Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an integral part of the comprehensive secondary school program in Richmond County. The mission of CTE is to empower all students to be successful citizens, workers, & leaders in a global economy. CTE provides course offerings that meet student needs, interests, abilities, and aspirations. The availability of specific courses is determined by response to opportunities for employment, advanced education, and practical life application.
Career Development and Special Populations support services are available at all middle and high schools.
Non Discrimination Statement
Richmond County Schools and the Career & Technical Education Program do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, religion, disability, or age in activities and programs, including employment policies and practices.
Las escuelas del Condado de Richmond y el Programa de Carreras & Educación Técnica no discriminan en contra de ninguna persona con base en su raza, género, sexo, religión, discapacidad, o la edad en sus actividades y programas, incluyendo politícas de empleo y practices.
Middle School CTE
Keyboarding & Basic Word Processing (CY01): 6th Grade
Introduction to computers, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Canvas Emphasis placed on Touch Typing and correct keyboarding technique, accuracy and speed. (Goal 35 words per minute)
Introduction to Office Productivity (CY02) 7th Grade
Prerequisite - Keyboarding & Basic Word Processing:
Class will focus on advanced formatting of business documents in Microsoft Word. Will learn basic spreadsheet formatting and use of formulas in Microsoft Excel. Learn advanced formatting in presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint and Prezi. Will also use/review and improve touch typing technique, accuracy and speed. (Goal is 40 words a minute)
Exploring Business and Entrepreneurship (BY10) 8th Grade
Prerequisite - Keyboarding & Basic Word Processing: Class will teach students the principles of a business. Explain and identify the types of businesses and their impact on supply and demand. Class will also teach the concept of Entrepreneurship and the traits of Entrepreneurs.
EXPLORING CAREERS
Family Consumer Science (EY10) - 6-8 Grades
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Exploring Social and Emotional Skills 6th
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Exploring Nutrition and Wellness 7th
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Exploring Personal Finance and Hospitality 8th
Exploring Careers/Engineering (EY102) 7th Grade
Exploring Careers/Animal & Plant Science (EY102) 8th Grade
Designed to acquaint the students with what skills will be needed to secure a career after High School or College. The students will study the 16 Career Clusters and use Major Clarity to begin planning for college and beyond. (Major Clarity can be access through Clever).
Greg Norton
Director of Career and Technical Education
GregoryNorton@richmond.k12.nc.us
910.582.5860 ext. 1201
Lisa Campbell
Curriculum & Instructional
Management Coordinator
LisaCampbell@Richmond.k12.nc.us
910.997.9812 ext. 5406
Jason Perakis
Career Development Coordinator
JasonPerakis@richmond.k12.nc.us
Serves: Richmond Senior High Schools | Ninth Grade Academy | Ashley Chapel Education Center | Richmond Early College High School
Cherie Young
Career Development Coordinator
CherieYoung@richmond.k12.nc.us
Serves: Cordova Middle School | Ellerbe Middle School | Hamlet Middle School | Rockingham Middle School
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RCS CTE Program Areas:
Agriculture, Foods, & Natural Resources (AGNR)
Architecture & Construction (ARCH)
Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Finance
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution,& Logistics
- Automotive Services
- Drone Technology
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Career Development & Work-Based Learning (in all areas)
Please review the Pathway Guides to explore career-specific CTE course electives from each area listed above!