CTE Showcase
The 2015 CTE Showcase was held on March 24, 2015 at the Hawaii Convention Center in conjunction with the 2015 Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair. Thank you to the Hawaii Technology Education Association for their assistance with the set-up and judging of the student projects. Congratulations to all students and teachers who participated, as well as the
winners in each division. The following students received the “Best In Division” recognition for their projects.
Division |
Student Name |
School |
Teacher |
Architectural, Group C | Kriznha Bayudan | Lahainaluna High | Mr. Michael Sado |
Electronics, Group A | Ariel Dela Pena | Waipahu High | Mr. Paul Hidano |
Graphic Communications, Group C | Abigail Calara | Waianae High | Mr. Michael O'Connor |
Industrial Crafts, Group A | Caliana Fortin | Kawananakoa Middle | Mr. Wendell Chang |
Lamps, Group A | Rachelle Agustin | Waipahu Intermediate | Mr. Jasen Dela Cuadra |
Mechanical Drawing, Group C | Michelle Cherish Leano | Waipahu High | Ms. Corena Talioaga |
Metals, Group B | Lovejoy Tuliao | Waipahu High | Mr. Randy Sabado |
Research & Development, Group C | Jade Carion, Janet Perkins, Kamalani Poepoe | Waianae High | Mr. Michael O'Connor |
Woods, Group A | D. K. | Olomana School | Mr. Del Onaga |
CTE Performance-Based Assessment Challenge
Hawaii's unique CTE Performance-Based Assessments (PBA) evaluate students' ability to apply the academic and technical skills and knowledge they have learned in their CTE Programs of Study. The PBA includes three components:
- research paper,
- written online assessment, and
- a challenge from a local or national business or organization asking students to develop a solution, strategy, and/or product to solve a problem facing the business or organization.
This year's challenge was hosted at the Sheraton Waikiki in early April. Students who achieved the highest proficiency ratings earned 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each pathway.
Here is a list of winners.
This year marked the first time the CTE program offered a video challenge to answer the question, "What does CTE mean to you?" The winner from Molokai High School can be viewed below. Congratulations!
About Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education is an educational structure that allows students the opportunity to explore and learn through the practical application of academic and technical skills and knowledge. The support and involvement of business and industry in CTE is critical to the preparation of tomorrow's skilled workforce. Learn more.