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