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February is Career and Technical Education Month

Visual identity for Career and Technical Education Month, promoting awareness of career and technical education month..
DOTHAN, Ala. – Students and faculty in the 18 career and technical education programs at Dothan Tech, Dothan Preparatory Academy and Carver 9th Grade Academy will celebrate Alabama Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month on February 1-28, 2025.
 
Through this month-long celebration, we ask our community to join us throughout our virtual recognition by engaging and learning more about the critical role career and technical education plays in the future career success of our students and its importance to their academic achievement.
 
 
 “We hope to showcase to our community about the many things going on within our Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses across the district,” said Dr. Keith Bland, Principal at Dothan High School. “We want everyone to understand the level of skills students gain in our programs and how we are preparing young people to be productive career professionals and community leaders.”
Currently, two out of every three high school students in Alabama participate in a career and technical education program. Students have an opportunity to explore their career options in various courses, earn advanced diplomas and credentials, and receive college credit.
 
According to the Association for Career and Technical Education, research shows that many of the country’s fastest-growing occupations require the technical, communication, time management, and leadership skills taught in America’s career and technical education programs.
 
Research also shows that among high school graduates entering the workforce, those with a technical education background earn more than those without this advantage.
 
To learn more about Alabama CTE Month or how your business can get involved, contact Ryan Richards at ryrichards@dothan.k12.al.us
 
MORE INFORMATION:
Dothan City Schools has a total of 18 CTE programs between Dothan Preparatory Academy (DPA), Carver 9th Grade Academy and Dothan Tech. The majority of our programs are located at Dothan Tech.
●        Agriscience
●        Army JROTC
●        Automotive Technology (Dual Enrollment with Wallace Community College)
●        Aviation Maintenance (Dual Enrollment with Alabama Aviation College, a division of Enterprise State Community College)
●        Biomedical Science
●        Building Construction
●        Business
●        Cosmetology and Spa Techniques
●        Culinary Arts
●        Computer Technician (Dual Enrollment with Wallace Community College)
●        Education & Training - Early Childhood
●        Graphic Arts
●        Health Science
●        HVAC (Dual Enrollment with Wallace Community College)
●        Pre-Engineering
●        Television Production
●        Welding
●        PLTW - Automation and Robotics/Space and Flight (DPA)
 
ADDITIONAL CTE MONTH ACTIVITIES:
●        City of Dothan Proclamation - Tuesday, February 4, at 10 AM at City of Dothan Commission
●        Job Shadow Day - Over 80 students will spend a half-day with local businesses on February 2nd to observe and see how leaders in their potential career field interact and navigate the daily work responsibilities.
●        CTE 10th Graders participate in WOW (Southeast Worlds of Work) to include hands-on, career-driven experiences in over 10 different industry sectors.
●        Career Coach CTE Program Presentation at C9A
●        CTE Registration for 2025-2026 School Year
 

 

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