School-to-Work Signing Day
SCHOOL-TO-WORK SIGNING DAY
School-to-Work Signing Day celebrates CATEC students who are graduating with employment commitments to local businesses or the military. Students currently participating in internships and apprenticeships, as well as students who accept employment during CATEC’s Interview Week, are eligible to participate in the event.
EVENT SPONSORS
In 2026, the Trades and Tech Education Foundation, Virginia Career Works- Peidmont Region, and Red Wing Shoes Charlottesville sponsored CATEC’s Signing Day event.
The Trades and Technical Education Foundation assists community schools in advancing career and technical education, training, and job placement as well as promotes programs that provide career and technical training in Central Virginia. TTEF provides each student participant with $150-worth of industry gifts to help launch them into their fields.
Virginia Career Works- Piedmont Region (VCWP) is the region’s non-profit workforce development system, connecting career seackers and employers in our area. Serving 11 localities, including the City fo Charlottesville and other counties of Albemarle and Fluvann, VCWP works with individuals and community partners to support career pathways, strengthen the local talent pipeline,a and meet the workforce needs of local employers.
Red Wing Shoes, located on Abbey Road, provides exceptional footwear and orthotics that keep safety, quality, and style in the forefront of their brand. CATEC students participating in Signing Day receive a gift certificate towards work-ready footwear.
COMMUNITY PARNTERSHIPS
To the local businesses that support our students, thank you so much for participating in CATEC’s School-to-Work Signing Day. We are grateful for your commitment to CATEC and your unwavering support of the CATEC students you employ. Their time with you is the most beneficial learning opportunity we can collectively provide. We hope to continue building our relationship with your business to provide more job shadow, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities in the future. Thank you for all you do for our students.