CATEC

Inclement Weather Policy

CATEC will be closed on Monday, February 8th, 2010. Evening Adult programs will run as scheduled.

2010 - 2011 Program of Studies

Haitian Relief Fundraiser

On January 26th, the CATEC Culinary Arts class held a fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross Haitian Relief effort. More than 250 people enjoyed a delicious Haitian meal prepared by the students, and $3,000 was raised for the Red Cross. A good time was had by all! CATEC would like to thank all the people who came to dinner and gave so generously for this important cause. Special thanks to Mr. Bob Bressan and his class for all their hard work. Click here to see pictures from the event.

Career Expo

We would like to thank all the businesses, students, and teachers who helped make this year's Expo a success. To see a picture slideshow, click here.

CATEC at the 7th Grade Career Fair

CATEC students shared their knowledge with local 7th graders at the career fair this week at UVA Newcomb Hall. Middle school students from Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, and Fluvanna went to the career fair to learn more about potential careers and how to prepare for them. CATEC students were there representing careers in the areas of Culinary Arts, Masonry, Cosmetology, and Barbering. Click here for more information on the career fair.

CATEC at the Bookfair

On Saturday, October 17th, CATEC students held a fundraiser at Barnes & Noble on Barracks Road from 9am - 11am. Nurse Aide students performed blood pressure checks and height/weight checks. Cosmetology students were available to style hair and paint finger nails of the children in attendance, and the Culinary Arts helped them decorate cupcakes and cookies. The children especially enjoyed decorating the bird houses that the Building Trades students had provided. Special thanks to Barnes & Noble for hosting the event, to the Building Trades students that built all the bird houses, and to the following teachers and students who attended: Kisha Woodson, Nurse Aide instructor, and her students India Bell, Brooke Fowler, Ashley Harris, Marissa Fray, Kira Goodwin, Maggie Evans, Joy Richardson, and Kelcey Richardson; Culinary Arts students Amanda Gough, Olivia Winston, and Taylor West; Cosmetology students Skikeyla West and Kirsten Bentley.

Video Spotlight

Proper Handwashing Techniques

Beth on the Bright Side - Culinary Arts

Beth Duffy, from CBS19 News, highlighted the Culinary Arts and the Automotive Technology programs in her news feature, Beth on the Bright Side. Click on the links above to view the stories.

On Friday, May15^th, CATEC held their 2^nd Annual Business Partnership Luncheon at the Boar's Head Inn. During the luncheon, the 2009 Wall of Fame inductees were announced. Click on links below to watch the videos.