CCPS' CTA Participates in SkillsUSA National Signing Day
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CCPS' CTA Participates in SkillsUSA National Signing Day
CCPS' CTA Participates in SkillsUSA National Signing Day
Calvert County Public Schools’ (CCPS) Career and Technology Academy (CTA) hosted a SkillsUSA Signing Day ceremony celebrating 56 graduating seniors on May 4, 2023. In attendance were business partners, sponsors, community officials, school leaders, and families.
“It is impossible to make a big enough deal about the decisions these students announced on signing day. Our community and our country need passionate, skilled, and dedicated young professionals like the 56 CTA students who participated in this year’s signing day event,” stated CTA Principal Carrie Akins. “Each of these students completed a rigorous and challenging journey that has led to this point. I am so proud of each of them for their accomplishments.”
Nationwide, students signed a symbolic letter of intent to pursue careers across a variety of skilled trades, including construction fields, healthcare, information technology, culinary arts, cosmetology, the United States Military, and more at the SkillsUSA National Signing Day. CCPS’ event was sponsored by the National SkillsUSA organization along with Constellation, the nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy.
Constellation presents $7,000 donation to CCPS Career & Technology Academy to support SkillsUSA programs.
“We’re proud to support Skills USA and Calvert CTA and the significant work they’re leading to connect hardworking and motivated students in our community with long-term, good-paying careers,” said Director of Philanthropy at Constellation Carrie Stockwell. “This is one example of Constellation’s Powering Change workforce development initiative in action, and it exemplifies our commitment to strengthening our communities and building the workforce of the future. Congratulations to Calvert CTA’s 2023 graduating class.”
Constellation awarded CTA’s SkillsUSA chapter $7,000 to support students participating in CTA’s SkillsUSA programs. SkillsUSA is a national co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) that is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure a skilled and prepared workforce.
“We thank Constellation for their support of SkillsUSA and work-based learning initiatives. We are rolling up our sleeves every day to support career and technical education and forge meaningful partnerships with industry,” shared SkillsUSA National Executive Director Chelle Travis. “Working together with Constellation, SkillsUSA can help more students to become career ready and help close the skills gap.”
Deputy District Director Stefanie Carey with the Office of Congressman Steny Hoyer presented Congressman Hoyer’s congratulations and a special invitation to CTA Principal Carrie Akins to be recognized at the Annual Exceptional Educators Luncheon for the 5th Congressional District.
Deputy District Director for the Office of US Congressman Steny Hoyer, Ms. Stefanie Carey Barone, shared remarks from the congressman at the event. In the statement, Congressman Hoyer wrote, “As you all embark on this new journey to technical schools, trade unions, local businesses, and the military, remember that each of you are integral to your local communities by providing essential services upon which we all rely.”
This year’s students who signed letters of intent and their sponsoring business/military service are:
- Bayside Auto Group: Alfredo Diaz-Palma, Austin Tidwell, and Kaden Young
- Bayside Fire Protection Services: William Phipps
- Boone’s Automotive: Bradlee Boone
- Boothe’s HVAC: Isaiah Nutt
- Calvert Internal Medicine Group: Lillie LaVorgna, Jordan Myers, and Aaliyah Simms
- CalvertHealth: Jayda Bennett, Mika Buck, Anjel Collins, Tayliyah Dickens, Alexis Drayer, Mekenzi Longfellow, Zemiah Smith, and Shania Speight
- Fixed Right & Guaranteed HVAC: William Walton
- Great Clips of Prince Frederick: Autumn Dugan
- Great Clips of Dunkirk: Jana Hendricks
- HMC Roofing: Alexander Cabrera
- International Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 176: Ryan Piner
- International Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 491: Gabriela Meja-Moran
- JF Marine Services: Max Brexler
- Local 5 Ironworkers: Matthew Gagnon
- Local 26 IBEW: Gavin Brinkerhoff and Chase Gray
- Local 602 Steamfitters: Caden Dorsey, Ryan Dotter, Justin Dowell, Ryan Furl, Colby Ireland, Timmy Marquess, Asher Neil, and Jeffrey Wink
- Metro Transit Authority: Joseph Scheungrab
- Naval Shipyard TCC Apprenticeship Program: Aiden Porlier
- Nelson Emergency Lighting: Garrett Inscoe
- McDonald’s of Solomon’s Management Training: Natalie Eaton
- Montgomery County Fire Department: Nicolas Boswell, Riley Kulikowski, and Jacob Scott
- Prince George’s County Fire Department: Lochlan Weems
- SMART Local 100: Nathan Lagimoniere and Robert Phipps
- Southern Roots Salon: Brooklyn Dillard
- Solomons Nursing Center: Gabrielle Price
- Tice Electric: Dennis Tice Jr.
- Tractor Supply Company: Robert Whitley
- United States Air Force: Thomas Phinney and Ty Montgomery
- United States Air Force Reserves: Adam LaBorie
- United States Army: Nathan Bielstein and JT Fowler-Plaza
- United States Marine Corps: Angel Guzman
- Winegardner Auto Group: Liam Hopkins
For more information about CCPS’ CTA, visit cta.calvertnet.k12.md.us. To learn more about sponsoring an internship or apprenticeship opportunity, please contact CTA Principal Carrie Akins at 443-550-9940.
