couture, Emily Mitchell and Alexander Sadowski; Sanford: James Allen-Chaplick, Lailani Everett, Aidan Gagnon, Alexis Hayward and AJ Smith; Traip Academy: Hunter Hillard, Georgia Jackson, Makili Matty and Samantha Saiauski; Wells: Joshua Adams, Benjamin Greve, Teigan Olsen and Lila Sprague; York: Cohen Arpino, Kyle Breckon, Harper Dragon-Sveda and Courtney Williams

Insights from SRTC Panelists Illuminate Career Pathways for 10th Graders

March 29, 2024

The Sanford Regional Technical Center presented admissions opportunities to all 10th grade students at our eight partner schools recently. A key part of this presentation is hear...

Representatives from Bath Iron Works visited Sanford Regional Technical Center on Tuesday, March 26th. The sessions held both in the morning and afternoon were tailored to cater to SRTC classes interested in exploring career pathways in shipbuilding and repair processes. Among the representatives were a former welder and trades inspector and a seasoned professional at BIW. The sessions delved into various facets, starting with shipbuilding and defense contracting. Discussions extended to lifecycle support, where recruiters shared compelling stories of military personnel's experiences and the company's goals. They also highlighted the five unions in the BIW shipyard, which included mechanics, designers, security, firefighters, and engineers. They detailed the specific trades covered by each union. The presentations also shed light on job opportunities within the shipyard, unveiling BIW's hiring process. Some of the jobs they highlighted were tradesmen and women, designers, and engineers.

Bath Iron Works Visits Sanford Regional Technical Center

March 28, 2024

Representatives from Bath Iron Works visited Sanford Regional Technical Center on Tuesday, March 26th. The sessions held both in the morning and afternoon were tailored to ca...

Sanford Regional Technical Center hosted its annual Celebrating Partnerships event on Thursday, March 15th, in the agora of SHS. The event celebrated students who have earned internships through SRTC programs and was also an opportunity for local partnerships to network with the school and community members. SRTC Director Matt Petermann and Career Exploration Coordinator Coordinator Katie Schindler expressed their gratitude to all attendees for their support of the students. A highlight of the event was the student panel, featuring 11 SRTC students who shared insights into their respective programs and internship experiences. Each student introduced themselves, detailing their program of study and the companies they were interning for. The following students were at the panel: Charlotte Masse, Academy of Business; Kyla Libby, Academy of Business; Cassie Parent, Early Childhood Education; Bella Kimball, Early Childhood Education; Hunter Wildes, Electrical Wiring; Maddox Humphrey, Auto Tech; Max Jones, Auto Tech; Jon Jutras, Electrical Wiring; Danica Park, Electrical Wiring; Melina Allison, Early Childhood Education; Mya Payeur, Early Childhood Education. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with the students, asking about their preparedness for internships and aspirations for the future. Many of the students highlighted their personal growth since joining SRTC as well as their improved communication and self-esteem since attending programs focused on working with their peers. Following the panel discussion, Program Advisory Committee members and instructors convened, while new community members were welcomed and given a tour of SRTC. Snacks and d'oeuvres were provided by Chef John Couture and Culinary Arts students. Pam Durack and students in the Horticulture Program also provided the table arrangements for the event.

Celebrating Partnerships at Sanford Regional Technical Center

March 18, 2024

Sanford Regional Technical Center hosted its annual Celebrating Partnerships event on Thursday, March 15th, in the agora of SHS. The event celebrated students who have earned int...

Sanford Regional Technical Center SkillsUSA Results

March 15, 2024

Bangor - The Sanford Regional Technical Center sent a contingent of students to the Maine SkillsUSA competition at Unified Technologies Center, Eastern Maine Community College, an...

SRTC Cosmetology Students Showcase Talents in Nail Art Project

March 14, 2024

Seniors in Sanford Regional Technical Center's cosmetology program were recently tasked with a unique challenge to create a themed set of nails, each representing a different SRTC...

The smell of bacon and bananas foster permeates through the hallways at Sanford Regional Technical Center. The aroma must be making its way to town, too, because business has been booming since the SRTC Cafe opened. Chef John Couture and his students in the AM and PM Culinary Arts sessions are cooking up a storm. They will serve breakfast and lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays through mid-May. They are fine-tuning their techniques in planning and food preparation, cooking presentation, and serving in a fine dining atmosphere. The cafe has received rave reviews from guests in the first week. Reservations can be made at this link: https://tableagent.com/portland-maine/srtc-cafe/

SRTC Cafe Open For Business

March 13, 2024

The smell of bacon and bananas foster permeates through the hallways at Sanford Regional Technical Center. The aroma must be making its way to town, too, because business has bee...

