Empowering Future Health Workers: Chuuk High School’s First-Ever Certified Nursing Assistant Curriculum
At Chuuk High School (CHS), students are taking their first steps toward a career in healthcare – thanks to the school’s new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, launched in the 2024–2025 school year. Even without a fully equipped classroom or training lab, students are diving into the world of patient care with determination and purpose. Supported […]
CTE in Micronesia is “Where the Paddle Meets the Ocean”
Life in FSM flows at its own calm, steady rhythm, always in tune with the ocean. The heat is ever-present, broken only by sudden downpours and the constant barking of dogs echoing throughout the island. From anywhere on the islands, you can see the brilliant sparkles of the afternoon sun reflecting off the vast blue […]
FSM CTE Champions Conclude Intensive Workshop on Occupational Selection for New Training Curriculum for High School Students
The National Department of Education recently hosted a significant event, bringing together representatives from all four states to partake in a week-long, intensive workshop focused on selecting occupations for a new training curriculum for high school students. This event marked a pivotal step towards enhancing the vocational education landscape for FSM high school students. A Collaborative […]
Launching of the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (FSM SEE) Project
The National Department of Education celebrated a momentous occasion as they officially inaugurated the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (SEE) Project, generously provided by the World Bank. This event, held at the Pohnpei Island Central High School Cafeteria in Kolonia, Pohnpei, marks a crucial milestone in the nation’s dedication to empowering its communities through skill development and economic […]