2023/2024 School Year
Students in the HCPS Automotive Tech, Auto Body, and Diesel courses had an amazing opportunity to participate in a build with West Coast Customs at Richmond Raceway. 09/26/2023
ACE Center at Highland Springs SkillsUSA-Lowe’s. 09/26/2023
Mission Tomorrow 2023 -Evening Session. 09/25/2023
Henrico Schools LRE 2023. 09/22/2023
HCPS Life Ready Expo 2023. 09/22/2023
Computer-Aided Drafting & 3D animation at ACE HSHS. 09/15/2023
Welcoming the Garner Chamber on their visit from NC to RVA, with a special stop at the renovated and repurposed Regency. 09/14/2023
Honored to have national and state representatives from Associated General Contractors tour the ACE Center at Highland Springs and share findings from an important industry survey. 09/06/2023
HCPS Facilities Susan Moore- Adult Education Center at Regency. 09/06/2023
CTE Student Skye Allan- Adult Education Center at Regency. 09/06/2023
CTE Student Kesean Kent Powell – Adult Education Center at Regency. 09/06/2023
Jason Wynne – Adult Ed. Center at Regency. 09/06/2023
Students in the Veterinary Science program are helping rescued cats and kittens thrive, as they prepare for their own careers in the industry. 08/29/2023
#Life Ready Expo 2023! 08/25/2023
It’s official! The new Adult Education Center at Regency is open to the public. What do local leaders think of the project? Watch to learn more. 08/24/2023
Stay tuned to CTE :60 for more project updates. 08/22/2023
ACE Center TV Media Production. 08/18/2023
ACE Center Teacher Apprenticeship. 08/18/2023
ACE Center Physical Therapy. 08/18/2023
ACE Center Motorsports 08/18/2023
ACE Center Dietetics 08/18/2023
In an innovative project to transform unused commercial space at Regency into a thriving education and career center, Henrico CTE students worked alongside industrial partners to renovate a space the size of a small elementary school. 08/18/2023
This was our slideshow that was put together for our ACE Centers Completion Ceremony in June 2023. A great collection of photos from this past school year at our tree ACE Centers. 08/18/2023
Henrico Schools is hosting this year’s Life Ready Expo on Sept. 19, 2023 at Hermitage High School. Students and families, grades 6th through 12th, will be able to meet with employers from all 17 career clusters and discuss those careers while exploring multiple career pathways. 07/31/2023
7th-9th grade girls explored career paths in the construction industry during the awesome and hands-on Camp NAWIC 2023. 07/20/2023
Welcoming Encorepreneur to the Henrico Adult Education Center for a fascinating discussion of artificial intelligence 07/17/2023
Even with the hot temperatures, students kept their cool during a great masonry project for Summer Building Trades. 07/10/2023
The latest edition of Henrico CTE Now features Chief Douglas Clevert, Deputy Fire Chief at Henrico County Division of Fire, and Henrico Firefighter Duan Perez-Means, Fire Recruiter. 06/28/2023
Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) hosted a special meeting at Regency’s Adult Education Center and toured the space, constructed by Henrico CTE students and industry partners. 06/27/2023
Summer Polytech is a hands-on learning opportunity for rising 6th through 12th grade students to explore Career and Technical Education in Henrico Schools. 06/26/2023
Summer Building Trades students tour new construction and practice their own fundamental building skills. 06/20/2023
Dr James Lane Visits Henrico Adult Ed @ Regency 06/13/2023
Celebrating individuals who earned their credential through Capital Region Adult Education and Henrico Adult Education. 06/08/2023
ACE Graduate Bethany. 06/06/2023
Middle school students from Holman, Brookland, and Fairfield showcased their culinary skills in the 2023 HCPS Cupcake Wars using techniques learned in their Family Consumer Sciences classes to bake creative cupcakes from scratch. 04/08/2023
Vet Science students explored Virginia State University’s small ruminant program, gaining hands-on experience with sheep and goats while learning about animal welfare and research. 04/07/2023
As part of their learning experience, students in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Catering program recently visited The Cultural Arts Center At Glen Allen. During their visit, they had the opportunity to learn from a seasoned event planner who shared valuable insights into industry-standard event planning methods. 04/06/2023
Veterinary Science students visited Longdale Elementary to teach their students about mammals and reptiles. 03/31/2023
Hungary Creek Middle School’s 8th-grade Education for Employment class collaborated with school leadership, ACE Center Web Development students, and Capital One to develop a community closet. The closet will offer school supplies, personal care products, and more. 03/31/2023
Henrico CTE students from Highland Springs, Varina, Tucker, Godwin, and Hermitage participated in a fashion symposium. The event allowed students to connect with professionals in the industry. RVA Fashion Week provided the presenters for each session. 03/17/2023
