David Reinbold, Carbon Career & Technical Institute administrative director, shared results of two exams with the Joint Operating Committee, as well as improvements in attendance among students.

The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute exam is a mandatory exam given to all students after completing their career and technical program.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills is a mandatory end of program test for precision machine technology students.

“Our goal every year is 100%,” Reinbold said. “It’s a written test and a performance test. There have been years when we had 100% on the written, and then a few students don’t get the performance.”

Based on the most recent data, the state average for students to pass the tests with a level of “advanced and competent” is 82% for both tests. The state expectation/goal was 85%.

“This year, CCTI had 93% of students with advanced and competent NOCTI/NIMS scores — clearly well above the state average and expectations,” Reinbold said.

The state expectation/goal for the percentage of students who earn industry certifications is 73%, Reinbold said.

“According to last year’s data, 84% of CCTI students earned some type of industry certification,” he said. “Again, CCTI is well above state standards. We expects the number to be higher this year.”

The school had banners made to post in certain tech areas that did reach 100% in their tech areas.

“We’re very proud of our students; they take it very seriously,” Reinbold added.

Regarding attendance, Reinbold described how two years ago more than 30 students had 20 or more days of absence from class.

Last year, after putting many facets in place such as enforcing policies, meeting with students, meeting with parents, that number was reduced.

“This year, I have the sheet right there, there are just 16 names on it,” Reinbold said. “That’s the students, parents, and administration.”

He also gave credit to Michelle Allen, former principal, and Tara Benyo, Student Success coordinator, for their work on the initiative.