COVID Customized Parent/Guardian Open House Event a Success



More than 120 families showed up for the recent CRTC Parent/Guardian Open House to talk to teachers and tour their programs. And while the annual event was modified this year to accommodate COVID precautions, students and families were able to visit classrooms and shop areas, ask questions, and talk with student ambassadors representing each of our 11 Career Pathway programs.


“The value of the event was the ability to see the facilities in person and meet the teachers one-on-one,” said CRTC Program Coordinator Kate Amrol. “That’s something we haven’t been able to offer up to now.”


To accommodate safe social distancing protocols, the event was broken up into four sessions, with capped attendance for any one session. Families pre-registered for a session, and were required to wear masks. There also was an online Zoom Q&A session set up for those who could not attend in person.


The CRTC continues to accept applications for the 2021-22 school year, and students in grades 9-11 still are encouraged to apply (though popular programs are filling up quickly). Interested students should talk to their school counselor or visit our website or office for more information.


All applications received are currently being reviewed by our director with recommendation from the student's home high school. For students who applied, enrollment status letters will be mailed to their homes by April 23.


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