Thank you, Chairman Collin Daly and the entire commission for declaring February as Career and Technical Education Month in Limestone County. Chairman Daly realizes firsthand the importance and relevance of our workforce and technical training programs in Limestone County and Athens City schools. The commission is responsible for managing the finances, property, and services for Limestone County which are all instrumental in workforce and economic development. In addition to attracting business and industry to our area and creating high-wage jobs for our citizens, the commission serves as our partner in education providing educational opportunities for students to learn about career pathways that serve our area business and industries. Under their leadership, Limestone County has become one of the fastest growing and most attractive places to live in our great state.
Historically, the purpose of Career and Technical Education (CTE) has been to prepare students for entry-level jobs in occupations requiring less than a baccalaureate degree. Over the last decade, educational reform has reshaped the purpose of CTE into a broader preparation that develops the academic, vocational, and technical skills of a broader base of students. This preparation now includes the integration of academics and CTE emphasizing all aspects of industry. Today's CTE programs incorporate increasingly rigorous academic content standards and provide a blended mix of high school and post-secondary institution coursework through Calhoun Community College leading to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, high school diploma, and short-certificate [halfway to an associate degree]. CTE emphasizes contextual learning, employability skills development, and career exploration. CTE also represents training and added degree opportunities for the unemployed and others seeking to broaden their skill sets, thus improving their employability and contributing to the high-skill high-wage occupations in North Alabama. CTE not only fuels our region's workforce but plays a vital role in helping the nation meet the challenges of economic development. CTE is delivered through a variety of programs, each with a specific curriculum that includes many courses in a preferred sequence. Our high school CTE programs still prepare our students for jobs; they have broadened their role in raising the probability of students completing high school and by increasing the number of students who transition to postsecondary programs and complete them.
President Trump signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), a bipartisan measure reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and continued Congress' commitment in providing nearly $1.4 billion annually for CTE programs for our nation's youth and adults. Perkins V represents an important opportunity to expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow career and technical education programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value. Limestone County Schools remains committed to providing and expanding opportunities in first-class workforce and technical training for our students. Happy Career and Technical Education Month!
What better way to kick off CTE Month than with local CTSO competitions? Limestone County Schools offers numerous Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) that provide our students with the opportunity to showcase their skills in a fun way. These opportunities for skill development, recognition, and leadership make CTSO membership a valuable component of the CTE programming in our schools. Happy CTE Month!
AM Tech Group - 10:30-12:00
PM Tech Group - 1:00-2:30
TODAY IS B DAY
Academic blocks will flow as follows:
1st block 10:30 till 11:15
2nd block 11:15: till 12:00
3rd block 1:00 till 1:45
4th block 1:45 till 2:30
With increasing numbers of flu cases being reported, we would like for everyone to be informed of how the flu is spread, symptoms that may be present and also precautionary measures you can take to protect yourself and others.
Simulated pre-construction meeting with second year students getting ready for collaboration with third year technical design students. Giovanni and Mrs. Wallace working with first years finalizing ornament designs before they head to the additive printing lab. #CTESOLUTIONS
We invite local businesses and industries to connect with graduating seniors seeking career opportunities! Showcase your organization and share available job openings! Participate in hands-on activities that will inform students about your field and inspire future careers!
We are thrilled to invite prospective students and their families to our exciting open house on December 3, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m. This is a fantastic opportunity for all 8th-grade students and above from Limestone County and Athens City to explore what we have to offer!
SUMMER CAMP ESPANOL!
20 y 24-27 de junio, 1-3 de julio
8:00 am -12:00 pm
Estudiantes invitados
$0.00 -- ¡completamente gratis!
Danae Thackerson 256-229-2168
brigid.thackerson@csk12.org
Por favor acepte o decline antes del 7 de junio. Mande un texto o correo a Danae. Demostramos las increibles oportunidades ofrecidas aquí en Limestone County CTC. Alumnos de CTC tienen las habilidades especializadas para entrar en la fuerza laboral inmediatamente después del colegio. Incluimos el transporte--si lo piden ustedes--el desayuno, y una merienda.
This is the English form: https://forms.gle/S618AzKn4PXekiLG9
This is the Spanish form: https://forms.gle/Qfwu9RjdgcnsUUy66
Day #1 of our summer tech camp was a blast!