Anton Paar introduced our STEM Precision Machining students to the many career paths they offer and gave them a tour of their labs. Anton Paar develops, produces, and distributes scientific tools to measure different things. 03/16/2023
Arborscapes, a company that provides tree and shrub care to clients in the greater Richmond area, spoke with students about their industry. They allowed students to examine tools used by their arborists and walked them through the process they use to climb trees. 03/02/2023
This year’s Career Rodeo saw 350 students display skills learned in class to over 85 businesses. This event allows employers to meet with our students face-to-face and examine their skills. Participation leads to employment for many students. 02/28/2023
Richmond Raceway President Lori Waran visited Freeman students earlier this month. She took students down her career pathway and shared tips for success in her industry. 02/24/2023
Trades professionals from Clark Construction visited our students at Regency Mall. Clark Construction has been in business for over a century. They are looking for professionals trained in all the trades offered by Henrico CTE. 02/17/2023
Henrico High School’s NJROTC program recently had its annual military inspection. The inspection features demonstrations from the color guard, an unarmed drill, and individual personnel inspections. 02/10/2023
Happy CTE Month! Let’s celebrate the amazing Career and Technical Education opportunities available to students and the impact they have on our communities 02/01/2023
Inspired by Caine’s Arcade, a cardboard arcade created by then 9-year-old Caine Monroy, students in the Exploring Computer Science class at Short Pump Middle designed arcade games using cardboard as the main ingredient. 12/24/2023
CTE business students participated in the annual DECA District Competition at Regency Mall. They competed in various business-themed scenarios. Students who perform well will qualify for the DECA State Championship located at Virginia Beach. 12/17/2023
ACE Center Veterinary Science students toured IDEXX Laboratories. IDEXX is a veterinary reference lab that tests biological samples for various diseases. 12/12/2023
Regency Presentation Video 12/11/2023
2022/2023 School Year
Students from across the county had the opportunity to meet with 150 businesses at this year’s LifeReady Expo! This event allows students to speak with professionals in various career pathways. Career exposure helps students understand how their classes can prepare them for real-world opportunities. 11/10/2022
Through laboratory and other practical experiences, students will develop a deeper appreciation for the food system and the impact of science on the food and nutrition industries. Students will explore food sources, the science and technology of food production and processing, and the implications for individual and global health and wellness. Career opportunities are broad and include health care; dietetics; food research, development, and manufacturing. 11/02/22
Students enter the world of computer networking and learn to troubleshoot networks and networking devices, using system tools and diagnostic software. They develop skills in computer networking, resource sharing, and associated security risks. In addition, students explore the relationships between internal and external computer components.
This advanced course provides students with training in procedures for optimizing and troubleshooting concepts for computer systems, subsystems, and networks. Students explore the following:
• Basic network design and connectivity
• Network documentation
• Network limitations and weaknesses
• Network security, standards, and protocols
Students will gain a basic understanding of emerging technologies including unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies. The course prepares students for postsecondary education and training and a successful career in information technology. Upon successful completion of the course, students may qualify to take CompTIA’s A+ and Network+ certification exams. 11/02/22
Motorsports Technology provides a foundation for the principles of race car fabrication and all facets of the racing industry. Technical aspects of the course include skill development in vehicle assembly using specialty tools and welding. Students will explore the motorsports technology industry and identify careers in the field. Year two of this course further develops students’ skills in race car fabrication as they explore the motorsports technology industry. Students gain experience in chassis preparation, vehicle assembly, and engine assembly and disassembly. Additional focus areas include the racing protocol and regulatory compliance in the motorsports field. 11/02/22
In this course, students will engage in hands-on digital media production while using industry-standard equipment and software. They will learn how to work as media producers and explore careers in the dynamic industry of digital media production.
