Students in Mr. Allen’s Ag Mechanics class at Starmount High School enjoy learning all about welding. They have been practicing making beads, learning about safety, metal ID, types of welding joints, and symbols and positions.
Learning real world skills in CTE!
John Klapmeyer from Forsyth Tech came to speak with students taking classes in the Automotive Pathway at Starmount High School about related careers and the programs offered at Forsyth Tech.
Programs include Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Automotive Systems Technology and Race Car Technology.
Thanks to Mr. Klapmeyer for speaking with our students!
SkillsUSA members participated in the annual Trunk or Treat at Starmount High School in support of our community on Tuesday, October 28th.
Members had a lot of fun seeing kids and passing out treats!
Mr. Matt Eller from Universal Technical Institute, also known as Nascar Tech, spoke to students in Mr. Martin’s Automotive classes this week.
UTI offers programs in Automotive, Diesel, Collision Repair, Airframe & Powerplant, Welding, HVAC and more.
Thanks to Mr. Eller for providing this information for our students!
CTE teachers and staff from Forbush and Starmount were given the opportunity to learn more about the different programs offered through Surry Community College during this year's CTE Teacher Career Development Day! Teachers visited SCC on Friday, October 10, and spoke with SCC staff about the numerous career and workforce training opportunities available for our high school students. Thank you to Sherry White (SCC CTE Coordinator) and Ashley Morrison (Vice President of Instruction & Student Services) for organizing this informative event!
Reid Frazier won a $1000 scholarship over the summer from the American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives program for hosting his own blood drive!
Congratulations Reid!
Forbush Students Visit SCC
FHS students in Mr. Walker's Construction classes visited
Surry Community College for Advanced Manufacturing Day. They toured
several departments on campus, including Wiring, Welding, Carpentry, Machining,
DC/AC Electricity, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, and HVAC. Students also attended a
job fair where they made connections with local employers. While at SCC, our
Career Development Coordinator Mrs. Hayes saw several former Forbush students
that are currently enrolled at SCC. Forbush intern alumni included Christopher
Mendoza Perez and Lucas Pettit.
Also, WXII was at the Job Fair during
today’s Advanced Manufacturing Day, and there are several shots in the news
clip of our Forbush students! Here is the link:
Shane McFall, a representative from Tulsa Welding school, came to speak to my classes on September 30th about College and Careers. Tulsa also has other programs including HVAC & Building Services, HVAC, Construction and Architecture, and Electrical Applications.
Don Lowden, a representative from UNOH (University of
Northwestern Ohio) came to speak to my students on October 8th. He
talked about Careers and College. They offer a lot of career
paths including Automotive, Diesel, and High-Performance Industries, as
well as degrees in Business, Health, Marketing, and Information Technology, Agricultural
Equipment, Technology, Robotics and Automation.
In this first picture, students who had learned about FFA (Future Farmers of America) contests and opportunities through the FFA were teaching their friends about their assigned contest during lunch.
In the next picture, students are testing the water for trout eggs and the second picture is when the trout eggs had just hatched.
Forbush HOSA competed in the Northwest Regional Leadership Conference this past weekend at Pilot Mountain Middle School. Northwest Regiona...
