Answers to frequently asked questions about the Career and
Technical Center
Q: Who attends the Career and Technical Center (CTC)?
A: Juniors and
seniors from the 15 component school districts in Hamilton,
Fulton and Montgomery counties who are interested in pursuing
career training as part of their high school experience are
eligible to attend the CTC. Seniors may be eligible for first
year programs based on space and availability. We welcome students of all academic
and experiential abilities to explore our program opportunities.
Q: Can students
earn a Regents diploma while attending the Career and Technical
Center?
A: Yes, students
attending the CTC are eligible to earn the following:
•
Advanced Regents diploma,
•
Regents diploma,
•
Local diploma, or
•
IEP diploma.
Students attending
the CTC will earn 3.5 high school credits per year (7 credits
total for two years.)
Q: Do students have
to “qualify” for participation in CTC programs?
A: Students should
exhibit positive school attendance and conduct at their home
schools, while remaining in good academic standing. Some CTC
programs may require additional application criteria. Please
review with your home school guidance counselor for details.
Q: If students
attend the CTC, can they participate in activities at their home
school?
A: Yes, students
attending the CTC are eligible to participate at their home
school in extra-curricular activities, including athletics,
clubs/organizations, and band/chorus.
Q: Are students
required to have prior training/experience in the career field
of their CTC program before enrolling?
A: No, however, the
students should express a sincere interest in the career path
they have selected for their CTC program.
Q: What is the
schedule for the CTC?
A: Students are
provided transportation from their home schools to the CTC.
First-year students (juniors) attend from 9-11:15 a.m.;
second-year students (seniors) attend from 12 noon-2:15 p.m.
Students complete their core credit requirements at their home
schools. The CTC offers core academic courses, as well as some
integrated academics, for students experiencing scheduling
conflicts in their home schools.
Q: How does the CTC
prepare students for the future?
A: While attending
the CTC, students earn confidence and competence in developing
their skills in specific career fields. Many CTC programs have
eligibility (articulation) agreements with colleges to earn
college credit. Approximately 50 percent of our students
planned to continue their education in college following their
successful CTC experience. A similar percentage of our students
are prepared to immediately enter the workforce or a career in
the military.
Q: How do students
enroll in the Career and Technical Center?
A: Each year, from
November through January, the CTC staff and current students
visit the sophomore classes in each of the
Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery schools to share program information
with the students. Following these presentations, the CTC staff
organizes visitations for each school to bring interested
students to view and participate in programs at the Career and
Technical Center. Students interested in attending CTC programs
will meet with their home school guidance counselors and
complete the enrollment process by mid-March. Additional
requests following this scheduling process will be handled on a
first-request basis.
For more information
about our Career and Technical programs,
click here.
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