In the second year of this course, students will generate fiction and non-fictional media content. Students will gain experience by using the studio and control room to become familiar with industry-standard equipment and software. They will put their knowledge of digital media production into action with the use of sophisticated tools and equipment as they begin to develop their personal portfolios. 11/02/22
This culinary arts specialization course provides students with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the food service industry. In a hands-on environment, students apply nutritional principles, plan menus, use business and mathematics skills, maintain food service equipment and adhere to safety and sanitation standards. 11/02/22
The Welding and Precision Machine classes participated in Richard Bland College of William and Mary’s Manufacturing Day event. They spoke with professionals to learn more about careers in welding, pneumatics, and more. 10/17/22
The Veterinary Science class visited the Virginia State Fair to learn about careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster. 10/14/2022
Henrico County Deputy County Manager for Community Operations, Steven Yob, visited our High Tech Academy class to share his engineering expertise. 09/29/2022
Different business and community organizations visited the Regency Mall project. A new Adult Education Center is under construction there. Our students will use the skills they are learning in class to help complete the project. 09/26/2022
Brock Covington is one of our former Sports Medicine students. Now he is the owner of Iron Built Gym in Ashland, VA. Learn more about Brock in this Henrico Workforce and Career Development success story. 09/20/2022
Veterinary Science students Visit Virginia State University’s College Of Agriculture Field Day. 09/07/2022
Learn how to change a tire in this ACE Center How-To video. 08/31/2022
Veterinary Science students from the ACE Center at Hermitage give you a step by step guide to bathing your dog. 08/19/2022
The ACE Center offers students an opportunity to real world experience in a verity of different career pathways. This video highlights the opportunities available to rising 11th and 12th graders. 08/01/2022
Students from our Pharmacy Technician program visited Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for a scavenger hunt. They had to locate plants that are used for medicinal purposes. 06/21/2022
The Virginia Associations of Roofing Professionals and Hertless Brothers Roofing, Inc. hosted a learning lab for ACE Center students at the West End Manor Civic Association. Students shadowed roofers as they worked and received a presentation about roofing careers. 06/16/2022
The Hospitality and Tourism students planned and hosted a celebration for seniors at the ACE Center at Highland Springs. 06/14/2022
The U.S. Navy visited Varina High School in May as part of Navy Week. This event allowed students to learn about the opportunities available in the Navy. 06/13/2022
Springer Preschool Academy Graduation 2022. 06/10/2022
Pharmacy Technician students from The ACE Center at Highland Springs visited the VCU School of Pharmacy. They worked with professionals on pharmaceutical equations, sterile compounding, and non-sterile compounding. 05/06/2022
ACE Center students from our Computer-Aided Drafting and Carpentry programs, teamed up to design and build a playhouse. The playhouse is currently on display at Short Pump Town Center until May 8th. Guests who visit the mall will be able to bid on the playhouse as part of Henrico CASA’s Home for Good program. Special thanks to Atlantic Constructors Inc., James River Exteriors, and W.M. Jordan Company for donating the supplies used in the castle’s construction. See the video below for more information! 04/16/2022
Landscaping is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Hermitage. Ryan is a senior enrolled in Landscaping. Hear why he chose this program, what skills he has learned, and his plans for the future. 04/19/2022
High Tech Academy is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Macarios is a senior enrolled in High Tech Academy. Hear why he chose this program, what skills he has learned, and his plans for the future. 04/19/2022
High Tech Academy is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Iuri is a senior enrolled in High Tech Academy. Hear why he chose this program, what skills he has learned, and his plans for the future. 04/19/2022
High Tech Academy is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Ebram is a senior enrolled in High Tech Academy. Hear why he chose this program, what skills he has learned, and his plans for the future. 04/19/2022
High Tech Academy is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Daniel is a senior enrolled in High Tech Academy. Hear why he chose this program, what skills he has learned, and his plans for the future. 04/19/2022
Radio Broadcasting & Journalism is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Carlos is a senior enrolled in Radio Broadcasting & Journalism. Hear why he chose this program, what skills he has learned, and his plans for the future. 04/19/2022
