A Copper Country CTE alumna earns state recognition after receiving a scholarship award from the Code Officials Conference of Michigan.
The Copper Country Intermediate School District shared Alecia Aho was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Code Officials Conference of Michigan. Aho graduated in 2026 from Hancock Central High School and spent two years a part of the CTE Construction Technology, in the work-based learning program. While a part of the CTE program, in her second year, Aho earned hands-on experience while working with Moyle Construction. She continued her education in construction management while enrolled at Michigan Technological University.
Aho was presented the award by Todd LaReux, Houghton County Building Department Director and member of the COCM Board of Directors. Representatives from the Copper Country CTE were able to attend the scholarship presentation including Aho’s father, Stephen Aho, a supervisor within the CCISD Career and Technology. CTE Director Corey Soumis shared Aho’s recognition from the Code Official Conference of Michigan highlights the intersection between technical career training hands on learning opportunities and classroom instruction.
“Having had my own daughters go through various CTE programs that helped positively shape their futures, I know Alecia’s parents, Steve and Elizabeth, are now having a similar experience. We are all proud of Alecia and her earning the COCM scholarship, and look forward to seeing her navigate her college, career, and life goals moving forward.”
