As the principal of Madera Technical Exploration Center, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of our students, parents, and community members. At MTEC, we are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to create a supportive and challenging curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience, and we encourage our students to be curious, creative, and compassionate individuals. Our school is not just a place for academic learning but a vibrant community where students can explore their interests and talents through a wide range of career themed labs. Whether it’s through Health Science, Public Safety, Performing Arts, Agriculture, Marketing or Engineering, we strive to provide opportunities for every student to grow and succeed. We are proud of the achievements of our students and the positive impact they have on our school and the wider community. Thank you for being a part of our MTEC family. We look forward to a successful and rewarding school year!
Madera TEC is organized into six career-themed labs, selected to align with important career fields in the region and also to help prepare students for our robust high school Career Technical Education program.
Madera TEC is a powerful launching pad to prepare students for their high school experience. Take the opportunity to learn by doing and join the Madera TEC family!
Imagine a classroom where students are gathered around projects. The room is buzzing with excitement as students are working collaboratively designing plans for the school garden, building model trucks to learn about force and motion, debating the safety of GMO foods, and using their critical thinking skills to imagine the future of technology in agriculture.
The Entrepreneurship and Marketing Lab promotes exploration of concepts in commercial research, product development, business fundamentals, and marketing. Entrepreneurs are company founders that take an idea and develop it into a business.
In the Health Science Lab, students will explore patient care, sports medicine, mental and behavioral health, and many other health career pathways. Student projects will focus on developing and offering solutions to health care needs within the community of Madera.
The Manufacturing and Engineering Lab will prepare students for success in the high school manufacturing and engineering pathways. Future careers in this pathway include Metal Fabricators, Welders, Machinist, CAD/Drafting Designer, Product Developer, Mechanical Engineer, and Robotics Engineer just to name a few.
The Media and Performing Arts Lab offers young creative minds the opportunity to explore the world of Art, Media, and Entertainment. While careers in this industry include videographer, graphic designer, YouTuber, journalist, photographer, editor, and performer, the skills learned in this lab will be applicable to nearly every career path.
The scene… The class gathered around a chalk outline, blood splattered across the ground, hair fibers and fingerprints providing evidence for analysis. Community partners walking students through evidence collection. Students engaging in the investigative process and evidence collection with community partners, following historical clues in the form of primary and secondary sources.
Madera Unified is where students are challenged to broaden their vision, inspired by meaningful opportunities and strive for authentic achievements.
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