Computer Systems Technology is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Janniah is a senior enrolled in Computer Systems Technology. Hear why she chose this program, what skills she has learned, and her plans for the future. 04/19/2022
Early Childhood Education is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Shadajah is a senior enrolled in Early Childhood Education. Hear why she chose this program, what skills she has learned, and her plans for the future. 04/19/2022
Hospitality, Tourism, and Catering is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Kara is a senior enrolled in Hospitality, Tourism, and Catering. Hear why she chose this program, what skills she has learned, and her plans for the future. 04/19/2022
Licensed Practical Nursing is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Hermitage and the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs. Kendria is a senior enrolled in Practical Nursing. Hear why she chose this program, what skills she has learned, and her plans for the future. 04/19/2022
The first stop and the last stop, the licensed practical nurse is there throughout a patient’s stay in the hospital. Among her many tasks, she ensures continuity of care, administers injections and tracks vitals. One of the rewards of this career is saving lives. 04/10/2022
Sports Medicine is a class offered at the Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Hermitage. José is a senior enrolled in Sports Medicine. Hear why he chose this program, what skills he has learned, and his plans for the future. 04/19/2022
2020/2021 School Year
Some reactions of our students who participated in this year’s Signing Day event. Click here for video. 05/27/2021
Celebrate our students with the 2021 Letter of Intent Signing Day. We are recognizing our students who as part of their high school education have trained to start their careers right after high school. These students have readied themselves and these great companies have recognized these young people as ready to start their careers with their companies. It is more than luck that has brought these students to begin their careers, they are prepared, trained, and ready to start now. Congratulations!
If you would like to find a specific student or business in the video please look at the timeline in the description so you can skip ahead of where you want to watch. Each group will have the timestamp you need. Below each group designation will show students’ names and the business they will be working for.
Henrico County School’s very own, Family And Consumer Sciences teacher, Mrs. Melinda Preston has started her own YouTube cooking show to help engage her students during COVID. In this episode, she prepares “Fun Sushi”. Click here for video. 05/24/2021
Henrico County School’s very own, Family And Consumer Sciences teacher, Mrs. Melinda Preston has started her own YouTube cooking show to help engage her students during COVID. In this episode, she prepares an “Oh So Cheesy” dish. Click here for video. 05/24/2021
Henrico County School’s very own, Family And Consumer Sciences teacher, Mrs. Melinda Preston has started her own YouTube cooking show to help engage her students during COVID. In this episode, she prepares Eggs Ole. Click here for video. 05/20/2021
Academy at Virginia Randolph CTE programs participated in the Henrico County Earth Day and Energy Fair. Masonry, Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Horticulture, & Automotive Maintenance constructed displays in celebration of Earth Day. Click here for video. 4/30/2021
The ACE Center at Hermitage and AVR are having their annual Spring Plant Sale! Check out the variety and prices! Click here for video : https://youtu.be/ebRYNaZmMdk 4/26/2021
A fun video we put together about Career and Technical Education and our ACE Center classes. 4/1/2021
Some of our Henrico CTE students are participating in Anton Paar’s apprenticeship program. They are offering some great benefits and are paying for their education if they successfully complete the program. Companies today know CTE is the path for student achievement and successful careers. 3/8/2021
Fuel Production Video.
Energy Transmission, Distribution and Storage Video.
Power Generation Video.
Energy Sustainability and Efficiency promotion video.
It is important for Henrico CTE due to the many and varied career opportunities in the Energy industry. It is so important that the Virginia Department of Education has added Energy as the new 17th Career Cluster and Henrico schools will be adopting also as soon as possible.
This audio podcast episode “clip” focuses on, Energy Transmission, Distribution, and Storage. We interview Jackie Merrick Dominion Energy – System Reliability Engineer, Sameera Younus-Khan Dominion Energy – Electric Distribution Design, Matt Kellam Military & Recruitment Program Coordinator Dominion Energy. We explore what energy transmission, distribution, and storage is and why careers in this area are important for young people. The full podcast will debut on 03/10/2020 @11:00 a.m. You can find our podcast on your favorite podcast venue. We currently have 32 episodes all relating to career and technical education.
