A huge shout out to our student speakers, Nia White and R'Miya Rosado, and career coach, Ms. Shay Lewis-Sisco for presenting our SkillsUSA monthly session yesterday! Students were engaged in learning about this month's essential elements- integrity, adaptability, and flexibility.
Students in our architecture, engineering, welding, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, masonry, medium heavy truck, and automotive technology programs were empowered with information to pursue careers in construction. Thank you to Whiting-Turner for your partnership with our school and for working with Career Coach Shay Lewis-Sisco to bring the interdisciplinary understanding to construction management projects with a complimentary VR experience to expose our students to the Mardela Middle/High School project you are working on.
Today, we highlight Daniel Yorton, a student apprentice at the University of Maryland Center of Environmental Sciences (UMCES) in the Horn Point Oyster Hatchery. UMCES is not only an emerging industry; Horn Point is a national leader in applying environmental research and discovery to solve society’s most pressing environmental problems. UMCES expanded their partnership by registering for the MD Youth Apprenticeship Program and taking Daniel as their very first student Oyster Hatchery Aquaculturist Apprentice.
Today, we kick off National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting our MD Youth Apprenticeship Program. Through partnerships with the Department of Labor, Maryland State Department of Education, local employers, workforce partners, and our school system, our apprenticeship program is considered a CTE Program of Study. As we highlight our student apprentices this week, joining the National Celebration of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation. We extend the opportunities for DCPS students who are interested in joining the program a chance to complete the Apprenticeship Interest Form. https://forms.office.com/r/aCFz1ZANne Reach out to Career Coach Shay Lewis-Sisco, lewiss@dcpsmd.org, with additional questions.
Three Auto Tech students passed their first ASE Student Certification exam this week. The exam was G1 Maintenance and Light Repair, which covers all 8 ASE certification areas!
Left to right: Vernon Butler, CSD. Anthony Coghlan, ND, Brian Strawberry, CSD.
Last week, SkillsUSA members attended the Fall Leadership conference in Ocean City. Students worked towards earning their Statesman or Advanced Statesman Award!
CASE Agriscience students got their hands dirty this week! We are learning about the components of soil and soil formation. Students were able to evaluate the textures of pure sand, silt, and clay, and then they were able to complete a ribbon test on 10 different samples of soil from local areas to determine the soil texture. It was a messy task, but we determined most of our soil samples were sandy loam or silty loam.
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! They were nominated for their work ethic or professionalism.
When you have a teacher that becomes a mentor. Giving back is a gift you give. Last week, former HVAC Student & CSDHS 2021 Graduate, Nehemiah Davis came to speak with Mr. Beauchamp's students on the importance of having a plan. He shared how his military journey has afforded him the opportunity to travel, make money, and serve our country. Thank you to Career Coach, Shay Lewis-Sisco for coordinating this visit.
Happy Halloween and congratulations to all of students who had perfect attendance for the month of October!
Mrs. Prices students showed up for breast cancer awareness day!
Students from our Medical Services and Biomedical Sciences programs were fortunate to have Dr. Gerald Kayingo and Mrs. Victoria Trott from the University of Maryland Baltimore join us to share a presentation on the process of becoming a Physician Assistant. Students were provided the opportunity to practice strength tests as a PA on a partner/patient.
#UnityEveryDay
Tomorrow is Unity Day! Please wear orange to send a message of commUNITY!
#UnityEveryDay
We are thrilled to welcome Shamara Cephas to our apprenticeship program, where she will have the incredible opportunity to learning grow! This achievement wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support of WHCP radio, Mike Starling, Amanda Tillman and Mr. Kevin Beverly.
Thank you for believing in the power of mentorship and for supporting Shamara as she barks on this exciting journey.
If you are a DCPS student interested in an apprenticeship, please reach out to career coach Shay Lewis-Cisco (lewiss@dcpsmd.org). Interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/aCFz1ZANne
We are thrilled to welcome Shamara Cephas to our apprenticeship program, where she will have the incredible opportunity to learn and grow! This achievement wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support of WHCP Radio, Mike Starling, Amanda Tilghman and Mr. Kevin Beverly.
Thank you for believing in the power of mentorship and for supporting Shamara as she embarks on this exciting journey.
If you are a DCPS student interested in an apprenticeship, please reach out to Career Coach Shay Lewis-Sisco (lewiss@dcpsmd.org). Interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/aCFz1ZANne
CASE Agriscience students are learning the importance of precise measurements in the science lab this week. They measured length to cut and build a paper cube. Next, they measured mass, liquid volume, and temperature to create a mixture of Jell-O to pour into the paper cube. Once the mixture solidified, they measured the dimensions of the Jell-O cube to calculate its volume and density!
Last week, Crystal Steel in Federalsburg hosted " Steel Day" with the American Welding Society. Representatives from Lincoln Welding, Miller Welding, ESAB welding products and employees from Crystal Steel took their time to show students in high school welding programs what welders really do, and opportunities that are there for them.
They even got to meet National Miller representative Stephanie Hoffman.
Thank you to Crystal Steel and all involved!
Last week, Next Generation senior Medical Services students from Dorchester Career and Technology Center, Cambridge, Maryland visited Kaiser Permanente in Timonium, Maryland, to learn more about healthcare careers. They had the opportunity to talk to doctors and personnel in Nursing, Radiology, Pharmacy, and other healthcare departments.
Dorchester Career and Technology Center is proud of Savanah Hurt, an alumna of the 2019 Medical Services Program. She has returned to share her knowledge of her studies in the Occupational Therapy Program at Wor-Wic Community College with the Medical Services Program students Medical Services Program students.
