CTC Career Talk

📰The school year might be winding down but CTC is still firing on all cylinders!

Check it out in this CTC Career Talk Extra Edition!

Check out how the entire Maryland SkillsUSA Team performed! https://www.new.mdskillsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SkillsUSA-Maryland-2026-National-Top-Ten.pdf

CTC students and staff came together to help beautify our school grounds. Led by Mrs. Marshal the students pulled weeds, cleaned flower beds, and spread mulch.

Last week, the Auto Tech program went on a three-stop industry tour, giving students the opportunity to explore a variety of career pathways while learning from experienced professionals in the automotive field.

The first stop was ATI Performance Products, where students got an inside look at the complex manufacturing processes used to produce high-performance engine and transmission components. They saw how modern technology and traditional craftsmanship come together to create top-quality parts and toured the company’s racing shop, where vehicles are built and maintained for competitive events.

The second stop took students to the Central Atlantic Technical Training Center, where they toured the facility and learned about post-CTC training opportunities and career pathways available to aspiring Toyota technicians.

The final stop was Late Model Performance, a specialty automotive customization shop. Students enjoyed seeing unique vehicles, meeting industry professionals, and even witnessing their first 700-horsepower dyno pull! The visit was topped off with pizza and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and gain firsthand insight into a side of the automotive industry many had never experienced before.

From Mixing Bowls to Market Success: How a High School Student's Passion Became a Business

At just 18, Shelby Querry is proving that big dreams can take shape in a high school classroom. After completing the dual enrollment entrepreneurship program, a baking & pastry program internship, and a statistics course all at once, she’s launched “Shelby’s Bakes,” a homemade bread and dessert business that’s already capturing the attention of the local food scene.

Shelby’s journey began on her family’s small farm, where she developed a love for farm-to-table ingredients. As part of her agribusiness program, she learned about sourcing produce sustainably. Then, her baking & pastry classes taught her the delicate craft of pastry—and it was her statistics course that gave her the tools to analyze demand, pricing, and growth.

“Having the baking program internship, entrepreneurship course, and FCC statistics class all together helped me to understand how to start my own small business,” Shelby says. With support from her CTC instructors, she started taking custom orders for decorative focaccia bread, brownie bread, croutons, cake batter donuts, bagels, English muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and mini-cheesecakes.

This spring Shelby was a featured vendor at the Local Homestead Tulip Festival, and she also sold items at the CTC Greenhouse plant sale. As she balances her senior year with a growing business, Shelby is living proof that a combination of curiosity, education, and hard work can turn a sweet idea into a thriving dream.

In the fall, Shelby will be attending Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island to obtain a degree in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship on the Baking pathway. Her dream job is to open a cafe that highlights her passion and skills that she’s been honing all along. She is well on her way to having a career as a successful business owner. We can only hope that one day she returns to the Frederick area to open her cafe.

Check out Mrs. Eshelman's official FCPS send off!

Mr. Crum was awarded the FCPS 5-Star Service Award for his positive impact on student and staff experience. This award recognizes FCPS employees who contribute to a positive workplace culture through their attitude, collaboration, and overall demeanor.

Important System Update: Volunteer Training Pause

To prepare for the upcoming school year and upload the new FY27 training modules, the platform must undergo a complete system reset.

• Blackout Dates: June 16 – July 15 (No new volunteer training or processing can take place).
• Volunteer Coaches: Keep an eye out for an email with special instructions.
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Stay tuned for updates regarding the Volunteer training process.

Thank you for understanding and for your continued support of our schools!

Actualización importante del sistema: Pausa en el entrenamiento de voluntarios

Para prepararnos para el próximo año escolar y subir los nuevos módulos de entrenamiento para el año FY27, el sistema tendrá un reinicio completo.

• Fechas de cierre: Del 16 de junio al 15 de julio (Durante este tiempo, no se podrá empezar ni procesar ningún entrenamiento de voluntarios).
• Entrenadores de voluntarios (Volunteer Coaches): Estén atentos a su correo electrónico, ya que recibirán instrucciones especiales.
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Les avisaremos cuando tengamos más noticias sobre el proceso de entrenamiento.

¡Muchas gracias por su comprensión y por su apoyo continuo a nuestras escuelas!

The Frederick County Career and Technology Center (CTC) is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school. Our programs and classes combine academic knowledge with technical skills to prepare students for in-demand and high-skilled jobs. CTC provides students with opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and licenses, acquire college credit, and gain valuable work experience. CTC is one of many treasures in Frederick County. It is not only a place of great education and opportunities but also a place of camaraderie and nostalgia.

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