Week 6 of the second semester was another successful week. It seems we are really getting into the swing of things with our exposure and experiential learning activities. We are working hard to ensure that our students are equipped with tools to make a February is CTE month and Black History Month we have had the opportunity to raise awareness around both.

There are some exciting initiatives coming up for our district to include:

CTE Month - Entire Month of February

1. Job Shadow Day - February 28th

2. Classrooms to Careers Fair - March 16th

3. Pathway to Careers Senior Hiring Fair - April 28th

4. Career Signing Day - May 9th

Huge thank you to all CTE teachers, leadership and staff for all that you do for our students daily!

This year Pender County Schools Seniors who do not have a definitive plan for post-secondary endeavors have been presented a unique opportunity. PCS CTE and CFCC CTE are partnered with several community entities to develop a program that will present opportunities to "undecided seniors". Each student in this program will have the ability to explore the possibilities to be enrolled, enlisted and employed upon graduation. The program's overall goal is to ensure that each student has a plan of enrolling in college, the military or becoming employed upon graduation. This past week Mark Council "CFCC Dean of CTE spent time speaking with students about the CTE and Continuing Education programs at Cape Fear Community College. See Students Proposed Schedule Below:

February: CFCC Interest Tours

March: Industry Tours

April: Resume Building, Mock Interviews, Hiring Fair

May: College and Career Signing Day

Celebrate National FFA Week

Feb. 18-25, 2023

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.

What better way to show your support of FFA than to get involved in FFA Week? Whether it’s in person, on the phone or via social media, be sure to share your FFA stories during #FFAweek!

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in preparing learners for college and career success. Celebrate CTE Month with Pender County Schools by following and participating in our calendar of events.

PCS CTE has several upcoming events in the Spring that we are planning for our students, teachers and our community. Please see the list below and Flyers embedded in the newsletter.

February 28th - Spring Job Shadow Day

March 16th - Cruising into Your Career Fair

April 28th - Unsigned Senior Job Fair

May 9th - Career Signing Day

See Save the Date Flyers Below

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 – known as the Portrait of a Graduate – aims to ensure that North Carolina students are well equipped for the broadest range of postsecondary opportunities. Aligning with State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Catherine Truitt’s 2022 focus on the “Year of the Workforce,” the Portrait can be adopted by schools and districts to better prepare the state’s 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
• Learner’s Mindset
• Personal Responsibility

This data is put together by My Future NC representatives based on performance indicators dealing with economic mobility in Pender County. Please take a look at the information and see how we are making an impact on our future here in Pender County.

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:

•Highlights county and regional performance on key indicators

•Lists specific opportunities for improvement that will ultimately lead to increased attainment

•Facilitates decision-making on LOCAL priorities

•Uses data to identify three actionable opportunity areas to improve future attainment outcomes

• December 14th - Proof of Learning Testing Window Opens

Email: dominique_bates@pender.k12.nc.us
Location: 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC, USA
Phone: 704-918-3245