CATS shows North Carolina Department of Public Instruction how it prepares students for careers
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction got a first-hand look at Iredell-Statesville schools Tuesday with a visit to the Career Academy & Technical School in Troutman.
Kristie Van Auken was there representing State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, who was unable to make her planned visit.
Van Auken visited with the students of the Career Technical Education (CTE) program while the school’s various classrooms were showcased as examples of the diverse career paths the school offers.
“We believe in careers for all, not necessarily college for all. We believe in post-secondary, but it is not the only path,” said Van Auken. “We want students to know that they have many opportunities and find many different careers with good wages in a variety of paths. This is a good example of that.”
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And such education is sometimes also a community effort. Examples of this included the car program, as Principal Larry Rogers showed Van Auken the car donated to the program by Randy Marion and other garage tools given by the community.
Van Auken also visited Lakeshore Middle School, where the Virtual Reality headsets the CTE program uses to introduce students to some of the careers they can then train for through I-SS’s CTE programs were on display.
“Iredell-Statesville Schools CTE Department had a wonderful visit yesterday with Kristie VanAuken, Special Advisor to NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Catherine Truitt. We showcased the Career Academy Technical School’s amazing culinary students led by Chef Nate Turner,” said CTE Director Tim Wody. “Mrs. VanAuken also observed that WIMS students were involved in a special event for CTE/Agriculture STEM. We then moved to Lakeshore Middle School where we showcased our Virtual Reality Career Exploration headsets, NAO Robots and CTE’s newest STEM lab. We were delighted to share this opportunity to showcase the ISS CTE program with the State Superintendent’s Office. Iredell-Statesville Schools has a lot to be proud of.”
Tim Woody, the director of CTE,
Iredell-Statesville Schools CTE Department had a great visit yesterday with Kristie VanAuken, Special Advisor to NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Catherine Truitt. We showcased the Career Academy Technical School’s amazing cuisine, led by Chef Nate Turner. Mrs. VanAuken also observed that WIMS students were involved in a special event for CTE/Agriculture STEM. We then moved to Lakeshore Middle School where we showcased our Virtual Reality Career Exploration headsets, NAO Robots and CTE’s newest STEM lab. We were delighted to share this opportunity to showcase the ISS CTE program with the State Superintendent’s Office. Iredell-Statesville Schools has a lot to be proud of!
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