CTC Career Talk
April 2026
Dr. Rob Mansman will award a $1000 scholarship to one qualifying area graduating high school senior. Applicant must complete and present the Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick the application below, along with a 500+ word essay on “How does the American legal system operate differently for wealthy-connected individuals compared to ordinary citizens? Use and example of a current or past case to justify your response.”
Additionally, applicants should include a sealed transcript and a letter of acceptance from the college they will be attending. Scholarship information must be turned in to our office by May 15, 2026 at noon. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be reviewed.
More information:
SkillsUSA is proud to partner with the SkillPointe Foundation to expand scholarship access for students pursuing careers in Construction, Energy, Manufacturing, Transportation, Healthcare, Automotive and more.
The SkillPointe Foundation has committed $250,000 exclusively for SkillsUSA members, giving them top consideration across dozens of high-demand career scholarships.
Visit the SkillPointe Foundation's website to explore current opportunities and apply.
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being. Mental health is health. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them. However…
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24
It is already difficult enough to maintain self-love in a society that actively promotes insecurity and self-hate, but when you struggle with a mental illness, it is almost impossible to feel worthy of love. Here are some things to remember to help you regain perspective and love yourself.
You have hopes, dreams, and goals. Mental illness can make those things seem difficult to realize, but that does not mean your hopes, dreams, and goals do not exist. Your life visions are achievable.
You have your own set of values and sense of what is important to you. Having a mental illness does not mean you do not believe in anything.
You have unique abilities and talents. Certain things are happening in your brain that can make life difficult, but there is more to you than those things.
You have character strengths built within you. These strengths are a large part of who you are. Your mental illness is not.
Allow yourself to feel but check the facts. Having a mental illness does not invalidate your feelings. You need to embrace your emotions and let yourself feel what you are feeling. At the same time, look at your own emotions objectively and think about the reality of the situation. You may believe your anxiety when it tells you that everyone hates you, but in reality, that is almost never the case.
Even on your worst days, you are you!! You are surviving. You have a spark inside you that never stops glowing.
We all need a little help sometimes:
Child Protective Services (CPS): 1-800-91-PREVENT
Help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect
Crisis Services: Dial 211
When you feel anxious or depressed and need someone to talk with so you can stay safe
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Free confidential 24/7 support
Maryland Anonymous Tip Line: 1-833-632-7233
Report threats or situations that put your safety, or others’ safety, at risk
Mental Health Association: https://fcmha.org/
Walk-in crisis services are available 24/7
Free mental health screening
Heartly House Visits CTC
Ms. Edmonds, Mrs. Kidd’s and Mrs. Howard's classes welcomed guest speakers from Heartly House to share important information and resources with students. During their visit, presenters discussed topics including personal/patient safety, healthy relationships, and human trafficking awareness.
Students gained valuable insight into recognizing warning signs, prevention, accessing help, and supporting others in need. The presentation provided meaningful, real-world knowledge that supports student well-being both in and out of the classroom. Heartly House provides an array of resources for intimate partner violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and harassment, and child abuse.
Heartly House provides critical services to individuals and families in need. If you or someone you know finds themselves in need of the many resources provided by the Heartly House, reach out by calling (can remain anonymous if more comfortable) the 24 hour hotline 301.662.8800.
Girls Night in the Shop Inspires Future Automotive Professionals
The Auto Technology program recently hosted its first-ever “Girls Night in the Shop,” welcoming nearly 100 attendees from elementary, middle, and high school for an evening of exploration and hands-on learning. The event, supported by Ms. Edmonds and the Women in Trades Club, also highlighted additional trade programs including Auto Body, Welding, Electrical, and HVAC/Plumbing. It was designed to introduce young women to opportunities within the industry and encourage interest in nontraditional career paths.
Participants had the chance to connect with female industry professionals who shared their experiences and career journeys. Representatives from CarMax, Fitzgerald Auto Mall, DARCARS Toyota, and Dynamic Automotive were on site, offering insight into the many opportunities available in the field. The event was a great success and an inspiring step toward building the next generation of women in the trades.
