Escambia County is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month during the month of February, 2022.
The School Board of Escambia County adopted a resolution declaring February CTE Month at its January meeting, opening the door for a month-long spotlight on District CTE programs, students, and teachers.
ECSD Career & Technical Education programs are responsible for preparing individuals for occupations important to Escambia County’s economic development. Additionally, CTE programs prepare students who are looking to enter the workforce with career exploration, employability skills, and work experiences.
CTE programs introduce students to real-life skills like resume writing, interviewing, public speaking, and working collaboratively. They also offer hands-on activities through immersive environments in the classroom. Students learn by doing.
“This designation is meant to highlight the incredible contributions that Career and Technical Education makes to the lives of our students,” remarked ECSD Director of Workforce Education Steven Harrell. “The efforts of all CTE teachers ensure that competitive and skilled workers are ready, willing, and capable of performing in high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand career fields.”
Across the District last year, ECSD students at the secondary and postsecondary levels earned over 6,000 industry certifications. Each of these certifications represents an employment skill set imparted to a student.
For more information, contact Steven Harrell at sharrell@ecsdfl.us.
