PCS CTE Connections Fall 2023
Fall 2023 Week of November 13th - November 17th
CTE Director's Message
2023 - 2024 school year is all about taking Pender County Schools CTE to the next level. Our theme for this year is "Level UP". We plan to level up in impact, student success and community economic mobility. We have an amazing staff, programs, students and plans in place for this upcoming school year.
We are down to the final weeks of the Fall Semester of the 2023 - 2024 school year. We are continuing to engage our students in unique experiential learning activities that are preparing our students for their futures. These activities are helping to equip our students with the tools to be enrolled, enlisted or employed upon graduation.
There are 15 instructional days left in the Fall semester.
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End of Course state assessments, credentials, and performance based measurements are amongst us as we approach the end of the semester. I am hopeful that the engaging instruction, industry exposure, and field experiences we have provided this semester have fully prepared our students to be successful in mastering CTE content and reaching our goals listed below.
There is a local proficiency goal of 70% pass rate on CTE state assessments, 85% of offered credentials earned, 90% pass rate on Performance Based Measurement modules, and 75% credential attainment rate. Below you will find the data profile we are using this semester to gather Fall proficiency data.
Lets FINISH STRONG!
Huge thank you to all CTE teachers, leadership and staff for all that you do for our students daily!
Pender High School Inducts Students into National Technical Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across country.
Since its founding in 1984, nearly 1 million students have become NTHS alumni. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides close to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.
Topsail Middle School Students Coding
National Career Development Month Sprit Week Recap
National Career Development Month Spirit Week was recognized district wide by students, teachers and community members.
Monday: Bright Future Day
Tuesday: Future College Day
Wednesday: Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher Day
Thursday: Professional Dress Day
Friday: Dress Like your Future Career Day
View some of the photos below
November 15th Was North Carolina Career Development Coordinator Day
Governor Cooper proclaimed November as NC Career Development Month and November 15th as NC Career Development Coordinator (CDC) Day! Happy National and NC Career Development Month! Happy CDC Day! Thank YOU for ALL that you do for students, teachers, and communities!
High School Students Attend Manufacturing Expo at Cape Fear Community College
Students from each high school attended a Manufacturing Expo day at Cape Fear Community College. There were over 60 local industries at the event that the students had the opportunity to engage with.
FALL INTO YOUR FUTURE" CAREER FAIR AT HEIDE TRASK HIGH SCHOOL!
PCS CTE hosted a county-wide 8th-grade Career Fair, offering a valuable opportunity for students to explore over 65 careers, educational programs, and Career and Technical Student Organizations. With a focus on guiding students toward becoming Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed post-graduation, the event featured a large outdoor exhibit area. Attendees could actively engage by completing a "passport" for a chance to win exciting door prizes, making this an informative and interactive experience for our aspiring young minds. Don't miss the chance to be part of shaping our students' future! đđ
November is National Career Development Month
All across the country, National Career Development Month in November signals a time for students and employees to focus on their future career choices. No matter their age, students in every classroom have an opportunity to explore careers. With every experience, they come closer to discovering a career choice that they will excel at for years to come. And like many of us, it will take several careers to shape the students of today into the professionals of tomorrow.
Below you will find a calendar of events that include Career Video Links, a Flip Grid Activity, and NCDM Spirit Week details. It is our goal in PCS Career and Technical Education that our students are enrolled, enlisted or employed upon graduation. In order to make this happen we need your help exposing our students to careers, allowing them to explore career choices, and creating opportunities for students to experience careers. By doing so, we are all encompassing our Pender County Schools motto "Classroom to Careers".
Portrait of a Graduate
Portrait of a Graduate
An initiative led by the N.C Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to define the skills and mindsets students need for success after high school has been unfolding since March. Now, with the help of 1,200 North Carolinians across the state, this grassroots-informed Portrait of a Graduate has been finalized.
Revealed October 18th the result of that effort â known as the Portrait of a Graduate â aims to ensure that North Carolina students are well equipped for the broadest range of postsecondary opportunities. Aligning with State Superintendent of Public Instructionâs Catherine Truittâs 2022 focus on the âYear of the Workforce,â the Portrait can be adopted by schools and districts to better prepare the stateâs 1.5 million students for civic life, career or college.
As determined by the design teams that were part of the initiative, the statewide Portrait identifies seven competencies that students should possess upon graduation from high school to help them thrive in the 21st century.
These include:
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Empathy
- Learnerâs Mindset
- Personal Responsibility
My Future NC Data
PCS CTE's vision of ensuring that students are enrolled, enlisted or employed are aligned with My Future NC and House Bill 664. To ensure that the state remains economically competitive, the state shall ensure that by the year 2030, 2 million 16 to 24 year olds will have earned a recognized industry credential or post-secondary degree.
The data in the report below:
â˘Highlights county and regional performance on key indicators
â˘Lists specific opportunities for improvement that will ultimately lead to increased attainment
â˘Facilitates decision-making on LOCAL priorities
â˘Uses data to identify three actionable opportunity areas to improve future attainment outcomes
Contact Information Below
Email: dominique_bates@pender.k12.nc.us
Location: 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC, USA
Phone: 704-918-3245