High School Vocational/Trade Programs? (Raleigh, Greensboro: credit, construction, public school)

[BoBromhal]

I have a client that's moving to the area. Teenage son has found the vocational program for construction better-suited to his interests than the standard course of instruction where they live now.

I've searched the forum (poorly, I'm sure!) and can't find any info. Do any of the local high schools provide this branch of education today?

He is open to Wake and Johnston County. Thanks in advance!

[zthatzmanz28]

Not that I am aware of. I tried for years to get my students in Harnett County into a voc ed program. I was told then none existed in Harnett or Johnston. The only county that may have one is Guliford or the Winston-Salem area?

[antvok]

Originally Posted by zthatzmanz28

Not that I am aware of. I tried for years to get my students in Harnett County into a voc ed program. I was told then none existed in Harnett or Johnston. The only county that may have one is Guliford or the Winston-Salem area?

i really would love an update on this topic as i am also interested in the voc ed program, please do share if you found any in either Greensboro, Winston salem or wake,
thank you

[carolinadawg2]

Originally Posted by antvok

i really would love an update on this topic as i am also interested in the voc ed program, please do share if you found any in either Greensboro, Winston salem or wake,
thank you

Wake Tech has a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program for high school students who want to complete certain programs prior to graduation:

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway | Wake Technical Community College

Here's more information about the CTE program from the Wake County Schools website:

http://www.wcpss.net/domain/60

And here is Guilford County Schools:

http://www.gcsnc.com/pages/gcsnc/Dep..._CTE_Offerings

Otherwise, I think the typical path is to graduate from high school, and then enroll in one of the many programs at Wake Tech, or some other community college.

[K4GPB]

About Us / About VMCCA

may have what you are looking for, in Wake County.

excerpts:
Wake County’s new Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School is located in the former Coca-Cola plant on South Wilmington Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is a collaborative endeavor between the Wake County Public School System, Wake Technical Community College and Wake County Government. Students at the Vernon Malone CCA will be able to complete studies in one of the ten CTE programs as part of their high school graduation credits.

Through an academic foundation, paired with career-informed courses and work-based learning experiences, graduates of the Vernon Malone CCA will be prepared to continue on to a four-year university, or apply their earned credits towards an AAS degree, certificate or diploma program at Wake Technical Community College.

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy offers eight certificate/diploma programs including – Biopharmaceutical Technology (BP), Collision Repair (CL), Cosmetology (CS), Facilities Technology (FT), Geomatics Technology (GT), Nurse Aide (NA), Simulation & Game Development (SG), and Welding (WE).
*Facilities Technology is a Multi-Trades program. Facilities Technology includes coursework in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, and Welding, as well as OSHA Certification.
Wake Tech and Wake County Schools instructors' collaboration ensures that the academic programs are taught through a CTE lens. Project-based learning along with a flexible schedule creates integration between high school and college courses where work-based learning occurs during internships and pre-apprenticeships.

[K4GPB]

Try a Google Search for:


"vocational education" County Name

[antvok]

Originally Posted by K4GPB

Try a Google Search for:


"vocational education" County Name

thank you so much