A major theme for our winter spirit week is "It Takes a Village." Each of our programs designed and created a gingerbread house that reflects their class and CATEC. The results were amazing! Our students are so creative in coming up with their designs and the way they worked together to create their visions was incredible to watch. Congrats to all our programs for their creations!
Our 2nd December Profile of a CATEC Student is Cos 1, Albemarle High School student Kailynn Smith! She knows she wants to be a hair stylist and working with her instructor, Ms. Brown, her confidence grows everyday. Congrats! @k12albmarle @albemarlecountypublicschools
Thank you NBC29 for covering our Fire Science and EMT students' experiences at yesterday's live burn. Our students did a great job representing their programs. See the article here: https://www.29news.com/2024/12/17/catec-students-experience-fire-rescue-simulation/
Our first December Profile of a CATEC Student features Western Albemarle post-grad Thea Spitzner! Thea loves biology and has a great interest in cooking. She's combining her two interests to work towards becoming a dietician. She's looking forward to passing her ServSafe exams next semester! @albemarlecountypublicschools
Interested in learning about the growing trend of post-secondary apprenticeships? This article from NPR released today sheds light on the benefits and challenges to apprenticeships. If you're interested in learning how CATEC works with local business partners to provide these opportunities, check out www.catec.org
NPR article:
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/17/nx-s1-5223668/apprenticeships-are-a-trending-alternative-to-college-but-theres-a-hitch
Our @catecfire @catec_firefighters and EMT students participated in their first live burn at the year at the Albemarle Regional Training Center. Fire students got hands on training with fire behavior and using their gear. EMT students practiced taking vital signs.
Get your CATEC spirit fired up for our Winter Spirit Week running December 16th-20th. Each day, represent your program with a fun winter-themed dress up day. We end our week with a Fun Day for all students.
Photo Friday! Our students stayed focused learning new skills and familiarizing themselves with new equipment as the 1st semester wraps up. But they incorporated time to work on their program gingerbread houses for our upcoming spirit week. Can't wait to share their creations!
Thank you to all the families and students who attended our Programs Expo tonight, as well as school support staff who gave their students opportunities to see CATEC. Request your '24-'25 CATEC classes with your counselors soon!
CATEC is hosting its Programs Expo on Wed, Dec 11th, 5-7 pm. Join us to learn more about programs, meet instructors, and find out how to request courses for the '25-'26 school year. Students will be registering for classes before you know it. Know your options for your students!
Tomorrow, December 11th is the last day to pick up your Emergency Food Network food bag at CATEC’s Adult Education Entrance at the right side of the building from 11am-7pm. For questions, please call Ms. Butler at 434-245-2447.
We officially begin CATEC Winter Spirit Week next week, but we are kicking off the fun this week with some opportunities for students. The SCA is selling candy canes in the front lobby upon arrival for $1 until 12/18. Our version of "Elf on the Shelf" begins today as well. Look for the paper elf head around the building, pull it down, and show your SCA sponsors to win a CATEC prize!
Get your CATEC spirit fired up for our Winter Spirit Week running December 16th-20th. Each day, represent your program with a fun winter-themed dress up day. We end our week with a Fun Day for all students.
If you requested an Emergency Food Network food bag, pick up your bag December 9th-11th at CATEC’s Adult Education Entrance at the right side of the building from 11am-7pm. For questions, please call Ms. Butler at 434-245-2447.
As our weather changes this winter, stay up to date on CATEC closings and delays. Download our app wherever you get yours for free. Make sure your push notifications are set up to stay informed!
It's Photo Friday! We've returned from Thanksgiving break and started our countdown to winter break. Lots of spirit around the building and our ACPS 8th grade tours all month.
CATEC is hosting its Programs Expo on Wed, Dec 11th, 5-7 pm. Join us to learn more about programs, meet instructors, and find out how to request courses for the '25-'26 school year. Students will be registering for classes before you know it. Know your options for your students!
The Emergency Food Network and CATEC will be offering support for families of current CATEC students in need of food for winter break. Bags of non-perishable foods and basic cleaning supplies will be offered for pick up. Please fill out the form at the CATEC website under “Student Support” by Thursday, December 5th. Pick up will be at CATEC’s Adult Education Entrance at the right side of the building beginning on December 9th, 11am-7pm. For questions, please call Ms. Butler at 434-245-2447.
Our partnership with the Emergency Food Network for winter food bags was covered yesterday by NBC29. Request a food bag at the CATEC website and see the story here: https://www.29news.com/2024/12/02/catec-teams-up-with-emergency-food-network-help-students-need/
The Emergency Food Network and CATEC will be offering support for families of current CATEC students in need of food for winter break. Bags of non-perishable foods and basic cleaning supplies will be offered for pick up. Please fill out the form at the CATEC website under “Student Support” by Thursday, December 5th. Pick up will be at CATEC’s Adult Education Entrance at the right side of the building beginning on December 9th, 11am-7pm. For questions, please call Ms. Butler at 434-245-2447.
