Professional Organization
IGAEA (International Graphic Arts Education Association)
MACUL

Student Clubs/Organizations Highlights
Our ViT program participates in the Skills USA competition every year in the areas of Advertising Design, and Graphics Communications. We have seen much success in these competitions over the years.

Community Involvement
Our students often participate in design contests for actual projects. We match students to projects that develop their skills. This is a great way to teach students about client relations and makes the projects a lot more fun because they are real.

Quotes

"This letter is in recognition of the excellence in educational training provided within the Graphic Design program. Through hands-on experiences provided by the Career-Tech Center, I was able to learn the skills needed to give myself the competitive edge to secure a bright future designing." - Jeff Capron, Capron Design

"After being enrolled at TBA, my view of education has totally changed. I am now dedicated, motivated, and enthusiastic about my education and hope to get as much out of it as I possibly can. TBA has been a huge turning point in my life." -Jon Paul A., Traverse City West

"Since I have been in this program I have learned so many different skills. I love being a student at ViT. I really think it has prepared me for my future job. Not only is it work, but also a lot of fun." -Melissa M., Elk Rapids

"I attended CTC in 1990-92. I still use the skills I learned today, such as airbrushing, typography and drawing. I currently employ co-op students from CTC who work as an integral part of my daily staff. I serve as the chairman of the visual communication co-op advisory committee." -Jeff Needham, Great Frame Up

Business Advisors
Chris, Village Press
Cory, Computer Haus
Michael Albaugh, NuArt Signs
Jennifer Allen, Tandem Design
Mark Bak, TCAPS Printing
Tim & Tom Barrons, Byte Productions
Jeff Capron, Tandem Design
Gary Cork, Snap Print
Jim DeWildt, Design Group
Doug Domine, NMC
Steve Dornbos, Taylor Printing
Kay Doty, Association of Realtors
Jeff Dufort, Progress Printers
Mark Jensen, Jen Tees
Neil Klein, Neil K. Klein & Assoc.
Michael Kroes, TCTV2
Roger Laesk, Allegra Printing
Lindy Lazar, Lindy Lazar Marketing
Anne Lewis, Mackinac Island Press, Inc.
Sarah Little, Hagarty Insurance
Mike McCatty, Village Press
Jim Novak, Progress Printers
George/Judy Prewitt, Fast Signs
Martha Russell, NMC
Dan Smith, Flight Path Creative
Tim Simonelli, Advanced Advertising
Jacque Southby, CML Public Relations
Dave Speckman, Speckman Photography
Aaron Swanker, Flight Path Creative
John Welburn, Pallet Papers
Brandy Wheeler, Meal Tickets & Unusual Ideas
Bob Wild, Image Arts
Raelene Wooden, Idea Stream
Jim Wrocklage, Brauer Productions
Megan Young, NMC