Marking a decade of shaping futures, local leaders, educators, students, and community members celebrated the Hopkins County Schools Career and Technology Center’s 10th anniversary Tuesday with an open house and tours of its career pathways.
Principal Alaina Lancaster shared her enthusiasm as the CTC celebrated ten years of helping students build successful futures.
click to download audioThe CTC offers six career pathways—Business, Engineering, Automotive, Health Science, Industrial Maintenance, and Information Technology—with 425 students enrolled.
click to download audioShe says these career pathways prepare seniors for the workforce, connect them with local businesses, and often lead to jobs right after graduation.
According to Lancaster, the most popular career pathway is Health Sciences.
She wants the community to know that the CTC is a valuable asset for the future and economy in Hopkins County.
click to download audioThe open house also featured the unveiling of the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center’s new mascot, Jets.
click to download audioCounselor Lauren Wood, now in her fourth year at the CTC, says they are excited to celebrate 10 years.
click to download audioShe helps students as young as freshmen plan for life after high school and provides guidance to support their goals after graduation.
click to download audioThe celebration and open house was a come-and-go event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. where attendees enjoyed interactive 10-minute tours of each career pathway, along with cake and punch.