Tech for Troops provides technology training and refurbished computers for our troops and they made a monetary donation to our Godwin High School Robotics Team! Thank you Tech for Troops!
Henrico CTE had our first career rodeo and it was awesome! We had over 400 students and over 100 businesses coming to judge and talk with those students as they showed off their career skills! We have video. LOL.
Energy Transmission, Distribution, and Storage promo for our next Henrico CTE Now podcast that will be available on March 10th at 11am. We will be interviewing Sameera Younus-Khan and others from the power industry as it relates to Virginia’s newest career cluster, “Energy” that will be debuting July 2020. This will be our second podcast in a series on the energy industry and the types of careers students can pursue. You can find our podcast on your favorite podcast venue or visit us here to listen: https://anchor.fm/henrico-cte
CTE students looking to become future teachers get together with actual teachers from all over the state.
CTE students attended a fashion symposium as part of RVA Fashion Week.
Pamela Ross is the Nurse Aide instructor at The ACE Center at Hermitage and is this month’s Teacher Spotlight.
February is CTE Month! 02/04/2020
High Tech Academy Recruitment Video. 1/30/2020
Glen Allen High School and Godwin High School marketing students participated in River City Consulting’s Battle of the Ads. Battle of the Ads is an event designed to give students real-world experience in marketing and advertising. The students were given 4-6 weeks to design a marketing plan for River City Consulting. The winner will have they’re commercial played on CBS 6. 01/10/2020
The Financial Literacy Live event, a 60-75 minute program, is presented by The Reminders, a hip hop duo. Using the power of a live music performance and their own personal stories, they inspire young people to take control of their financial future. The Reminders discuss college planning, athletic and academic scholarships, investing and 529 plans, entrepreneurship, S.M.A.R.T. Goals, dealing with negative emotions that hinder success, credit scores and debunking the hype of overnight success as an athlete or musician. 01/10/2020
Kim Thompson is the fashion marking, sports marketing, and digital social media marketing teacher at Varina High School and is this month’s Teacher Spotlight.
Henrico CTE students from Highland Springs, Deep Run, Glen Allen, Hermitage, Godwin, and Freeman High Schools designed and constructed over 200 toys to donate to the Henrico Christmas Mother.
Skilled Trades professionals from James River Exterior visited ACE Center students at the House Building Project. They taught the students how to install fascia boards, rake boards, & soffits.
Did you attend CTE’s First Annual Life Ready Expo? Have a look.
Hermitage High School’s JROTC students held a Veteran’s Day breakfast and a ceremony honoring America’s veterans.
November’s CTE Teacher Spotlight is Sunnie Wright.
Sam Werneth, parent of an ACE Center at Hermitage student, talks to us about the Life Ready Expo on Oct. 22nd.
Dalton Echard, with Anton Paar talks to us about the Life Ready Expo on Oct 22nd. https://henricocte.com/about/life-ready-expo/
Spencer Werneth, student at the ACE Center at Hermitage talks to us about the Life Ready Expo on Oct. 22nd. https://henricocte.com/about/life-ready-expo/
Ms. Farris is a wonderful teacher at Varina and is well-liked by her students because of her passion for teaching and her dedication to her students. She teaches Nutritional Wellness and Into to Culinary Arts but she teaches so much more than just about food. She is getting her students #LifeReady. Click here for video. 10/09/2019
Mr. Givens’ 7th grade business students at Hungary Creek MS using Little Bits for their independent coding projects. 10/08/2019
Hunter Edwards is the (CTE) Econ and Personal Finance and Business Law teacher at Glen Allen High School. He is talking about how he is helping to improve his students interview skills and how he is getting them ready for the real world.
Gordon Taylor, owner of the Smoke Pit Grill, visited Victoria Farris’s culinary students at Varina High School They experienced how to cook competition pork ribs and how owning a food truck works.
