Hickory City Schools Career & Technical Education

Preparing Students for Careers! For more information, contact Josh Cornwell at Hickory City Schools, Hickory, NC. [email protected]

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Guest speakers help students make the connection between school and the workplace. They connect with students on a personal level, inspire them to overcome challenges, and provide them with real-world insights.
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Hands-on learning increases student engagement and knowledge retention. It fosters the development of problem-solving and critical thinking skills. It improves student’s social skills and motivates them while creating tangible outcomes.
#ctefornc #HickoryCitySchools

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Mrs. Martin was surprised to see red caps and gowns at Northview Middle School; she was honored when the “Surprise Squad” stopped at her door to present her with the Legendary Leader Award.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #HickoryCitySchools #sshsindians @sshsindians #leadership

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When educators work together, they create a better learning experience. Collaborative learning has been shown to not only develop higher-level thinking skills in students, but also boost their confidence and self-esteem.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #WorldLanguages #MarketingClass

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Career exploration exposes students to various career fields, equips them with tools to make informed career choices, and helps them plan for graduation at a younger age with more confidence.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #HickoryCitySchools #Firefighters

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Thank you to our judges for judging this fun cupcake vs. cupcake competition.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #HickoryCitySchools #CupCakeWars

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Congratulations to the winners of the Food and Nutrition class Cupcake Wars. Students showcased their culinary talents in this fun cupcake vs. cupcake competition.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #HickoryCitySchools #CupcakeWars

[Derr-Littman at HPS @JDLatHPS]

Congratulations to the winners of the Food and Nutrition class Cupcake Wars. Students showcased their culinary talents in this fun cupcake vs. cupcake competition.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #HickoryCitySchools #CupcakeWars

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Congratulations! Students earn their ServSafe Manager Certification. CTE funds cover the cost for students to test for this certification, which is an industry-recognized credential that focuses on preventing foodborne illness in food service.

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Grandview CTE 8th grade classes presented business plans to local business leaders and educators. The "Shark Judges" asked questions and offered suggestions to students about the strength of their business plans.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #HickoryCitySchools #SharkTank

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Career fairs provide an invaluable opportunity for students to make a good impression and to speak one-on-one with multiple business representatives all in the same place.
#CTEforNC #hickoryschools #CareerFair2024

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NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides close to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #HickoryCitySchools #nths

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The teaching strategy of inviting guest speakers into the classroom provides students with access to other perspectives, adds variety to the classroom routine, and demonstrates that learning is a collaborative enterprise.
#ctefornc #hickoryschools #CityofHickory

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Studies show that field trips can increase test scores and student engagement in the classroom.
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#FieldTrips #HickoryCrawdads #HickoryTavern

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Middle school is an excellent place for students to explore careers.

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Congratulations Evan B. and Ben W.

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Guest speakers provide students with a true perspective of what it’s like to work in the “real world.”

[Derr-Littman at HPS @JDLatHPS]

Guest speakers provide students with a true perspective of what it’s like to work in the “real world.”

[Derr-Littman at HPS @JDLatHPS]

Guest speakers provide students with a true perspective of what it’s like to work in the “real world.”