Career and Technology Education:  Opportunities for Students

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

FBLA:  “. . . is an educational association of student members preparing for careers in business and business related fields.”1

 
1http://www.mdfbla-pbl.org
 

SkillsUSA: “. . . is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. “2

2 http://www.mdskillsusa.org

 

CTE INCENTIVES

Articulated Programs
Baby Talk Centers
Career Centers
Career Planning (scholarships and financial aid)
Engineering Challenges
Job Shadowing Program
National Vocational Technical Honor Society
Vocational Support Service Team
Work-Based Learning
 

STUDENT AWARDS
 
Student of the Month Program - Individual programs recognize students each month for their effort and achievement.
 
Departmental/Program Awards – Teachers collaborate to recognize the outstanding students per program.
 
Dohrman Award –The Dohrman Award is the highest honor presented to students at the Forrest Center and/or high schools.  Students are selected based upon academic and technical merit, character, and leadership skills.

Student Club Awards – Students participating in the various clubs compete in competitions at the local, state, and national levels. An assortment of awards is presented to students who place. These outstanding students are recognized at their home schools and the Forrest Center at the end of the school year.

Junior and Senior Exhibition – Forrest Center students participate in two marquee events, the Junior Exhibition and the Senior Gala. These two events provide students an opportunity to showcase their skills and talents in a meaningful way