Franklin County Schools issued the following announcement on Feb. 22.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month is a public awareness campaign each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country (ACTE, 2022). In Franklin County Schools (FCS), we offer a robust CTE program in our secondary schools. This year, students in grades 5-12 were introduced to career development content through the Xello online platform. These students can access this amazing resource using Classlink. Xello was built with thousands of hours of research with educators. Students who use Xello are able to align their career goals with their personality and interests. Students can research colleges, careers, and create a personalized student portfolio. By using Xello, students are able to develop a clear path for their future and avoid missteps along the way. Xello puts students at the heart of their journey of self-discovery (Xello World, 2022). Xello helps all students from all backgrounds, abilities, and aspirations become future-ready.
This past year our CTE program earned 2,579 credentials. At Bunn High, we have a new and upcoming fire program with complete firefighter equipment for education and training. At Franklinton High, we have a state-of-the-art ambulance and EMT program. Additionally, a state-of-the-art conventional grade kitchen and culinary program. At Louisburg High, we have a nursing and ambulance simulator.
“The digital design and animation course allows students to get a chance to be creative, and I enjoy seeing their expressions when a project is complete,” says Sylvia Allen, CTE Teacher at LHS. Students learn Adobe Photoshop techniques such as layering, masking, etc. Students also learn voice-over and foley techniques in Adobe Premiere. Students also learn to develop creative works (vector graphics) in Adobe Illustrator utilizing the pen tool. Students also learn camera and lighting techniques such as arc, tracking, etc., careers in digital design, and, finally, storyboarding techniques.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Franklin County Schools
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