Micah Braswell (CDC at Garinger HS) has this to say about his CTE nominee, Torila Goggins: She’s an amazing teacher who goes ABOVE and BEYOND what’s expected of her to ensure her students are prepared, inside and outside of her classroom. For this and other reasons, CTE and Garinger HS celebrates Torila Goggins! Thank you […]
Read MoreMeckpathways Internship Summer 2024 HERE’S THE SCOOP! Pay Rate: $15 per hour Program Dates: June 10 – August 2, 2024 Potential Work Week: 20 – 40 hours per week APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Applicant must be a CMS high school junior or senior Minimum Age: 16 years old by May 3, 2024 No experience is required. SAVE […]
Read MoreCongratulations to South Mecklenburg High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) delegates and school advisor for their huge accomplishments at the NC Regional Competition on Saturday, December 9th, 2023! SMHS FBLA Chapter advisor(s) coached and chaperoned around 17 student FBLA competitors. The following students will compete the FBLA state conference based off […]
Read MoreCurrent Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to apply for a Student Leader position with Bank of America. See the flyers below for more details. Hurry…the application closes January 17, 2024!
Read MoreThe CMS School Choice Magnet Office and Career and Technical Education invites you to attend this year’s CMS School Choice Magnet Fair and CTE Experience. This event will offer you the opportunity to meet school and district staff and gather information about the school options CMS has to offer. Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 Time: […]
Read MoreNational Academy Foundation (NAF) is a national education non-profit that brings schools and businesses together to better prepare students of all backgrounds. Since 1980, NAF has led a movement for immersive, career-focused teaching and work-based learning. With the support of NAF community-based advisory boards, schools connect with the workforce to fuel shared progress—from creating culturally […]
Read MoreThe CMS Career Technical Education department developed a new initiative to bring Career Exploration Awareness to middle school students. On Thursday, September 28th Middle School Career Technical Educators came together at the Atrium to learn to be Career Exploration Coaches (CEC) for their individual middle schools. The educators were presented with opportunities to bring intentional […]
Read MoreCareer and Technical Education students in CMS had the opportunity to participate in the Students @ Work Initiative with Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas. The students received an opportunity to attend JA Biztown. JA Biztown combines lessons that teachers instruct with the students over a period of weeks. The lessons cover the role students […]
Read MoreThe Jimmie Johnson Foundation Announces Over $450,000 in Champions GrantsRocky River High School one of eighteen K-12 public schools to receive funding CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (December 15, 2022) The Jimmie Johnson Foundation (JJF) announced today that 18 school projects in North Carolina will receive $468,462.47 in Champions Grants. The grants are awarded annually to K-12 […]
Read MoreThe Career and Technical Education Futures Fair was held this past Thursday, March 13, at AvidXchange. Almost 300 seniors, representing twenty-six CMS high schools, were introduced to almost forty different employers within the Charlotte community. These organizations shared with students the various opportunities that are available for them post-graduation; as well as some that are […]
Read MoreMarketing teacher Timothy Long (Ballantyne Ridge HS) has nominated Courtney Carlton and Patty Thornton (L to R) as CTE Rockstars! He says: ‘These 2 ladies have been instrumental in helping CTE get off the ground and running at our new high school, Ballantyne Ridge. They have gone far and beyond their duties to support and […]
Read MoreAs we welcome in CTE month, we want to share this exciting highlight from Providence HS. Our students are hard at work every day to prepare for their ‘what’s next’. We appreciate the efforts of CDC, Lisa Hall, for sharing the good news! ‘PHS senior Gianlucca Simon was a bit unsure of his future career […]
Read MoreStudents at Ridge Road Middle, in Ms. Johnson’s class had an incredible experience that was filled with excitement, creativity, and growth. Students had the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents through a Gallery Walk, where they presented research about colleges and universities in a professional and engaging format. Each student used a tri-fold board […]
Read MoreWe are so excited to usher in a new year, primed for new opportunities in CTE. Before we begin our 2nd semester, we wanted to recap a few amazing things that our CTE students accomplished in 2024! Here’s to more growth, opportunity, and experiences in CTE! *NWSA, William Jenkins, did an amazing job on the […]
Read MoreIndependence High School invites you to a celebration of diversity and inclusion, that promises to be full of culture, food, storytelling and dance. Thank you to Culinary Instructor, Deidre Mallow, for providing this experience!
Read MoreWay to go Trojans! See below and let’s support our Olympic CTE team!
Read MoreWe are so proud to share the success story of Providence High School alumni, Alejandro Reyes. The Class of 2024 student took full advantage of the automotive program at his high school and after graduation enrolled in college and the workforce. He is well on his way to making a name for himself in the […]
Read MoreOlympic High School is CTE! The Trojans hosted students from Northridge Middle School to introduce them to an in depth look at CTE, pathways, and opportunities in the field. National Technical Honor Society students were the perfect hosts and representatives of the program as they showed students what it looks like to be in a […]
Read MoreWhat you see is a group of young people learning what it means to be a teacher and how to enter into the profession. Welcome to the Aspiring Educators Summit, held at UNCC! CMS students were among other school districts that were invited to learn more about the path to teaching. We are so inspired […]
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