Fremont High School has expanded with the addition of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building, offering students more opportunities to gain real-world skills. 

This project began in late July and early August. The CTE construction project was scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2024. 

Industrial technology teacher Ryan Novotny believes the new classes can help students with real-world skills. 

“It gives students real-world experiences and the opportunity to work alongside licensed subcontractors in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing,” Novotny said. “It allows students to see high wages, high demand, and high skilled careers available after graduation.” 

A couple of students taking classes in the new CTE Building have also said that the new addition of the building looks nicer and makes them want to learn more in these classes.

“I like the new building because it gives us the opportunity to take classes that could benefit us with knowledge about careers in construction, nursing, engines and many other fields,” senior Taye Widick said. 

Other students are taking these classes to help them with their career plans after high school. 

“It’s amazing the welding shop is phenomenal,” junior Kale Pehrson, who plans on going into HVAC, said. “It doubled the size of booths and gave more opportunities for students overall. It’s connected close to the Metro so if you work more the Metro will help you with a future plan. All the brand new equipment is great.” 

In addition to the advantages of the program, there are some downsides for students who do not attend classes regularly. 

“If you miss three or more classes, then you drop a letter grade because you lose credits if you’re not there,” Pehrson said. 

The CTE building helps students prepare for their future careers and is expected to continue benefiting future generations of FHS students.