did you know?
1. Get with the program: Today’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are much more than 20th-century “vocational education.” Not solely focusing on trade-specific skills, courses prepare students for college and careers, developing academic and technical knowledge that can be used in various opportunities.
2. Clear connection: Career Clusters (see graphic at right) identify paths from high school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school and the workplace, so students can link what they learn in school and what they can do in the future.
3. Opportunities abound: Many CTE courses offer honors credit. Concentrators — students who have earned four or more technical credits in a career cluster, including an upper-level “completer” course — receive a “Career Ready” endorsement on their diploma. Depending on their GPA, concentrators may be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
4. Join the club: Career and Technical Service Organizations provide great experiences for exploring careers. Teamwork and leadership opportunities promote personal growth as well. At Enloe, students can take part in DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, TSA, HOSA or NTHS.
5. Double benefit: Did you know you can get community-college credit for some high school CTE courses? An articulation agreement allows students who earn a final grade of B or higher and a score of 93 or higher on a CTE postassessment to receive college credit for that course at any North Carolina community college as long as they enroll within two years of high school graduation. For the full list of eligible courses at Enloe, look here.
6. Certifiably cool: After successfully completing courses and taking certification exams, Enloe students can earn certifications in Pharmacy Tech; Microsoft Word, Publisher and PowerPoint, or Excel, Access and Outlook; Automotive Service Excellence; Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel; or ServSafe Food Handler.
7. Go for the gold (or platinum!): Selected seniors who earn four credits, including an advanced level, in a career pathway take ACT WorkKeys tests in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information. They can earn a platinum, gold, silver or bronze Career Readiness Certification to include in portfolios for employers.
8. Enloe’s two career academies: Students can take part in the Medical BioScience Academy, which integrates technical skills and terminology in health-related occupations. Enloe also has an Academy of Graphics and Advertising that aims to develop students' creative talents with innovative and interdisciplinary project- and work-based learning events to prepare them for arts, audio-video technology or communications careers.
9. Here to help: Enloe’s special populations coordinator, Ms. Perry-Pittman, works with students and teachers to help students develop the behavioral and social skill strategies necessary for success in classes. She monitors CTE students’ grades and attendance issues, and coordinates with CTE teachers to conduct a student learning styles inventory.
Source: Ms. Sharon Manning, Career Development Coordinator
2. Clear connection: Career Clusters (see graphic at right) identify paths from high school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school and the workplace, so students can link what they learn in school and what they can do in the future.
3. Opportunities abound: Many CTE courses offer honors credit. Concentrators — students who have earned four or more technical credits in a career cluster, including an upper-level “completer” course — receive a “Career Ready” endorsement on their diploma. Depending on their GPA, concentrators may be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
4. Join the club: Career and Technical Service Organizations provide great experiences for exploring careers. Teamwork and leadership opportunities promote personal growth as well. At Enloe, students can take part in DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, TSA, HOSA or NTHS.
5. Double benefit: Did you know you can get community-college credit for some high school CTE courses? An articulation agreement allows students who earn a final grade of B or higher and a score of 93 or higher on a CTE postassessment to receive college credit for that course at any North Carolina community college as long as they enroll within two years of high school graduation. For the full list of eligible courses at Enloe, look here.
6. Certifiably cool: After successfully completing courses and taking certification exams, Enloe students can earn certifications in Pharmacy Tech; Microsoft Word, Publisher and PowerPoint, or Excel, Access and Outlook; Automotive Service Excellence; Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel; or ServSafe Food Handler.
7. Go for the gold (or platinum!): Selected seniors who earn four credits, including an advanced level, in a career pathway take ACT WorkKeys tests in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information. They can earn a platinum, gold, silver or bronze Career Readiness Certification to include in portfolios for employers.
8. Enloe’s two career academies: Students can take part in the Medical BioScience Academy, which integrates technical skills and terminology in health-related occupations. Enloe also has an Academy of Graphics and Advertising that aims to develop students' creative talents with innovative and interdisciplinary project- and work-based learning events to prepare them for arts, audio-video technology or communications careers.
9. Here to help: Enloe’s special populations coordinator, Ms. Perry-Pittman, works with students and teachers to help students develop the behavioral and social skill strategies necessary for success in classes. She monitors CTE students’ grades and attendance issues, and coordinates with CTE teachers to conduct a student learning styles inventory.
Source: Ms. Sharon Manning, Career Development Coordinator