Brookland Middle Schools held their first cupcake war. Students made their cupcakes from scratch and they were judged on taste, appearance, originality, their table display and more.
Amanda Linas, photography teacher at Freeman High School is our teacher spotlight for April.
Henrico CTE Signing Day honors students moving into the world of work after high school. We had 110 students start their career with over 60 businesses at the signing event. All great paying with advancement and benefits. Every school should honor students moving to the world of work after high school. School is about options and in many cases going to work and maybe starting college later should be accepted as a legitimate option for a young person. In many cases an employer will pay or help pay for college so that a young person does not start their adulthood with debt.
March’s Teacher Spotlight is Jennifer Peters, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Varina High School.
Henrico ACE Center students were invited to visit with the VA Association of Roofing Professionals to find out about roofing work as a profession. https://varoofingprofessionals.org/
CTE Student Success Story. Former Henrico CTE student, Nicki Condradt-Eberlin, talks about how Henrico CTE helped her get started as an employee at Henrico Federal Credit Union. Click here for video. 03/11/2019
Mac Beaton, Director of Henrico Career and Technical Education (CTE) is interviewed be CNN about CTE’s Letter of Intent Signing Day.
CTE Month 2019! Click here for video.
Richmond Ford/Lincoln President Ron Kody donated some automotive parts to the ACE Center at Hermitage Automotive Technology program. He brought along his service manager, Glen Beachy to help deliver them. Thank you so much Mr. Kody for your generous donation. Click here for video. 02/19/2019
It’s CTE Month!
Trevvett Elementary students visited many of the ACE Center classes to see what they are like. Looks like everyone had fun. Click here for video. 02/08/2019
Tim Alvut is January’s Teacher Spotlight. He is the teacher for the STEM and Precision Machining class. He introduces students to the world of STEM through activities using machining technology. Students learn to lay out and produce projects using a variety of industry standard tools and equipment.
Brooke Davis, librarian at Godwin High School and parent talks about the importance of Henrico CTE. Click here for video. 01/24/2019
Marquis Jackson’s Business class students at Short Pump Middle School show off their “Cardboard Arcade” project creations. Click here for video. 01/04/2019
ACE Center students attend the Home Builders Association Trades Fair. Click here for video. 12/05/2018
Sean Tate is December’s Teacher Spotlight. Click here for video. 12/4/2018
The JROTC Marines at Tucker High School are celebrating the founding of the Marine Corps. Click here for video. 11/14/2018
Henrico CTE’s recruitment video for our two ACE Centers at Hermitage and Highland Springs. Click here for video. 11/13/2018
Glen Allen High school Teachers for Tomorrow at Greenwood this morning for Read for the Record. Click here for video. 10/25/2018
Business students in Mr. Jackson’s “Make It Your Business” course at Short Pump MS created a Cardboard Arcade to display their Workplace Readiness Skills and Entrepreneurship skills! Their classmates throughout the building will come and play in the arcade to earn prizes; the student-entrepreneurs will demonstrate outstanding listening, speaking, integrity, and customer service skills to each “customer” who visits their game. Click here for video. 10/24/2018
Natural Lawn of America visits the Landscaping class at the ACE Center @ Hermitage. Click here for video. 10/18/2018
The CTE Business Advisory Council annual dinner focused on the upcoming Signing Day 2.0. Click here for video. 10/08/2018
Jill Garlof, October, 2018 Teacher Spotlight. Click here for video. 10/03/2018
Tonya Birdsong, May, 2018 CTE Teacher Spotlight. Click here for video. 05/08/2018
VCU, Henrico Fire, Henrico Police, and The ACE Center at Hermitage prompt students to be safe during prom season with a Mock DUI presentation. The Mock DUI is designed to educate students about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving practices. Click here for video. 04/25/2018
Masonry students build a pyramid in class in 40 seconds! No, it’s just a time laps of the project. Click here for video. 04/25/2018
Jakob Linder, Jackie Luu, James Vithoulkas, and Chanelle Williams placed third in the state in the David Ricardo Division of the Governor’s Challenge in Economics. Great Job! Click here for photo. 04/23/2018
