Martin County Career and Technical Education Summer Camp Opportunities
Career Discovery Camp: Open to Rising 6th Graders - July 9-11 or July 16-18
Career Exploration Camp: Open to Rising 8th & 9th Graders - July 9-11
Career Exploration II Camp: Open to Rising 9th & 10th Graders - July 15 & 16
Location: MCS Innovation Campus, 411 East Blvd. Williamston, NC 27892
Registration Deadline: May 1st, 2024
Contact Mrs. Christenberry with Questions; kchristenberry@martin.k12.nc.us
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.
Representatives Tolson and Speight from Edgecombe-Martin EMC spoke to students about career opportunities within their departments and the EMC Line Tech Camp for grades 9-12 coming up for MCS on April 18th.
The Martin County FFA Agricultural Sales Senior Team competed at the University of Mount Olive today in the State competition. A huge congratulations to this young team who placed 1st in the region and top 20 in the state!
We are very proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them continue to grow in the competition! Team members: Reagan Cowan, Peyton Rogers, Miley Harrington and Landon Stalls. FFA Advisor and Team Coach: Miss Carli Patterson
Tim Manning, VP of Manning Masonry, Inc. and alumnus of Martin County Schools, spoke to CTE, Early College, and interested high school students about opportunities within the masonry and construction business. Manning Masonry, Inc. specializes in turn-key construction while delivering quality projects on time and within budget. The company is sponsoring and will attend the College and Career Fair on March 27th.
Rod Lykins of SkillsUSA visited recently with CTE staff for a Q&A regarding the additional SkillsUSA Comps that are being added to Career & Technical Education courses. Teachers also collaborated on an intro activity for classroom use!
Martin offers more CTE Pathways than any other school in the area! Check us out! Click on the image to expand and learn about all opportunities.
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.
Edwards, Inc., an industrial contractor with locations throughout eastern NC, presented their company and career opportunities to students recently. Ms. May, company recruiter, and Mr. Sutton, project manager, provided the information. Edwards, Inc. is also the corporate sponsor of the MCS College and Career Fair on March 27th.
Calling all FFA Alumni and Friends! Please join us for the Martin Co. FFA Alumni & Friends Meeting on March 14th @ 6pm. Come out and learn more about our FFA Program and how you can help us grow by becoming an Alumni & Friends Member!
This opportunity is open to any and all who wish to support the Martin Co. FFA Program, you do not have to be a Martin County Resident nor FFA Alumni.
Martin County FFA participated in the Tar Roanoke Federation Competition on February, 15th at NERSBA. Congratulations to our winners who advance to the Regional Leadership Conference competition. Tonyneia James - 3rd place FFA Creed Reagan Cowan - 2nd place Extemporaneous Public Speaking Peyton Rogers - 1st place Employability Skills Thanks to Ms. Patterson, FFA Advisor who coached these young ladies!
MCS Celebrates CTE Month! Through February we are highlighting our Career & Technical Education Program, culminating in March with our College and Career Fair! The fair will be at the Innovation Campus, home of the Martin Innovative Early College on March 27th!
Katie Ross, Senior Human Resource Advisor for Domtar and MCS grad, along with Safety Rep Joe Jordan, presented to CTE classes regarding the operations of Domtar, Inc. Students were able to gain information about the soft skills needed for job interviews and job preparation, as well as technical skills, wages, certifications, and opportunities at the plant.
Brendan Mobley, a 2020 MCS graduate employed by Oak Ridge Industries, Inc. (Washington, NC), demonstrates the art of TIG welding to students in Ag Mechanics I & II.
Open to Current 8th - 11th Graders!
Attention All Martin County High School Students and Staff: Please help us celebrate National FFA Week!
Did you know that Martin County Schools has 4 outstanding Career and Technical Student Organizations! Students in Grades 6-12 can join FFA and SkillsUSA and students in Grades 9-12 can join HOSA and FCCLA. Reach out to one of our CTSO Advisors for more information!
FCCLA - Mrs. Joyner, Mrs. Hale, or Mrs. Hardison (RHS)
FFA - Mrs. Hoggard (RMS), Mrs. Gurganus (SCMS), Mr. Bennett or Mrs. Patterson (Innovation Campus)
HOSA - Mrs. Ward or Mrs. Revels (Innovation Campus)
SkillsUSA - Mr. Wynne (RMS), Mr. Prettyman or Mrs. Griffin (Innovation Campus)
Thank you to the Williamston Fire Department for training Mrs. Ward's Health Science II Students in Fire Safety.
It's CTE Month and we want to showcase our Fabulous High School CTE Teachers! These teachers know their content, put in the extra hours to make sure every student has the opportunity to be successful through afterschool activities and clubs to engaging hands on lessons. Thank you for choosing MCS as your home!
