Experience The Met, an innovative career and technical education school where students design their own learning paths through real-world internships, hands-on projects, and close mentorship. This short visit will include a guided tour of key learning spaces, followed by a panel featuring Met students, advisors, and mentors who will share how internships and community-based projects connect classroom learning to personal passions and future goals. Itinerary 8:30am: Attendees board bus at RI Convention Center 8:45am: Bus departs for MET School 9:00am - 9:20am: Introductions, Welcome & Overview 9:20am - 9:50am: Student Panel and Presentation 9:50am - 10:10am: Table conversation with Students 10:10am - 10:40am: Tour of the Building 10:40am - 11:00am: Closing remarks 11:10am: Attendees board bus and depart for Convention Center 11:25am: Bus drops off attendees at RI Convention Center
Attendees will enjoy a guided tour of William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School, exploring how industry partnerships enhance student learning and career readiness. The visit includes four 15-minute stops in key Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas:
Advanced Manufacturing – Discover how students gain hands-on experience with precision equipment and benefit from collaborations with the defense / shipbuilding sector.
Auto Careers – Learn how partnerships with regional dealerships provide real-world training.
Biomanufacturing – See how students participate in a real-world research effort with a postsecondary partner to hone the technical and analytical skills needed for scientific research.
Hospitality – Experience how students apply customer service, culinary, and event management skills all while operating a food truck.
Throughout the tour, guests will see firsthand how work-based learning connects classroom instruction with meaningful industry experience, preparing Davies students for success in high-demand careers.
Itinerary 9:00am: Attendees board bus 9:15am: Bus departs for Davies HS 9:30am: Arrive at Davies - Welcome and separate into groups of 4 to begin tours - Each group will rotate through 4 CTE program areas for 15 minutes/each 9:40am-9:55am: CTE Program Area #1 10:00am -10:15am: CTE Program Area #2 10:20am-10:35am: CTE Program Area #3 10:40am-10:55am: CTE Program Area #4 10:55am: Attendees regroup and board bus 11:10am: Bus departs for Convention Center 11:25am: Bus arrives at Convention Center
Experience the energy and innovation of PCTA, where students turn passion into purpose through hands-on Career and Technical Education! From building and designing in Carpentry and Automotive Technology labs to creating stunning digital media in Graphics and engineering real-world solutions in Pre-Engineering, every program immerses students in authentic, career-focused learning. With cutting-edge equipment, industry-recognized certifications, and Work-Based Learning partnerships that connect students to local businesses and real employers, PCTA empowers learners to graduate career-ready, confident, and equipped to lead in the workforce of tomorrow. Itinerary 9:30am: Attendees board bus at RI Convention Center 9:45am: Bus departs to PCTA 9:55am: Bus arrives at PCTA 10:00am - 10:20am: Carpentry & General Contractors 10:25am - 10:50am: Automotive 11:00am - 11:20am: Graphic Design 11:25am - 12:00pm: Pre-Engineering 12:00pm: Attendees board bus 12:10pm: Bus departs PCTA 12:20pm: Bus returns to RI Convention Center
