Unlock your future at the Sylacauga CTE Career Pathways Expo on February 8! Discover a world of possibilities as we bring together industry professionals, educators, and students for an evening of exploration. Engage with diverse career pathways, gain insights from school educators, and connect with representatives from various career fields. Whether you're a student seeking inspiration or a parent supporting your child's journey, join us to pave the way for success. Save the date for an immersive experience that goes beyond textbooks – your pathway to a bright future begins here!
If your company is interested in sponsorship and/or reserving a table at the event, please contact Deana Goodwine, Director of Workforce Development, at deana.goodwine@scsboe.org.
Why Career and Technical Education?
(Check out these stats from the Association of Career and Technical Education.)
High school students involved in CTE are more engaged, perform better and graduate at higher rates.
81% of high school dropouts say relevant, real-world learning opportunities would have kept them in high school.
The average high school graduation rate for students in CTE programs is 93%, compared to an average national freshman graduation rate of 80%.
More than 75% of high school CTE students pursue postsecondary education shortly after high school.
Director of Workforce Development: Mrs. Deana Goodwine
Career Coach: Missy Middlebrooks
Educators:
Mrs. Jodie Hosey- Finance and Insurance Pathway
Mrs. Jennifer Kirkland - Health Science Pathway
Mrs. Janet Lovelady- Hospitality & Tourism Pathway
Mrs. Misty Mitchell - Health Science Pathway
Mr. Alex Mosley- STEM- Engineering PLTW Pathway
Mr. Jimmy Reynolds - Commercial Photography & Video Editing Pathways
Ms. Kaitlyn Sutton- Business Information Technology Pathway & Work-Based Learning Facilitator
Mr. Meldric Wilson- Modern Manufacturing Pathway