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We're excited to announce that CATEC will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, Oct 14. The Taqueria Chaparro food truck will be feeding all CATEC students & staff free of charge during your CATEC block. We're excited to celebrate our diversity w/ our community.
Our AM and PM Carpentry students have been hard at work building storage sheds. These projects require teamwork, math, hand tools, and communication skills.
It's National Principals Month so we're getting to know our two principals a little better. Here are some things you may not know about our Director, Stephanie Carter:
1. Grew up in Chase City, VA.
2. Has 2 brothers: one older and one younger.
3. Did well in high school but could have been a better student.
4. Played the trumpet for a bit, but chose to work after school very early on; had first job in a small gift shop at age 11.
5. Went to Granville Community College, ECU, and Longwood University for college.
6. Family moved to Charlottesville in 2011.
7. Married to her husband Kevin for 21 years this month and has one child, Samantha.
8. Enjoys cooking, working in her yard, walking/hiking in the woods, spending time with her family, and loves sitting around the fire pit this time of the year.
9. Loves CATEC’s students and the opportunities provided to them at CATEC. For many of our students, we are their post-secondary plan. They can come to CATEC, earn a credential, learn the soft skills they need, and be ready to take on the world with NO STUDENT DEBT! The CATEC faculty and staff are also amazing.
10. Hopes to travel, travel, travel explore the world when she retires.
Today we’re giving a big shout out to our maintenance and custodial team for all their hard work in keeping our building clean and safe. Our building has never looked as good as it does under their care. Thank you Benji, Carlos, and Dee for everything you do!
October is National Principals Month! A big thank you to our Director Stephanie Carter and Assistant Principal Anthony Smith for all your hard work and dedication to the CATEC community!
Check out our new story about @CulinaryCatec @CvilleSchools @CHSBlackKnights alums who are thriving at Farmington Country Club: https://thrillshare.com/s/news-catec-catecva/articles/catec-culinary-arts-grads-find-success-at-farmington-while-continuing-their-educations
At CATEC we provide students with industry-approved uniforms- from Red Wing safety boots, to shirts, hats, and smocks. Check out some of our students modeling their new gear. @CATEC_Cos #catec #catecforthewin
Are you an employer who serves Cville in a field that aligns with CATEC programming? Consider joining one of our program Advisory Boards! On 10/27 12-1 pm instructors are meeting with local businesses to build relationships, align curriculum & find jobs for students. Call 434-973-4461 to learn more and join a meeting in your field.
Did you know that all CATEC students participate in monthly sessions with our Career Development Specialist Mrs. Jay? Students analyze jobs postings, develop brands, write resumes, & practice job interview skills as part of our work-based learning opportunities.
On Tuesday, Oct 25 CATEC’s Nurse Assistant class will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive in our auditorium 9am-3pm for students and staff. Students who are 16 need parent consent. Students 17+ do not. Sign up using the QR code on the flyer. See Ms Carter-Payne with questions.
Hot off the presses, here is CATEC's September newsletter. Read it to learn more about CATEC's students and programs: https://www.smore.com/f964d
Meet our second September Profile of a CATEC Student: Joseph Gibson, a junior @k12albemarle @WAHS_Crozet who's studying Electricity 2. He's worked as an electrician's helper & is looking forward to entering the industry upon graduation & follow in his family's footsteps.
Big thanks to everyone who came out to support our first @CulinaryCatec food bus event yesterday. And thanks to @CBS19News: https://www.cbs19news.com/story/47396952/catec-food-bus-is-back-for-the-first-time-school-semester
Meet our first September Profile of a CATEC Student: Ava Dees-Kuttner, a junior @CvilleSchools @CHSBlackKnights who is studying Fire Science @CatecFire. Encouraged by her friends who took the class last year, she's enjoying learning more about the field & getting hands-on skills.
Our mural is really coming together thanks to our United Way Day of Caring volunteers Candance M.P. Smith Architect firm. We're looking forward to adding on to it this year to showcase CATEC's value to our community.
CATEC's Culinary Arts program will be kicking off its first Technical Eats food bus event on Thursday, September 29th in the CATEC parking lot 11am-2pm. Don't pack your lunch that day- come out to support our program and grab some comfort food.
We're blown away by our community support in being named the best vocational school in Charlottesville in the annual Charlottesville's Finest from #Charlottesville Radio Group. It's a great honor!
CATEC High School programs will be closed on Monday, September 26th for teacher professional development. Enjoy your long weekend and we'll see you on Tuesday, September 27th for regular classes.
Did you know CATEC offers academic classes in Math, English, Government, and Personal Finance? CATEC's Carpentry students reviewed area and volume yesterday and had to make 1’ cubes with our Math Instructor Dr. John Baran. @BaranMind