Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)

In this episode, we were at the Career Mega Sale where students and adults were able to meet with area businesses who are highly motivated to hire for many different positions with their companies. Hundreds showed up looking to fill available positions. We spoke with Jeremy Davis with Miller Electric, Michelle Crittenden with Bon Secours Health System, and Janese Owens with the Virginia State Poli...

With career opportunities plentiful in construction, the Richmond chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is paving the way for more women to enter the industry in a variety of roles. In this episode, Kristi Smith, Jessica Behmke, and Kelly Schips share their stories of entering the construction field and what our community can do to encourage more girls to do the same...

In this episode, we are at this year's Career Rodeo and we talk with organizers, businesses, and students about why they think the Career Rodeo is important for our students and businesses.

In our latest episode, we have a couple of great guests that are talking about a marketing/ entrepreneurship competition, Make It Your Business and our Business Management, Technology and Marketing programs at the ACE Centers and middle and high schools. The competition is a Shark Tank type of competition, and we had middle school students from all over the county. Have a listen and find out more...

In this episode, we chat with the Virginia Department of Education's Director of Career and Technical Education about the changes that Career and Technical Education has experienced over the years, CTE's importance today, and his connection to Henrico County Schools. You don't want to miss it!

In this episode, we are chatting with Chris Williams, Equipment Repair Technician with the Virginia State Police and completer of the Automotive Tech program at the ACE Center at Highland Springs. We also had William Boswell, Equipment Operations Manager, VSP, Randy Pickerall, Equipment Repair Supervisor, VSP, and Steven Rigsby, Fleet Manager, VSP. They sat down with us and discussed their need to...

Karen Haluska, a teacher at Hungary Creek MS and mother of two sons, talked with us about how well her sons are doing at the ACE Center at Hermitage. Please listen to her and Brayden who is in the Automotive Technology program and AJ who is in the Culinary Arts program talk about the many benefits of ACE Center programs and how it has changed their lives for the better.

In this episode, we visit the JROTC Marines program at Hermitage High School. We talked with one of their instructors, First Sargent Otis James, and cadets Capt. Raven Symes, and First Sargent Excellent Fred-Dyck. We discussed why our two students chose JROTC what you learned as a cadet, why they feel it was important for them, and why they think more students should experience the JROTC program.

In this episode, we are talking to Teacher Apprenticeship instructor Heather McMunn, Crestview Elementary teacher and graduate of the Teacher Apprenticeship, Andy Harris, and Alyvia Hathaway, currently in the Teacher Apprenticeship program at the ACE Center at Hermitage. This program is about preparing you to go to college so you can become a teacher so you should listen to this valuable informati...

In this episode, we talk to Erin Hurley, Jermail Foster, Mia Hennig, Nyla, and Renee at this year's #LifeReady Expo. This year we had over four thousand students and family members talking to businesses about the diverse types of careers each business offers and what students need to do to prepare themselves to be ready to start their career plans.

Brothers Jason Dixon, with VSC Fire, Jeremy Dixon, owner of Dixon’s Automotive, and David Dixon, with Mechanicsville Honda, came together at Dixion's Automotive in Ashland to talk with us about each graduating from Highland Springs Technical Center, now named The ACE Center at Highland Springs, and how each of them succeeded in life. https://dixonsautorepair.com/ https://www.mechanicsvillehonda.co...

In our latest episode, our guests are The Workforce and Career Development Director Mac Beaton and three of his former electronics students, Andre Dabney, David Hall, and Jonathan Wright. They talk to us about how important career and technical education was for them in high school and what makes CTE even more important for students today.

While the fire protection business is a well-kept secret, the industry is growing dramatically with excellent opportunities for entry-level technicians. Nathaniel Johnson, a 2024 graduate of HCPS and a new employee with VSC Fire & Security , shares his story of pivoting from college-bound to career-ready. Jason Dixon, an alum of Highland Springs Tech and field superintendent with VSC Fire &amp...