The annual Cooperative Education Employer Appreciation Luncheon was held on April 19, 2018. The luncheon recognizes employers of our co-op business and marketing students. This year’s guest speaker was Shelby Brown from WTVR-CBS 6 News. Click here for photos. 04/20/2018
Henrico CTE is recognizing students hard work and the value of the career-preparation training they’ve received through Henrico Schools’ Career and Technical Education program. Our “Letter of Intent Signing Day” brought together students, parents, county officials and the press to show our students how important it is to enter the workforce and start their careers. Together with their CTE training, workplace readiness skills, and a solid work ethic, the future looks bright for these students. Click here for video. 04/17/2018
Jeremy Stacy April 2018 CTE Teacher Spotlight. Click here for video. 04/12/2018
Students in Mr. Stacey’s Engineering Drawing/CAD class at Glen Allen High School work on the construction of a CNC milling machine. Many of the parts for the CNC Milling Machine were made by the students using 3D printed parts and using other hand-made parts. Click here for video. 04/12/2018
CS for ES (Computer Science for Elementary Students) is a collaborative, interactive outreach event hosted by HCPS middle school business education teachers and their students. The goal of CS for ES is to introduce fourth and fifth grade students to computer science through a brief educational presentation followed by tactile interaction with computer science tools such as spheros, coding and unplugged CS activities. Select Henrico County elementary schools, surrounding private schools, and members of the home school community attended CS for ES on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Click here for video. 03/29/2018
January Teacher Spotlight, Commander Curtis Irby. Click here for video. 01/16/2018
Automotive Technology Open House. Click here for video. 12/15/2017
Hospitality Tourism and Catering students participate in the Winter Wonderland event. Click here for video. 12/15/2017
ACE Center at Hermitage’s Landscaping Class 360 Video. Click here for video. 12/05/2017
Alpha Dog Club provided scholarships for 25 of my Vet 2 students to become certified in Pet First Aid. This is a state-recognized certification from the Office of the Virginia State Veterinarian and the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services. All 25 became certified this evening. Click here for photos. 12/05/2017
Teacher Spotlight for December 2017, Jennifer McCrickard. Click here for video. 12/04/2017
See the JA Finance Park in action with visiting Tucker High School students. Click here for video. 11/29/2017
Reopening of the Henrico Federal Credit Union branches at area high and middle schools. Click here for video. 11/17/2017
Cosmetology and Barbering students at the ACE Center @Hermitage provided free haircuts for homeless individuals at the Homeless Connect event at the Richmond Convention Center. Services included legal help, dental and health services, items of clothing and housing information. Click here for photos. 11/16/2017
Mr. Jackson’s business education students at Short Pump MS use their business and coding knowledge to create a cardboard arcade. Their SPMS peers will have an opportunity to “play” in the cardboard arcade and win tickets for prizes. Click here for video. 11/15/2017
HSHS student-created video using Economics concepts! What a great showcase of student knowledge. Click here for video. 10/24/2017
CTE Teacher Spotlight for October, Steven Phelps. Click here for video. 10/05/2017
Maya Jordan attended the Jobs for Virginia Graduates board meeting. Maya Jordan was a former student at the Academy at Virginia Randolph. Maya graduated from AVR in 2012 and Virginia Union University in 2016. While at AVR she was a business student and participated in JVG (President for 2 years), SkillsUSA (District winner and competed at state competition), and SCA. She is currently working 2 jobs and preparing to take the LSAT in December. She will hopefully be attending law school in the fall of 2018. Maya spoke to the JVG board about her experiences at AVR and how we prepared her for college and the world beyond. She was also able to tell her story to Governor Terry McAuliffe when we met with him. Click here for photos. 10/09/2017
2016/2017 School Year
Henrico County Public School Students participate in the Teen Summer Fire Academy (TSFA). The TSFA is designed to offer a chance for the area’s rising high-school freshmen to experience the culture of the Henrico County Fire Department. Instruction places an emphasis on teamwork, fire suppression skills, core values, understanding the mission of the Henrico County Division of Fire, physical fitness, and socialization through meals and team-building opportunities. Click here for video. 08/15/2017
