The MCS Internship program is on fire and Jayla Everett now knows how to handle EMS and fire calls. The MCS senior interned with Williamston Fire/Rescue, seen here with Chief Peaks and other local heroes, as she learned the ropes (and hoses) of firefighting.
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Gaining work experience, serving with others, and making an impact in the local community is what internships are all about. Seen here serving at Georgia Deans Restaurant of Williamston, Elise Missigman far surpassed her required hours as she enjoys her intern environment and the business relationships she has formed.
MCS students continue to showcase their skills in the business community through our J.O.B.S. Internship Program. Landon Stalls, a Junior at RHS, uses his technical and mechanical skills at Cowan's Repair of Williamston.
MCS Interns are a great example of "Martin Offers More!" They are also a great example to younger students and our constituents for the awesome jobs they are performing as community leaders and business professionals. Brooklyn Bailey's internship has enhanced her passion and future plans for law and the legal profession. Thank you to the Martin County Clerk of Court's office for your partnership. #MCSCTE #MartinOffersMore jkw
Martin continues to offer more! Check out the new College and Career Readiness modules for Riverside Middle and the Martin Innovative Middle School. These hands-on learning tools guide MS student pathways into our HS Paxton Patterson labs. More offerings, more everything!
Want to spoil your dog with homemade treats that were made with love? Cindy Hill's class at Riverside High School is here to help!
Funds raised will support real-world experiences for Mrs. Hill's class!
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Williamston Primary intern, Shakiah Dolberry, is enjoying her Pre-K internship and gaining valuable experience in early childhood development. Part of her designed pathway, Shakiah enjoys helping young students and studying nursery education with her mentor, Mrs. Cullipher.
While some students are thinking about careers in healthcare, Bradley Reason is doing the work. In our JOBS Internship program, Bradley is gaining experience daily to enhance his health science pathway with our partner, Access Medicine, with Dr. Steven Manning and staff.
Martin County Schools students engage in 3rd Annual Career & College Fair! Over 50 vendors that included the industries of construction, agriculture, science, technology, broadcasting, healthcare, boatbuilding, public works, masonry, finance, and pest management to college admission specialists and branches of the military were on display for MCS 7th-12th graders. There's no status-quo for MarCo! Check us out on WITN.com and WNCT.com, search for Career Fair.
As we conclude CTE Month, check out the Martin County Schools "Made in Martin" video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mEiNZP05H8
sponsored by NCWorks, RiversEast, and the Golden Leaf Foundation.
Students were provided an informative presentation by Chief Larry Johnson of the MCC Fire Academy. MCS currently has students enrolled in the Jr. Firefighter and Exploration programs through Williamston Fire/Rescue. Firefighters and Rescue personnel are in need nationally.
FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) students attended the annual Hospitality Leadership Conference at East Carolina University. These students have career interests in culinary arts, foods and nutrition, as well as the hospitality industry.
5th grade Career Awareness students received an update on the new Martin Innovative Middle School, the opportunities in our CTE program, new middle school CTE course offerings, and the Feb. 6th Better Together event showcasing the new Martin County Schools! No one else around offers what we do. #CTEmonth
A Different Kind of AI:
The MCS CTE Animal Science program received a special educational session with Dr. Kayla Castevens from Country View Family Farms. "Dr. Kayla" provided an instructional presentation and then used the pig mannequins to demonstrate the AI process. Students then had the opportunity to participate and understand the importance of this technique for sow farms and swine production.
Effective January 19, 2024
FCCLA to ECU's Hospitality Leadership and Business Schools
The MCS Chapter of Family Career and Community Leaders of America attended an instructional presentation and campus tour of East Carolina University's Hospitality Leadership program. Students interested in Culinary Arts and the business side of the food service industry gained valuable information regarding the program's degree options and job opportunities.
Students from the Martin Innovative Early College and MCS CTE spoke to 8th-grade classes at Riverside Middle School recently on the Game Art Design pathway opportunities. Mr. Prettyman, who teaches GAD, along with Digital Design & Animation and Advanced Manufacturing at the Innovation Campus, had his students share their experiences and the content the courses in the pathway offered. Marshall Lawrence II, Lauren Campbell, and Terrance Whitley advised the 8th graders about the courses and prerequisites and being a student at the Early College and all the opportunities available through CTE (Career & Technical Education).
MCS HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) enjoyed a day of learning and observation on the ECU Health Campus. Students participated in the Brody Sciences Simulation Lab, observed real rehab practices, visited the Maynard Children's Hospital, toured the Ronald McDonald House, and ventured through the Brody Heart and Cancer Centers. MCS is learning by doing as students also received information about job shadowing opportunities at various ECU Health facilities.
MCS School Nutrition Team has a part-time opening for a Superhero at Riverside High School!