The Sanford community shined brightly for the school department’s annual Spring Sing Choral Showcase at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, March 6th.

Spring Sing at the Sanford Performing Arts Center

March 7, 2024

The Sanford community shined brightly for the school department’s annual Spring Sing Choral Showcase at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, March 6th. The showcase, which fe...

Sanford Regional Technical Center hosted over 1,300 sophomores from all of its sending schools over two weeks. These students signed up for tours of SRTC to learn more about their programs of interest and witnessed a day in the life of a student before making their decision to apply. SRTC also opened its doors for an Admissions Open House. The open house was a great opportunity for prospective students to bring their families along to check out classrooms and labs and learn more about dual enrollment opportunities. Over 500 visitors attended the open house.

Sanford Regional Technical Center Draws Over 1,000 Underclassmen During CTE Month

March 7, 2024

Sanford Regional Technical Center hosted over 1,300 sophomores from all of its sending schools over two weeks. These students signed up for tours of SRTC to learn more about the...

Sanford Regional Technical Center celebrated CTE Month with its first-ever Spirit Week. Students pulled out all the stops, decorating themselves and their classrooms in a battle of flannel and flair as they aimed to win Spirit Week 2024. Officer Michael “Tipper” Thornton and his crew took a strong lead with Monday’s “Proud to be CTE” theme. Law Enforcement took the trophy in the AM session, but in a dead-lock battle for the PM session, the Academy of Business proved victorious. These groups will now hold the coveted SRTC Spirit Week trophy graciously designed and fabricated by Gavin Ericson of the Engineering Application with Robotics Program.

Sanford Regional Technical Center Celebrates CTE Month With Spirit Week

March 7, 2024

Sanford Regional Technical Center celebrated CTE Month with its first-ever Spirit Week. Students pulled out all the stops, decorating themselves and their classrooms in a battle ...

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Visits Sanford Regional Technical Center

March 1, 2024

Representatives from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard visited Sanford Regional Technical Center to engage with students about career opportunities in construction trades. The visit comp...

Video Production students at Sanford Regional Technical Center are getting into action, planning, filming, and editing cookie commercials. Students also had a hand filming and editing the new intro to SRTC video. The video was shown to over 1,200 sophomores at SRTC’s partner school presentations for admissions season kick-off.

SRTC Video Production Students Filming and Editing Commercials

February 26, 2024

Video Production students at Sanford Regional Technical Center are getting into action, planning, filming, and editing cookie commercials. Students also had a hand filming and ed...

Sanford Regional Technical Center students in the Information Technologies and Networking Program spent time in SRTC’s Culinary Arts Program installing its first Point of Sale (POS) system.

Sanford Regional Technical Center Students Installing Point of Sale System For SRTC Cafe

February 14, 2024

Sanford Regional Technical Center students in the Information Technologies and Networking Program spent time in SRTC’s Culinary Arts Program installing its first Point of Sale (PO...

Sanford Regional Technical Center Director Matt Petermann represented SRTC in the Hall of Flags at the Capitol in Augusta on Wednesday.

Sanford Regional Technical Center Represented at Hall of Flags in Augusta

February 12, 2024

Sanford Regional Technical Center Director Matt Petermann represented SRTC in the Hall of Flags at the Capitol in Augusta on Wednesday. The Hall of Flags is in celebration of ...

130 Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center students recently completed the Maine Career Exploration Badge through the Jobs for Maine Graduates Program (JMG).

Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center Students Complete JMG Career Exploration Badge

February 12, 2024

130 Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center students recently completed the Maine Career Exploration Badge through the Jobs for Maine Graduates Program (JMG). ...

Sanford Regional Technical Center students in the Cosmetology Program visited Empire Beauty School in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

SRTC Cosmetology Students Visit Empire Beauty School

February 9, 2024

Sanford Regional Technical Center students in the Cosmetology Program visited Empire Beauty School in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Students got to experience a day in the life o...

CTE in Maine

February 9, 2024

Next week is our Career and Technical Education Spirit Week! See below for some statistics about CTE in the great state of Maine!

Plants Plus at Sanford Regional Technical Center is holding a Valentine’s flower and plant sale from Monday, February 12th, to Wednesday, February 14th.

Sanford Regional Technical Center Holding Valentine's Flower and Plant Sale

February 8, 2024

Plants Plus at Sanford Regional Technical Center is holding a Valentine’s flower and plant sale from Monday, February 12th, to Wednesday, February 14th. Roses, daisies, snapdra...

Apply Now for 2024-2025

February 2, 2024

Applications are now available for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit us Wednesday, February 7th for our open house. You will be able to check out the classrooms/labs to learn mo...