Here is our staff at the TECH Center wearing their TRADES shirts last Friday.

At the TECH Center, we celebrate Teamwork, Responsibility, Attitude, Dependability, Effort, and Safety!
3 days ago, Benjamin Murray
TECH Center Staff TRADES shirts
LISD TECH TAKES ON TECH TREK!

Students from LISD TECH’s Computer Programming and Computer Information Services (CIS) programs hit the road for Ann Arbor Tech Trek!

Students had the opportunity to explore the world of technology firsthand, connect with professionals, visit innovative companies, and learn more about careers in IT, cybersecurity, programming, networking, AI, and other emerging technologies.

Experiences like Tech Trek give our students a chance to see how the skills they’re learning at LISD TECH connect to real careers and real opportunities!

A great day of learning, exploring, and seeing what the future of technology has to offer!
3 days ago, Kirk Davis
Students
CP and CIS Classes
CP Students
CIS Students
CP Students
CIS Students
Events and Students
CIS Students
Students
CP Students
Growing up, Maddox Betz watched his dad head off to serve others. Now, he gets to work alongside him.

His time in the LISD TECH Center EMT program helped turn a lifelong connection to emergency services into a career he could begin shortly after high school.

Unlocking Potential with Credentials.
3 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Maddox Betz sits inside an ambulance at Adrian Township Fire Department. Text reads, “Seven Generations. His Turn.” Maddox grew up watching his dad serve in emergency services and now works alongside him as an EMT. He is the seventh generation of the Betz family to answer the call.
Last week, students from the Engineering, Design, & CAD program traveled to Detroit. They were able to visit the Ambassador Bridge and the newly opened Gordie Howe Bridge. Students were also able to go to Belle Isle. Students learned about civil engineering, bridge design, and human-environment interaction. There are so many career opportunities here in the State of Michigan!
9 days ago, Benjamin Murray
Class Photo at Belle Isle
class photo at Gordie Howe Bridge
Class Photo at Ambassador Bridge
Class photo with skyline
"Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
#handson #CTE #LISDTECH
10 days ago, Mark Haag
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Machine 1
Engineer 1
Machine 3
Unfortunately, due to a lack of running water, the TECH Center will be closed for the PM sessions on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This includes all evening programming and activities. We look forward to resuming classes tomorrow.
22 days ago, Benjamin Murray
For our students, September 11, 2001, is history. Today, our Law Enforcement & Corrections and EMT students heard that history through the personal experiences of Mario and Holly DiPippo, parents of one of our students, who were living in New York City that day. Holly was just two blocks away as the events unfolded.

Following their story, our Law Enforcement & Corrections students joined instructor Doug McMullen in a challenging workout honoring the lives lost and the first responders who answered the call.
27 days ago, Ashley Pfund
Holly and Mario DiPippo who spoke to students posing for a photo while standing outside against a wall
Students seated in a classroom setting while Holly and Mario DiPippo speak to them about their experience in New York City on September 11, 2001.
A student completing a box jump
Students running up and down a staircase
Instructor McMullen pointed at a board while students stand around and prepare for a workout
A student completing a box jump
A student completing a pushup on a mat outside
Three students holding a wall sit outside against a brick wall
A student smiling as she carries dumbbells for a farmer's walk outside
A student running up the stairs
There’s something pretty powerful about walking into a college class and realizing you’ve already built a foundation.

For Horticulture alum Lillian Helinski, the skills she gained at the LISD TECH Center followed her to college, giving her knowledge, confidence and a head start on what came next.

That’s what unlocking potential with credentials can look like.
27 days ago, Ashley Pfund
A graphic showing a photo of alum Lillian Helinski with information about her having earned a credential before even walking into college
Today, our Residential Construction students joined Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County to break ground on this year’s build. Together, they signed a board that will be used in the construction, putting their names on a project they’ll spend the school year helping bring to life.

It's hands-on learning with a purpose, and an experience these students get to be part of from the ground up.
about 1 month ago, Ashley Pfund
A student signing a board as the other students look on
A student standing near the poured foundation of the new home
Three guys standing and talking to each other at the house site
A student leaning against the foundation and smiling at the camera while wearing a hardhat
Students smiling and laughing at the principal who walked up to talk to them as they stand around at the new site
The instructor and students standing at the site in a group
A student tossing some dirt to signify the ground breaking
A student tossing a shovel of dirt to represent the ground breaking
Assistant Superintendent signing the board along with a couple students who are also signing
Superintendent Mark Haag on the site with students standing behind him
LISD TECH Center Horticulture alum Lillian Helinski joined the program looking for something she needed at that point in her life. She found a skill, an industry credential, confidence and a career field she can see herself growing in.

Sometimes unlocking potential starts with giving a student the opportunity to discover what they’re capable of.

Unlocking Potential with Credentials at the LISD TECH Center.
about 1 month ago, Ashley Pfund
Graphic with a quote from Lillian Helinski about how it would have been a mistake to not join the Horticulture program
We’re looking for a counselor who wants to make a difference in the lives of students as they prepare for what comes next. Join the LISD TECH Center and JC/LISD Academy team and help students discover what’s possible.
about 1 month ago, Ashley Pfund
Hiring ad for a counselor position featuring details about the position
First walk in. Let’s go.

LISD TECH Center students are back, and for plenty of them, today is day one of something brand new.

New programs, new skills and a whole year to see where it takes them.

