AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
Avery Guice

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

Taking Automotive classes has made a great impact on me through the years. I have learned many new things, and I am now considering Automotive Technology as a possible career.

Have you or will you earn any transferrable job certifications or credentials?

I am currently certified on the Snap-on Multimeter, the Automotive Lift, and upon completion of the Automotive program, I will be an ASE Certified Technician.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

My primary CTSO is SkillsUSA*. I have also participated in FBLA and FFA

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to work in Lawn Care and do minor automotive repairs on the side.

*SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. It helps students develop technical, academic and employability skills and helps them become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. When students participate in SkillsUSA competitive events, they not only receive awards and recognition for their accomplishments, but they are also eligible to earn scholarships, tools of the trade, and even job offers right off the competition floor.

BUSINESS 1 PERSONAL FINANCE
Jessica Pruitt

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

Career Tech classes provide an opportunity to explore a lot of different careers and gives me many choices for my future.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

I am currently enrolled in Health Science classes that lead to an opportunity to become a Certified Nurse Assistant while in high school. I also have the opportunity to earn various Microsoft certifications while enrolled in Business classes.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and I serve as President for my Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to become a Registered Nurse, and I am currently taking Health Science Classes to reach that goal.

BUSINESS 2 CAREER PREP
GRACIE WOODALL

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

I am learning to work with computers, and I am also discovering what it takes to be successful in a work environment.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

Business classes provide an opportunity for me to earn certifications in Microsoft Office Products. I am also planning to work toward becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant by taking Health Science classes.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I serve as Vice-President for my Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to attend college to study nursing.

BUSINESS 3 CAREER PREP
Sophie Puckett

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

It has made me a better person.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

If I continue to take Business classes, I will have a chance to earn certifications in Microsoft.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of the Future Business Leaders of America.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to attend college.

CARPENTRY & CABINETMAKING
CARTER ADAMS

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

Career Tech has shown me the way things need to be done, and it has helped me with my life outside of school.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

As a Carpentry student, I will have the opportunity to earn a certification in Skid-steer and Snap-on Multimeter usage.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of *SkillsUSA, the competitive and leadership development organization for Career Tech.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to look for a high-paying job doing Carpentry work.

*SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. It helps students develop technical, academic and employability skills and helps them become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. When students participate in SkillsUSA competitive events, they not only receive awards and recognition for their accomplishments, but they are also eligible to earn scholarships, tools of the trade, and even job offers right off the competition floor.

COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
MICHAEL FLOWERS

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

Working in Collision Repair is teaching me skills I will need in the future.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

I will be eligible to earn certifications in various aspects of Collision Repair work that I will be able to take with me to a job when I leave high school.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of *SkillsUSA, the competitive and leadership development organization for Career Tech.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I am not yet certain what I will do after high school. For now, I am working on work skills that can be used in any career path I choose.

*SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. It helps students develop technical, academic and employability skills and helps them become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. When students participate in SkillsUSA competitive events, they not only receive awards and recognition for their accomplishments, but they are also eligible to earn scholarships, tools of the trade, and even job offers right off the competition floor.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
ZACH PATTERSON

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

I plan to go to college to study Computer Science, so this class is helping me reach that goal. I have also learned how to set my priorities to achieve my career goals.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

While I will not have a certification in Computer Science, I will leave high school with a good foundation in the skills that will be required for my college major and future career.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to attend college to earn a Masters in Computer Science.

COSMETOLOGY
KYLIE GARMON

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

Cosmetology has taught me many skills that I will need in life and it has also helped me decide on what I want to do after high school.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of *SkillsUSA, the competitive and leadership development organization for Career Tech, and a member of the National Technical Honor Society.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

I am currently earning hours that will count towards my Cosmetology Certification after high school.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to attend Cosmetology School.

*SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. It helps students develop technical, academic and employability skills and helps them become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. When students participate in SkillsUSA competitive events, they not only receive awards and recognition for their accomplishments, but they are also eligible to earn scholarships, tools of the trade, and even job offers right off the competition floor.

ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS
CONNOR REED

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

Career Tech classes have made a lasting impact on my life and career choice. I have learned much about electronics and robotics that I will use in the future.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of *SkillsUSA, the competitive and leadership development organization for Career Tech and Best Robotics.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

I have the opportunity to earn a certification in Snap-on Tools Multimeter.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to attend Gadsden State Community College for a degree in Mechatronics and I hope to be accepted into the FAME program.

*SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. It helps students develop technical, academic and employability skills and helps them become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. When students participate in SkillsUSA competitive events, they not only receive awards and recognition for their accomplishments, but they are also eligible to earn scholarships, tools of the trade, and even job offers right off the competition floor.

HEALTH SCIENCE
ALLIE PEEK

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

Since I began taking career tech classes, I have learned that I want to become a nurse. Mrs. Green has been instrumental in helping me decide what I want to do in the nursing field.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of Health Occupations Students of America and Future Business Leaders of America.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

I will have the opportunity to become a Certified Nurse Assistant upon completion of Health Science classes at the Tech School.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to attend Jacksonville State University to study Nursing.

JAG
Samantha Dingler

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

JAG has helped me gain experience in job and life skills. It has taught me about many career options, and it has helped me decide my future plans.

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of the JAG Career Association, which offers competitive events in job skills and leadership training.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

I will be Career Ready.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I may take a year off before enrolling in Gadsden State Community College. I also plan to get a job after graduation.

VISUAL ARTS
Lilly Henderson

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

I have learned many Art skills and made a lot of friends.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

I will be Career Ready.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to work in a small business after graduation.

WELDING
Addison Davis

How has taking Career Tech classes impacted you and your career choices?

I have changed my career plans since taking welding classes – I have found my career – Welding!

Are you involved in any Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO) and/or any other school-sponsored clubs or organizations?

I am a member of *SkillsUSA, the competitive and leadership development organization for Career Tech, and a member of the National Technical Honor Society. I am also a student ambassador.

Have you or will you earn any transferable job certifications or credentials?

Through the American Welding Society and NCCER, I will earn certifications in stick and flux core welding that will be immediately transferable to any welding job.

What are your plans after graduation from high school?

I plan to attend Gadsden State Community College to obtain additional certifications in welding.

*SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. It helps students develop technical, academic and employability skills and helps them become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. When students participate in SkillsUSA competitive events, they not only receive awards and recognition for their accomplishments, but they are also eligible to earn scholarships, tools of the trade, and even job offers right off the competition floor.

WORK-BASED LEARNING
ALEX REYNOLDS