Capital Area Technical Center

Over 200 students had an opportunity to participate in a mock interview this spring to get valuable practice and feedback. Community employers were gracious with their time, providing expertise on a critical skill set. A very special thank you to the following businesses and team members;

Augusta Maine Police Department - Jesse Brann and Anthony Drouin
Cianbro- Shawna McKenney and Kaelie Blanchet
City of Augusta - Christie Young
Cushnoc Brewing Co.- Amber and Casey Hynes
Darling's Auto Group- Scott Kunesh
Deblois Electrical- Steve Morin and Stacey Fournier
Delta Ambulance - Kevin Gurney
EJ Prescott - Liz Weiss and Paul Van Savage
Elliot Office Supply - Jamie Elliot
Hancock Lumber Company - Laura Bower, Kelly Donnell and Jeff Wilson
Kinder Garden Childcare - Danielle Pickrell
Kennebec Valley YMCA - Kayleigh Supry and Jennifer Fortin
Maine Housing - Jane Whitley
Mcgee Construction - Seth McGee
Northern Light - Chelsea Bean
Riverview Psychiatric - Kelly Flagg, Stacey Fitzmorris and Ashley Heron
Secretary of State - Terri Kanaris, Douglas Perry and Jessica Light
Togus VA- Kim Chatman and Roger Komandt

Join us in cheering all the way from Maine for our incredible students in Atlanta, Georgia this week as they compete in the National SkillsUSA Competitions! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and professionalism they've shown on this journey. We know you are representing Capital Area Technical Center with pride and excellence!

Best of luck to:

Joseph Bailey
Owen Eastman
Cameron Perry
Lance Theriault
Tenny Tibbetts
Justice Stevens
Ian Ball
Kaelyn Brillant

You’ve already made us proud! Show the nation what CATC students can do!

Congrats to May Professional of the Month, Josh McGrath! Josh, a senior from Hall-Dale High School, is enrolled in his second year of the Machine Tool & Welding program, where he has consistently demonstrated dedication, skill, and a strong work ethic. Throughout his time in the program, Josh has especially enjoyed designing and manufacturing precision parts that directly align with his future career goals in machining. He takes pride in how much he has learned about the trade and values the hands-on experiences that have helped prepare him for the workforce.

One of Josh’s favorite projects was collaborating with his classmates to build a go-kart from the ground up. A project that required teamwork, problem-solving, and technical precision. Outside of the classroom, Josh stays busy playing baseball for Hall-Dale, working, golfing, and spending time with friends.

After graduation, Josh plans to begin working full-time at Kennebec Technologies, where he looks forward to applying the skills he has developed in the program. His instructor, Cody Rau, describes Josh as “focused, polite, and detail-oriented,” noting that he consistently delivers high-quality work and takes great pride in everything he produces. Josh’s commitment to excellence and his positive attitude make him a well-deserving May Professional of the Month.

These Augusta students won a national food contest with a theme they never even witnessed 4 students at Augusta's Capital Area Technical Center are in Chicago this weekend to showcase their winning breakfast food truck idea: Y2Koffee.