In this episode, we’re on location at the New Teacher Academy to meet a few new recruits and hear advice from seasoned veterans. HCPS is proud to have some of the finest teachers in the Commonwealth, and we’re excited to welcome our newest members to the CTE family.

Talented students from across the nation converged in Orlando for the national FBLA competition. A trio from Tucker High School’s IB Program distinguished themselves in the Website Coding and Development category, with a website designed to take on real-world challenges. How did they do in the heat of competition and what did they learn about themselves in the process? Meet the team and their acco...

On today’s episode we visit with Billy Batkins, Technology Education teacher at Highland Springs High School and TSA Advisor, and two of his students who were winners at this years TSA Conference in Orlando Florida, Luke Coughenour, 1st place winner in the Flight category, and Declan Rhodes, 1st place winner in the Dragster Design category. Both students are attending the Specialty Center for Engi...

In this episode, we visit Agriberry Farm & CSA and talk with Juniper Runion, Membership & Engagement Coordinator at Agriberry, and Chef KC Chidester, Baking and Pastry Arts instructor at the ACE Center at Hermitage. Also, we would like to introduce our summer intern who is guest hosting in this episode, Megan Cash, who is a communications student at Radford University. Agriberry Farm &...

In this episode, we talk about our Summer Career Camps and Summer Building Trades and how students can experience some career exploration over the summer. We talk with Willie Cline our Electricity and Cabling instructor at the Highland Springs ACE Center, Mac Beaton, director of Workforce and Career Development, Tracy Parrish, service manager at Howell’s Heating and Air, and William Parker, presid...

What an amazing episode! Listen to our guests Bobbi Southard, Sports Medicine Instructor at the ACE Center at Hermitage, and Bruna Colladetti de Souza, ACE Center Sports Medicine student tell the exciting story of Bruna's journey at the ACE Center in our EMT and Sports Medicine programs and now, medical school!

In our latest episode, we visit with Jennie Por, Early Childhood Education II Instructor, Maya Carroll, Early Childhood student, LaRhonda Mason, Family, and Consumer Science Education Specialist, and talk about The ACE Center at Highland Springs Early Childhood Education program and the lab which is a working daycare center known as Springer Preschool Academy. Of course, we also discuss Jennie&#39...

Todays guests were Dionne Hughes, Owner & Stylist, Image Enhancement Center – Signing Day Business Participant, Sah’Miyah Fife, Cosmetology Student, ACE Center at Highland Springs, and Cynthia Williams, Cosmetology Instructor, ACE Center at Highland Springs. We spent some time at Dionne's salon and talked about the industry and how young people can begin their training at the ACE Center at...

We were recently at the Excellence in Education Celebration fundraising event for the Henrico Education Foundation and spoke with attendees about the importance of the event and why Career and Technical Education was the focus. • Jay Shively, Chief Development Officer, Henrico Education Foundation • Mac Beaton, HCPS Director of Workforce and Career Development • Sarah Atkinson, Account Executive,...

The Mega Career Sale event is a bustling hub of opportunity, connecting businesses eager to find the perfect candidates with job seekers excited to start their new careers. Companies from various industries were there, offering positions ranging from entry-level to management, in fields like technology, finance, healthcare, and more. Participants are buzzing with enthusiasm, sharing that they appr...

In this episode, we speak with former Vet Science graduate, Gillian Glessman, current Vet Science student, Maddie Truban, and Vet Science instructors, Gretchen Hedges, and Karen Bickett. We talk about the many career paths available to Vet Science students including preparing for college to become a veterinarian. With the explosion of pet ownership in the country the field is in desperate need for...

In this episode, we visit the Cyber Security Tech Talk at Tucker High School. Computer Science teacher, Yvette Lee, organized the event that was attended by students from Tucker, Henrico, and Godwin High Schools and speakers from Microsoft and Capitol One. We were able to talk with the guests, Patrick Miller, Threat Protection at Microsoft, and Melanie Frank, Managing VP, at Capitol One. We also s...