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PCS CTE Connections Spring 2023

Week of January 30th - February 3rd

PCS CTE ConnectionsSpring 2023Week of January 30th - February 3rd
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CTE Director's Message



Week 4 of the second semester was another successful week. This week was a very busy week for CTE as we had several celebrations and opportunities to raise awareness of our CTE programs. 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!

CTE Post Assessment 100 Percent Club

We would like to recognize our teachers who achieved 100 percent proficiency on Fall 2022 state exams.


Justin Snider - Topsail High School - Agriculture Education

Kelly Painter - Topsail High School - Culinary Arts

Sherry Storms - Topsail High School - Foods and Nutrition

Miranda Wells - Topsail High School - Health Science Education


Congratulations to these teachers and students on their success!

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Month for November and December

Deanna Taylor - Business and Marketing - Topsail High School


Paul Odom - STEM Education - Cape Fear Middle School

Topsail High School Inducted over 40 students into the National Technical Honor Society. Dr. Breedlove was able to attend the ceremony and Mr. Bates (CTE Director) was awarded the NTHS Honorary Member Award!

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Topsail High School Student Jack Bloomfield Hosted Chinese Themed Classroom Meal for school staff and district personnel

Topsail High Carpentry Class Builds Engraved Bench for Topsail Middle School

Pender High School Carpentry and Masonry Programs are constantly engaging students in relevant and real world activities

Pender High School Health Science Students are working on CPR and First Aid Certifications

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February is CTE Month

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.

February 13th to 17th will be CTE Spirit Week ( Asking all Schools and Communities to Participate)

Mark Your Calendars for Job Shadow Day February 28th

Job Shadow Day Pender County Schools Video

Spring District Wide 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

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Portrait of a Graduate

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
North Carolina Portrait of a Graduate - What It Means
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My Future NC Data

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

Upcoming Important Dates


  • December 14th - Proof of Learning Testing Window Opens