Career and Technical Education Center

We wanted to remind you about Thursday (half-day) and Friday (No School). For Thursday, morning students are on a regular schedule, and afternoon students will not meet and will stay at their home schools.

Here is an interesting fact about CTE Concentrators!!!! #CTEMonth #CTEisAwesome @ABSSPublic @RobinBowers_CTE

February is CTE Month. We would like to recognize the following students for becoming Adobe Certified in Mrs. Meacham's Adv. Digital Media class. @ABSSPublic @RobinBowers_CTE

CTEC Students-CCP program allows qualified high school juniors/seniors the opportunity to pursue college courses tuition-free while in high school. Sessions will include details about the CCP program.

ABSS ALERT: Alamance Co. Emergency Services will be conducting a training exercise around Andrews and CTEC tomorrow (2/1/23). You will likely see law enforcement, emergency personnel, and experience additional traffic in the area. This is just training, do not be alarmed.

This message is for Fall CTEC students. Attached is a picture of our Fall Final Exam testing schedule. If you have any questions, please contact CTEC or your student's teacher(s).

Schools around the nation are reporting increased concerns around a variety of mental health issues since COVID-19. Elisabeth Morrell, CTEC Nurse, engaged students in a presentation about depression and anxiety with Health Science students. Students will be able to use the information to help themselves, loved ones, or future patients. #ABSSCTEC #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Career progress update! Mrs. Grissett's Nursing Fundamental Students from CTEC returned to the Nursing Facility to obtain their clinical hours for their CNA Certification. This is their first in-person attendance since 2019. #ABSSCTEC #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Grab an apple and Crunch! 🍎 NC Crunch is a statewide event throughout October to celebrate NC agriculture, National Farm to school month, apples grown by local farmers and healthy eating. CTE classes across ABSS are learning about NC apple tree production and tasting a few varieties of apples for our crunch event. 🍏 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #NCCrunch #ABSSCTE

Are you interested in Driver's Education for your child? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/UCdJcerrZJxw1aa48. More information about the Driver's Education program can be found on our district webpage: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/driver-education

CTEC Staff utilizing time completing professional development today regarding Growth Mindset and Data. Always a great time to learn new tricks.

For current CTEC Students: Monday, October 17 is an early release day. A regular schedule for 1st and 2nd blocks. Afternoon classes will not meet at CTEC including ACC classes held at CTEC.

Come Join Us for the HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS Fair Time: Saturday - October 8th - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Holly Hill Mall in Burlington Learn about the different options ABSS offers. https://sites.google.com/abss.k12.nc.us/absscoursefair/home

Mrs. Mahaffey's Health Science 2 class has been working for a couple of weeks on their personal résumés, cover letters, and professionalism in the workplace. On 10/4 each student participated in a mock job interview with Shelly Pilversack, CTEC School Instructional Specialist, and Erika, a Trauma ICU Nurse at Baptist Hospital.

Congratulations to Ariela Pineda Chilel and Jimena Rodriquez Maravilla for being accepted into the Greensboro AHEC Teen Health Career Club for 2022/2023. While in this club they will explore various careers and topics in the health professions through exposure to local health care providers and students in professional and graduate programs. They will also participate in health science workshops, leadership training, service learning, and professionalism training.

Seniors: Here is a scholorship you can apply for. Apply online at www.bbb.org/triadscholarships or see your counselor for help

CTEC Seniors: The 2023-23 FAFSA form is now available at studentaid.gov & Free College Application Week is coming up Oct. 17-22! Students will need a CFNC account to apply to NC state schools & community colleges. Create account at CFNC.org

Health Science 2 students are learning about Fire Safety. The Burlington Fire Department came to campus and the students were able to practice using a fire extinguisher! #ABSSCTE

CTEC Construction students learning the correct technique to hammer a nail into a piece of wood #ABSSCTE #ABSS @ABSS @RobinBowers_CTE

CTEC students learning about different parts of the computer and the purpose of the parts. #ABSSCTE #ABSS @ABSS @RobinBowers_CTE