AWARE visited CTE Summer Polytech’s Vet Assistant students. Click here for video. 07/19/2017
CTE Summer Polytech Auto Body Paint Job 65 Ford Mustang. Click here for video. 07/18/2017
CTE Teacher Spotlight for July is Karen Gleason. Click here for video. 07/10/2017
The 13th Annual Henrico Vocational/Technical Education Foundation Golf Tournament. Click here for video. 05/24/2017
This months Counselor’s Corner profile is Regina Brown. Click here for video. 05/03/2017
Students from the Automotive Technology class at the ACE Center at Hermitage participated in the GM sponsored competition. Click here for video. 04/17/2017
Cosmetology class open house at the ACE Center at Highland Springs. Click here for the video. 04/17/2017
The Radio Broadcasting & Journalism class interviewed channel 12’s Kelly Avellino. Click here for video. 04/04/2017
Ms. Bobby the Sport Medicine teacher at ACE Center @ Hermitage is highlighted in April. Click here for video. 04/04/2017
ACE Center @ Hermitage’s Green House Management Class 360 degree class video. Click here for video. 03/30/2017
Three Henrico County Middle Schoolers are surprised at their home schools with prizes. After they participated in “Mission Tomorrow”. The Richmond region’s first interactive career exploration event for 8th grade students. Click here for video. 03/17/2017
ACE Center @ Highland Springs Masonry Class Promotional 360 degree video. Click here for video. 03/14/2017
CTE Teacher Highlight (March) Ms. Ashby, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at J.R. Tucker High School. Click here for video. 03/14/2017
ACE Center @ Hermitage, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Plumbing program promotional video. Click here for video. 03/09/2017
ACE Center @ Highland Springs Electricity and Cabling program have a promotional video about their program. Click here for video. 02/23/2017
CTE Teacher Highlight (February) Rob Doolidge, Short Pump Middle School. Click here for video. 02/23/2017
2017 Henrico CTE Family and Consumer Sciences Cupcake Wars. Click here for video. 02/23/2017
Ms. Anu Palo, Henrico County Schools, Central Office Employee of the Month. Click here for video. 02/14/2017
High school counselors talk about the importance of CTE programs for Henrico County students. Click here for video. 01/27/2017
Henrico students attending the 2017 Virginia DECA District Leadership Conference at Regency Mall. Virginia DECA helps marketing students prepare for careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Click here for video. 01/06/2017
Lamont Bagby talks with students about how he got from high school student to state delegate. Click here for video. 12/12/2016
Highlights from Hermitage High School’s Hour of Code event. Click here for video. 12/12/2016
Students from many area schools visited today’s Hour of Code event at Henrico’s Eastern Recreation Center. Click here for video. 12/09/2016
Master Barber, Robert Jones, owner of Parkside Barber Shop visited some our students today and spoke with them about the importance of education and how they could become future entrepreneurs. Click here for video. 12/09/2016
Samuel Turner, Technology Education teacher at Holman Middle School wins the Excellence in Education Award! Click here for video. 10/11/2016
2015/2016 School Year
AVR recently helped Hollywood, when their CTE program helped educate an actor. Click here for video. 12/03/2015
Mr. Doolidge’s Technology Foundations Class Uses 3D Printer to create an octopus. Click here for video. 09/16/2015
2014/2015 School Year
Commonwealth of Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe, congratulates Henrico CTE students for their hard work receiving their industry certification this year. Click here for video. 6/10/15
Christine Pedersen’s and Deonta Gail’s (Varina HS) Economics and Personal Finance collaborative class was featured on HCPS’s Today’s Classroom – check it out! Click here 5/1/15
The members of the school’s Fire Club were truly put to the test in this fire drill at Wilder MS. Click Here 3/19/15
Nursing aide students experiment with serving visually-impaired – Click here 12/19/14
Students visit an Hour of Code event at Virginia Center Commons Mall – Click here
Mike Rowe From ‘Dirty Jobs’: Don’t Follow Your Passion, Live It – Click here
Swiss Model of Career and Technical Education – Click here
CTE: Learning that works for America – Click here
Career Technical Education – Making the Difference – Click here
Hermitage Technical Center Video – Click here