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 MoreA huge congratulations is in order for Ardrey Kell’s John Glenn! Mr. Glenn is the 2024 CMS NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year! Ardrey Kell High School Teacher Mr. John Glenn was named 2024 CMS NCCAT Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year this morning. A central office committee composed of district administrators […]
Read MoreIndependence students had a big showing in CTE month. Six Independence students participated in the SkillsUSA Southwest Regional Rally Carpentry Competition and represented both their school and district in an amazing way. All six competitors were competitive in their events. Three placed in their events! Lena Roten – 1st place in Construction Core Jaime Torres […]
Read MoreAs we prepare to close CTE month, we want to take the time to salute all our CTE students and staff. CTE would not be a success without the hardworking teachers and amazing students that fill our schools. On behalf of the Central Office staff, we thank you in CTE month and beyond! If your […]
Read MoreIf you are familiar with CTE and East Meck, chances are you know Business teacher, Kenneth Willis. Mr. Willis is exactly what it means to be CTE and also, what it means to be an East Meck Eagle! Saluted by Vincent McGregor, he had this to say about Mr. Willis: ‘Mr. Willis facilitates several student […]
Read MorePLTW teacher, Niva Hawkins find happiness at Marie G. Davis. She sees that happiness inside her classroom and within her students. For CTE month, Ms. Hawkins has chosen to spotlight one of her shining stars, Juan Junior Mendez Murillo! She has this to say about Juan: ‘I am nominating Juan because he is an exceptional […]
Read MoreMichelle Edens is an example of what you look for in an educator. She is committed to her Agriculture program at Providence High School, her students, and other Ag teachers. District Ag Pathway Lead, Deepal Patel, shares this about Ms. Edens: ‘Ms.Edens is an ideal example of a CTE teacher bringing a robust CTE class […]
Read MoreChris Ivy teaches Python Programming at South Meck. However, according to Carl Samford (CTE Instructional Facilitator), Mr. Ivy does so much more. ‘Mr. Ivy has come to South Meck to begin our Python classes. He has also taken the lead advisor role with our FBLA Club. The membership has flourished and the club placed at […]
Read MoreEducators are always excited when they see the proverbial light bulb turn on for students. Haley McCullough, from Butler High School, has her CTE light bulb turned on and burning brightly! Nominated by Career Development Coordinator Jessica Walker, she has this to say about Haley and her bright future in Health Sciences: ‘Haley cares so […]
Read MoreHelen Burch is more than a Business teacher. Nominated by Principal Lisa Bailes, she says that, ‘Ms. Burch is the epitome of an outstanding educator. Her classroom is engaging, inviting and she cares about all kids at a very high level. Social and emotional learning is embedded into every lesson, effortlessly. The amount she knows […]
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