Mac Beaton

Director of Career and Technical Education for Henrico County Public Schools. Dedicated to the success of students and believer in the power of partnerships.

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

Thank you, ECM, for your generous donation of ductwork that our Summer Building Trades students will be installing over the summer. #HenricoCTE #LifeReady #Henrico

[Henrico Citizen @HenricoCitizen]

The annual signing day event, which HCPS has put on since 2018, brings students’ families, workforce recruiters, and school instructors together to celebrate the milestone of securing a first industry job.

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[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

School systems from Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia’s Henrico County Public Schools Workforce and Career Development all met with the US Secretary of Labor to discuss the future of the American Workforce. https://t.co/zbSQna1xDp #HenricoCTE #LifeReady

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

Industry partnerships are a hallmark of our CTE program, and we had an opportunity to share best practices at the U.S. Department of Labor’s workforce roundtable. A big thanks to Jeff Lewis and Skye Allan for contributing to an amazing morning. https://t.co/qnHWm9gySn #HenricoCTE

[Henrico Schools @HenricoSchools]

Let's get to WORK! 🤝👏

Congratulations to the 70+ soon-to-be graduates from HCPS' Class of 2026 who signed their contracts with their future employers on CTE Signing Day! @henricocte

More photos: https://t.co/J3SFGyhKcP

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

Seventy-four trailblazers just took the ultimate leap toward their future! By signing official commitments with top-tier companies, these students aren't just starting jobs—they’re launching careers. Don't just dream about your future; build it. https://t.co/hz8RGmSIfD

[ACE Center at Hermitage @ACEatHermitage]

Big thanks to Harbor Freight for donating tools to our Auto Tech program that will be used to service customer cars! @HarborFreight @HenricoCTE @HenricoSchools @MacBeaton2

[Mac Beaton @MacBeaton2]

We are excited that 74 students were recognized today at our CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day. Signing day is more than just recognition of students getting a job. It’s about recognizing students starting a career right after high school! https://t.co/WAWogAJUvM

[Henrico Schools @HenricoSchools]

Mark your calendars for these student-led plant sales and entrepreneurship days! 🤝

📅 ACE-Hermitage: April 15-April 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (https://t.co/CVdfRMQTVj)

📅 ACE-Virginia Randolph: April 24, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and April 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (w/ @henricorecparks)

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

The debut of the playhouse, named Book Store, built by ACE Center CAD and Carpentry students, was this morning at Libbie Mill Library. The playhouse is up for auction for CASA for Children, Home for Good Playhouse Auction. https://t.co/MxXm4jy7QN. #HenricoCTE #henricoschools

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

#HenricoCTE #LifeReady #WorkforceWednsday #Henrico

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

Nathaniel Johnson had assumed he'd take a typical 4-year degree path after high school. Then, he decided to pursue a different path. Meet him on his journey to become a journeyman. https://t.co/OJc1957eHy #HenricoCTE #LifeReady #CareerReady #Henrico #WorkforceWednesday

[ACE Center at Hermitage @ACEatHermitage]

Mark your calendars now! ACE @ Hermitage Entrepreneurship Day & Plant Sale coming soon. Open to the public! See what Life Ready is all about! @HenricoCTE @HenricoSchools @MacBeaton2

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

Congratulations to all the graduates of the 2026 Practical Nursing program. Check out the photos on Facebook. https://t.co/OU5s3g4Fhu #HenricoCTE #LifeReady #Henrico #Nurse

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

#HenricoCTE #LifeReady #WorkforceWednesday #Henrico #internship #workbasedlearning

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

Tae Kang, Program Manager for Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, was able to see our student-built expansion of the ACE at Hermitage during his visit. He was also able to see our students working on our House Building Project. @HFTforSchools #HenricoCTE #LifeReady #Henrico #ACE

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

Carpentry students took advantage of the sunny day to raise some walls on the second story of the House Building Project. #HenricoCTE #LifeReady #CareerReady #acecenters #Henrico #carpentry #housebuilding

[Henrico Career & Technical Education @HenricoCTE]

On Thursday, February 26th, each JROTC cadet was presented with a Unit T-shirt for use during Physical Training. This initiative is supported by the Masonic Home of Virginia Veterans Club. #HenricoCTE #JROTC #LifeReady #CareerReady #Henrico

[ACE at Virginia Randolph @VRACECenter]

Our student in Precision Machining came in 2nd place at the Skills USA State competition. Congratulations Colton! Way to represent the ACE at Virginia Randolph.

[Dr. Emily Loving @ACEHSprincipal]

Thank you to @DominionEnergy for hosting an information session with our ACE@HS students! @MacBeaton2 @HenricoCTE