Woodlawn High School CTE Updates

Woodlawn High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs will host an exciting array of summer camps starting July 10th.

Summer camp offerings will include an Apprenticeship Camp which is designed to introduce students to Woodlawn's Apprenticeship Maryland Program.

Scholars interested in advancing their knowledge in programming robots, writing code and exploring some of the ethical implications of AI and ChatGPT can take part in our AP Computer Science Camp.

Our Teacher Academy of Maryland Program will offer future educators opportunities to begin building their portfolios. Additionally Woodlawn's Business: Marketing, Project Lead the Way Biomedical and Engineering programs will also provide dynamic activities during the summer.

Registration will begin in May. Students will experience interactive and relevant CTE-related activities to broaden their understanding of Woodlawn's course offerings.

BCPS' CTE state-approved programs of study are designed to prepare students for the 21st century global economy and its rapidly changing workforce needs.

Congratulations to ProStart Instructor Ms. Maddox for planning and hosting a successful Job Fair!

Students were well-prepared with their portfolios, industry certifications, and business cards. They displayed excellent interviewing skills, and over 75% of student attendees were offered jobs to start their ProStart Internship this summer.

We thank our business partners, Panera Bread, and Zeffert & Gold Catering for taking part in this event and employing our students.

This month we celebrated the WHS seniors on track to successfully complete their Career and Technical Education Completer area. More than 85 seniors have taken the three or four classes in their respective completer programs.

Seniors were recognized for their hard work. Our guest speaker, Woodlawn alumnus Derrick Burnett, Executive Director Culturally Conscious Connections LLC, brought greetings and inspirational words to our students.

Casey Thomasson from First Financial Federal Credit Union of Maryland was on hand to provide information to increase student's financial literacy.

Woodlawn High School Teacher Academy of Maryland students traveled to Frederick Community College to take the ParaPro test. The ParaPro Assessment measures the skills and knowledge essential for classroom assistance. Congratulations to Isaiah, Sanaa and

Daisha who all passed the test!

Click on the link below if you are interested in finding out more information about the fair.

https://forms.office.com/r/ypdps0T7fR

Students visited DreamPort during National Engineers Week for a cybersecurity event. Students engaged in various activities throughout the day such as playing the Cyber Threat Defender card game, participated in an Among Us Simulator and learned about various cybersecurity careers from NSA & DOD professionals.

Woodlawn High School senior Jasmin is completing a successful youth apprenticeship with Hayes Construction..

Jasmin gained paid, mentored employment with Hayes Construction as part of our Apprenticeship Maryland Program. Below hear why this company partnered with the state of Maryland, earned tax credit and had the opportunity to mentor a future worker.

Thank you Hayes Construction for providing Jasmine with an incredible experience!

Click here to learn more about the Apprenticeship Maryland Program.

Mr. Freeze, Introduction to Apprenticeship instructor, Jackson and Davon two Apprenticeship Maryland students preparing for job interviews with local companies.

Dr. Behneman, Project Lead the Way, dbenheman@bcps.org

Mr. Fauntleroy, Computer Science, kfauntleroy@bcps.org

Ms. France, Business and College Career and Research Development (CCRD), wfrance@bcps.org

Petty Officer Gentry, NJROTC, pgentry@bcps.org

Ms. Goldring, Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) Coordinator dgoldring@bcps.org

Mr. Greene, Computer Science and Business, dgreene3@bcps.org

Ms. Hinton, Project Lead the Way Engineering (magnet program), and math department chair thinton2@bcps.org

Mr. Howard, Foundations of Engineering, ehoward2@bcps.org

Ms. Hudson, Business and College Career and Research Development(CCRD), vhudson@bcps.org

Ms. Joe, Project Lead the Way Engineering (magnet program) sjoe@bcps.org

Mr. Lawler, Project Lead the Way Engineering (magnet program) tlawler@bcps.org

Ms. Louden, CTE Department Chair and Work-Based Learning Coordinator, llouden@bcps.org

Ms. Maddox, ProStart, lmaddox@bcps.org

Master Sergeant McKoy, NJROTC, wmckoy@bcps.org

Mr. Otto, Foundations of Engineering, jotto2@bcps.org

Mr. Robinson, Computer Science, drobinson13@bcps.org

Ms. Quisgard, Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science, squisgard@bcps.org

Ms. Rajamani, Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Coordinator and Science Department Chair, arajamani@bcps.org

Ms. Simms, CTE Site Coordinator, kharrissimms@bcps.org

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