Welcome to the 2026–27 school year!
about 2 months ago, Ashley Pfund
Two students walking outside and both smiling at the camera
Four students walking down the sidewalk toward the building
Three students who are friends walking toward the building together
Students exiting the bus and walking toward the building
Two female students smiling at the camera as they walk toward the building
A student smiling and waving at the camera
A student smiling at the camera as she walks toward the building
Two students seated outside the building and looking at the camera
A group of students walking toward the building smiling and chatting together
Staff at the TECH Center standing in the lobby to welcome students
Will you be attending the TECH Center this upcoming year? Come to our TECH Center Meet & Greet. August 19 | 12:30-2:30 PM. Meet your instructor, see your classroom, and learn more about what we have to offer!

Center For A Sustainable Future
4260 Tipton Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221

TECH Center Main Campus
1372 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221
about 2 months ago, Benjamin Murray
Meet and Greet Invitation
Fair week is one of our favorite times of the summer!

If you're heading out to the Lenawee County Fair this week, be sure to stop by the LISD booth and say hello. We'd also encourage you to wander through the barns and exhibit halls to cheer on the many local students showcasing their 4-H projects and animals. The time, care, and dedication they put into these projects is something to celebrate.

Here are a few photos from today, including some of the students we had the chance to run into and Kurt Kominek and Ben Murray representing the LISD at our fair booth. We hope to see you at the fair this week!
2 months ago, Ashley Pfund
LISD staff members Kurt and Ben sitting at the LISD booth at the fair
An FFA student smiling at the camera while she is bent down with her arms around her goat inside a barn at the fair
An FFA student smiling at the camera with her pig inside of the pig's pen at the fair
An FFA student posing with her goat inside a barn with other goats in the area
An FFA student smiling behind her pig in the pen
Two FFA TECH Center students posing for a photo together outside at the Lenawee County Fair
Come join us for our TECH Center Meet & Greet!
Wednesday, August 19
12:30-2:30pm

This is a great time to tour our programs, meet our instructors, and make connections before the start of the 2026-2027 school year!

Center For A Sustainable Future
4260 Tipton Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221

TECH Center Main Campus
1372 N. Main St, Adrian, MI 49221
3 months ago, Benjamin Murray
TECH Center Meet and Greet
You've mastered the trade. Now help someone else discover it.

The LISD TECH Center is looking for a Machining & CAM Teacher Assistant to join our team. If you have manufacturing experience and a passion for helping others succeed, this is your opportunity to turn your expertise into a career that makes a difference.

Help prepare the next generation of machinists and manufacturing professionals while staying connected to the industry you know and love.

Explore the position and apply today at lisd.us/jobs.

#NowHiring #LenaweeJobs #LenaweeCounty #LenaweeEducation #Manufacturing
3 months ago, Ashley Pfund
A job opening graphic with a machining and CAM student and information about the teacher assistant position
Sometimes the most important lessons happen outside of the lesson plan. When a power outage forced the cancellation of the final day of our Hammertime Career Exploration Camp, campers were unable to finish building their toolboxes. Rather than letting those projects go unfinished, instructors Mr. Biggs and Mr. Secord went above and beyond by coming in on their own time to complete each toolbox for the students. Their dedication ensured every camper could take home a finished project and a lasting reminder of what they accomplished this week. Thank you, Mr. Biggs and Mr. Secord, for your commitment to our students and for always going the extra mile. #LenaweeISD #LISD #CareerExplorationCamps #LenaweeEducation #SummerCamp
4 months ago, Ashley Pfund
tool boxes that kids worked on at camp
Career Camps are canceled today because of a power outage.
4 months ago, Benjamin Murray
Do you enjoy connecting students with opportunities and helping them discover what's possible for their future?

The LISD TECH Center is seeking a Coordinator of Career Preparation Services to work alongside schools, students, families, and community partners across Lenawee County. We're looking for a relationship-builder who is collaborative, self-driven, comfortable speaking to groups, and passionate about helping students explore career pathways from kindergarten through high school.

Apply today at lisd.us/jobs
4 months ago, Ashley Pfund
Graphic with details about the Career Prep Coordinator Position that is open
Our LISD TECH Center SkillsUSA students represented Michigan and Lenawee County on the national stage last week in Atlanta, competing against the best career and technical education students from across the country.

Congratulations to:
Jered Wyant (LCS) – 2nd Place, Collision Damage Appraisal
Connor Thumme (Madison) – 16th Place, Automotive Refinishing
Emma Willett (Sand Creek) – 14th Place, Action Skills
Elizabeth Cameron (Clinton) – 9th Place, Pin Design
Keegan Gray (Onsted) – 27th Place, T-Shirt Design

A special shoutout to Jered for earning a Silver Medal and becoming the first national medalist in the history of our Automotive Collision Repair and Refinish program. We are incredibly proud of all five students for their hard work, professionalism, and outstanding representation of the LISD TECH Center on the national stage.

Achievements like these remind us of what's possible and have us looking forward to another year of student success.

#LenaweeEducation #LISDTECHCenter #LenaweeISD #LISD #CTE #SkillsUSA
4 months ago, Ashley Pfund
A student posing with her bubble tea at the competition
A student on the competition floor working on a truck
A student in his competition safety gear posing for a photo
Two students posing in front of a SkillsUSA sign
Two students with their teacher posing for a photo
Two students posing for a photo with their instructor