Programs Offered
COLLISION REPAIR
Instructor- John Lettieri
In Collision Repair, we have a variety of work experiences. Some examples are: taking two vehicles and making one, oil changes, tire rotations, fix and balance tires. We fix minor wrecks and refurbish cars, trucks and trailers. We also give all of our students the fundamentals of welding and use of the cutting torch. If you think you would enjoy painting and repairing cars, trucks, and maybe even tractors, then Collision Repair is where you need to be!
HEALTH SCIENCES
Instructors- April Holton & Julie Dabbs
Do you have what it takes to be in the healthcare field? Health Services is a great way to find out. We will guide you through two years of medical technology, Anatomy and Physiology, and HOSA. Through job shadowing and clinicals at the hospitals and clinics, you will learn what it takes to be a professional. We learn proper patient interaction by visiting nursing homes and other medical settings. This is a great program to help you decide on your career path in the medical field. In addition, you will receive 2 academic credits in Biological Sciences and 2 elective credits as a a two year completer. You can sign up for Health Sciences I as a 10th or 11th grader.
WELDING
Instructor- Dewayne Ling
Welders are a very important part of the construction industry. Welders are in demand for ship building on the coast, highway construction, bridge building, and commercial structure repair and replacement throughout Mississippi. New manufacturing facilities, which will require welders, are being built Columbus, Blue Springs, Yellow Creek. Our welding program at the CTE Center will give you a solid head start toward an excellent paying career as well as giving you the opportunity to earn NCCER Certification.
RESIDENTIAL CARPENTRY
Instructor- James Stark
Our Residential Carpentry program is very exciting. Would you like to be an architect, contractor, or a carpenter? What a great feeling it would be to know that you have the skills to make repairs on your home or that you could be part of a team that builds houses, churches, and many other buildings. This program could provide the start you need to become an architect that designs buildings as well as giving you the opportunity to earn NCCER Certification.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION
Instructor- Nora O'Brian
Educator Preparation is a course designed to allow students to gain foundation competencies related to students as learners, planning and assessing teaching, teaching strategies, and communication skills. Students receive hands-on field experiences
Educator Preparation II provides students with the opportunity to gain advanced skills needed to enhance them as learners, teachers, and communicators. Students receive advanced hands-on field experiences
CULINARY ARTS
Instructor- Lamon Stapleton
Culinary Arts is a two-year classroom and hands-on instructional program that prepares students for employment or continuing education in the food service industry.
Culinary ARTS I is the first year of the program. Food preparation techniques covered in the first year are breakfast foods, dairy, sandwiches, salads, garnishes, fruits, and vegetables. Management skills emphasized are basic customer service, food safety and sanitation, workplace safety and security, culinary basics, equipment, nutrition, human resources, math, and controlling food cost.
Culinary ARTS II is a continuation of the emphasis on management and food preparation. Management topics include marketing, accounting, purchasing, inventory, and advanced customer service. Food preparation techniques covered include potatoes, grains, desserts, baked goods, meat, poultry, seafood, stocks, sauces, and soups. An exploration of culinary history is also included in year two.