School Counseling & Career Center

CTE stands for Career and Technical Education. It's a program that helps students develop the skills and knowledge they need to pursue a variety of careers. When most people hear CTE they automatically think of the CATS Center of LexRich5 but we have CTE courses offered here at Chapin High School!

What does CTE do?
Helps students explore different career fields, provides real-world experience and skills, Integrates academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge, can prepare students for college and other postsecondary opportunities.

For more information on LexRich5 CATS CTE Pathways & Chapin's CTE Pathways

School counselors support students' academic, social, and emotional needs by providing guidance, coping strategies, and a safe space for personal issues. They assist with course selection, career exploration, crisis intervention, and necessary accommodations. Collaborating with teachers and parents, they empower students to succeed.

MCEC supports students with annual scholarships, grants, and these exciting summer programs:

Washington Youth Tour June 15-20, 2025

All-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., for high school juniors, where they meet U.S. legislators; explore museums, memorials and monuments; and meet other student leaders from across the country. Apply at mcecoop.com/in-the-community/youth-tour-summit.

The Cooperative Youth Summit July 14-17, 2025

All-expense paid trip to Columbia, S.C., for high school sophomores, where they enhance leadership skills, engage in team-building exercises, and learn how state government and electric co-ops work. Apply at mcecoop.com/in-the-community/youth-tour-summit.

The Lexington Medical Center Partners Program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable career skills, and explore a variety of healthcare careers over the summer. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your students as they begin thinking about their future career pathways.

Key Details for Students:

• Eligibility: Open to high school juniors (rising seniors) with an interest in health sciences and healthcare careers.
• Application Deadline: February 14, 2025
• How to Apply: Students can obtain more information by visiting https://www.lexmed.com/academics/professional-training/high-school-partners-program. The link to apply is located on this page as well.

For Summer Session dates and student criteria click HERE

February 4th - Sgt. Sean Delaney from the US Army National Guard will be onsite during Power hour to answer any questions.

February 4th - Nikki Parton from the SC Governor's School for Science and Math will be in the Career Center during power. 9th & 10th grade students who may be interested in the GSSM summer or residential programs should stop by.

February 18th - Daniel Neff from Midlands Technical College will be in the Career Center during power to answer any questions you may have!

February 20th - Karen Miller from the SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe in the Career Center during power. 9th & 10th grade students who may be interested in the summer or residential programs should stop by.

4th - US National Guard on Campus during Powerhour.

4th - SC Governor's School of Math & Science - In the Career Center during Powerhour.

10th - ELA Test Prep Workshop - ACT Workshop - Mrs. Pratt's room (236) from 4:00 - 5:15pm pm. No sign up needed.

14th - LMC - Partners application due

18th - Midlands Technical College - In the Career Center during Powerhour.

20th - SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe - In the Career Center during Powerhour.