Feature Stories

Congratulations to Parkwood High School’s Carolyn Hoobler, UCPS CTE’s First Ever Teacher of the Year!

To read more about the award, check out the story on the UCPS website..  

UCPS Career Accelerator Camp Applications are now open!

UCPS CTE is sponsoring Career Accelerator Camps this summer for current high school and middle school students. More Information

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 CTE Teacher of the Year Finalists

For the first time ever, North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) is going to recognize a NC State CTE Teacher of the Year. To begin to get a list of deserving teachers, each high school and middle school in UCPS named a CTE Teacher of the Year nominee. Much like the UCPS Teacher of…

Spring Robotics Challenge is on March 12th, starting at 8am at the Union County Ag Center

Come out and see high school and middle school students compete from across Union County Public Schools.

Choosing the Right Path in HS Webinar – Tues at 6pm – Sign up today

Learn about tools and resources available to UCPS students to help them choose the right path in high school! Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 6pm until 7:30pm. Register by going to https://bit.ly/collegereadywebinars.

FINAL TIME CORRECTION #2: The UCPS High School Program Expo will be back in-person this year!! Come out and see what UCPS has to offer students in high schools across the district.

The Departments of College and Career Readiness are working together to host a High School Program Expo this winter. The purpose of this expo is to allow middle and high school students and parents the opportunity to learn more about CTE Pathway Options and fine arts programs offered across the district, the International Baccalaureate program…

The Fall Robotics Classic is BACK! Come out on Saturday, November 13th at 8:30 at the Union County Ag Center and see middle and high school students across UCPS compete.

2021 Virtual Cosmetology Open House is Now Available. Check It Out Today!

Want to Learn about Pre-Apprenticeships Available in UCPS? An Information Session will be held on March 22nd at 6:30pm virtually. Register today https://bit.ly/Pre-ApprenticeInfo

UCPS Career Readiness in partnership with SPCC as well as industry, works to provide students with opportunities for Pre-Apprenticeships. Pre-Apprenticeships allow students to earn Industry credentials, work alongside industry, and obtain knowledge and skills about Manufacturing or HVAC. The Pre-apprenticeship program prepares students to enter into a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Register today at https://bit.ly/Pre-ApprenticeInfo.

Did You Miss the CTE Expo Sessions? Check them out here.

https://ucpscte.org/cte-program-expo-session-videos/