From PBS News Hour: There’s a shortage of skilled tradespeople throughout the American economy, and it is a persistent problem that started well before the pandemic. But what’s behind that gap and what can be done? Paul Solman reports for our series, “Work Shift”, which focuses on navigating the job market in a post-COVID economy.

 From PBS News Hour: Jobless claims were high again this past week with more than 860,000 people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time. Millions of people are still looking for work, but some employers say they can’t find enough skilled workers for certain jobs. That is due in part, they say, because…

Have you been looking for WRVC or Westbrook High School apparel and items?  The Business students in FBLA have just launched an online store with a variety of WRVC and WHS merchandise.  Find everything from comfy hoodies to sleek phone cases and more! Shop the current products now! Visit  shopwestbrookwrvc.merchmake.com Their goal is to design…

Tech II students in Mr. Wilson’s Electricity program have been upgrading the lighting at Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 in Westbrook and were recently featured in the January 28th Westbrook Notes of the American Journal. Way to go, Electricity II! Photo Credit: Dennis Marrotte

Grades Check-in Letter

Thanksgiving is coming right up and we are once again collecting for holiday meals for families in our five sending school districts. We are encouraging students to bring in boxed, bagged, or canned goods to donate to the food drive. Donations will now be accepted through Tuesday, November 17th. In other news, we are happy…

WRVC students, you’ve worked so hard this year– you deserve to be celebrated! We’re so proud of all that our Tech I and Tech II students have accomplished in the face of this complicated year. We’re cheering for you and can’t wait to see what comes next! Click the image above for a video message…