Article By: Anna Grace Johnson – CTE Student Summer Intern, Myers Park Class of 2022 Earlier this year, students were able to apply to the Lending Tree’s Financial Roots student essay contest for a chance to win a scholarship. Teachers of the competitors would also have the chance to win prizes. To enter the contest, […]
Read MoreCMS students who are considering a career in Graphic Arts have the option to pursue that course of study while in high school. Northwest School of the Arts is one of those schools offering the CTE Graphic & Digital Design pathway. First-year students in Introduction to Adobe Applications recently completed a design project on composite […]
Read MoreSenior Ryan Monroe has taken full advantage of his time at OHS by pursuing his curiosities and interests in Engineering & Advanced Technologies. Ryan has just earned a Summer paid internship at Groninger USA, which can evolve into a $175,000 Engineering Apprenticeship. That opportunity would pay for his college education while simultaneously providing him wages […]
Read MoreRocky River High senior Jordyn Logan wants to become a crime scene investigator, and now she has a head start on her career through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program. CCP is a dual-enrollment program that allows juniors and seniors to earn tuition-free college credit toward a two- or four-year degree at Central Piedmont Community College […]
Read MoreBY BRODIE LOWE THE MINT HILL TIMES MINT HILL, NC – Rocky River High School’s vision for the student body goes beyond classroom walls of brick and mortar, beyond pen and paper, beyond merely passing courses. The school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program prepares students for their career pathway while still in high school, […]
Read MoreTwo former high school students tell their story on why a trade apprenticeship fits their career aspirations. College was not the answer. High-paying, skilled trade jobs are in demand. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, there is an emphasis on the four-year university track yet three out of 10 high school grads who have chosen […]
Read MoreCMS Superintendent Earnest Winston and Deputy Superintendent, Academic Services, Dr. Matt Hayes, were aware of our CTE teachers and partners’ notable accomplishments during this trying COVID time and requested Susan Gann-Carroll, CMS-CTE Director, share those successes with the CMS School Board on March 4, 2021. She highlighted the great things happening within our classrooms and […]
Read MoreThe ROC partners with Central Piedmont Community College and CMS-CTE to provide opportunities for select high school juniors. Students can earn dual high school and college credit, enjoy paid internships, learn from field experts and acquire industry certifications. Select juniors and seniors receive skills training in advanced carpentry, electrical, HVAC and construction management through a […]
Read MoreCMS Career and Technical Education is proud to announce the induction of 350 students for the 2020-2021 school term. Career Development Coordinators from 17 high schools in the district collaborated to bring the first virtual National Technical Honor Society Induction to the CMS community on February 25, 2021. This effort was led by Jeanette Culek […]
Read MoreRise to Success is a program that allows high school graduates from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) to earn a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate and an Associates degree in a healthcare-related discipline from Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). Atrium Health will pay for participants’ tuition, books, and related fees. Participants are encouraged to earn their bachelor’s […]
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