Van Buren Tech's school counselors complement the services provided by local school counselors by empowering students to consider their academic performance, personality, strengths, and career interests in order to plan and pursue individualized college and career goals. The school counselors are all State of Michigan certified school counselors, trained, and have experience helping students with a myriad of topics such as career exploration, sorting through post-secondary options, learning more about financial aid opportunities, personal/social issues, and more!

Job placement revolves around the concept of work-based learning. Work-based learning (WBL) consists of a variety of experiences that provide students with an opportunity to continue their CTE training at a place of employment. Field trips, job shadows, cooperative learning, school to work, and presentations about future apprenticeship opportunities are all examples of WBL experiences that students may have the opportunity to participate in at Van Buren Tech. The structure  and length of each WBL experience varies depending on the type, with some lasting a day and others lasting a week, a month, a semester, or even an entire school year. Some WBL experiences are paid, while others are not; some experiences take place in the school setting, while others occur out in local communities. WBL experiences are coordinated by the school district via a contract (training agreement) with an employer agreeing to provide a supervised educational experience related to school instruction (training plan) and monitored by a certified WBL coordinator employed by Van Buren Tech.

At Van Buren Tech, we are committed to ensuring that every student has the resources needed to be successful in school. As such, our highly qualified support team provides a variety of resources and assistance to students, parents, staff, and community members.  

Provided Services:

• Counseling Services

• Specialized Instructional Services

• Multi-Cultural Services

• Truancy Officer Services

• Student Intervention Services

At the center of every Van Buren Tech program are subjects of math, science, and English, as they pertain to specific career fields. Highly qualified academic teachers plan, consult, and work with CTE instructors to enhance student learning and their ability to apply academic concepts to real-world situations. Academic instructors work hard to ensure that all academic content is aligned to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

Each of our CTE programs offers academic credit options. For the most current academic credit options please click on our Academic Credit Guide.