Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt visited Millbrook Magnet High School in Raleigh and toured their Sustainable Agriculture Academy to highlight the importance of supporting career and technical education (CTE) programs. The Lieutenant Governor was joined by Principal Dr. Brian Saunders and elected officials as she spoke with students and educators and visited the Welding and Carpentry Shop and Animal Science class.
“We need to ensure students have the tools to succeed on whatever path is best for them, whether its community college, a 4-year university, or going straight into their careers,” said Lieutenant Governor Hunt. “CTE programs provide students with real world skills in important industries and should be accessible to students across North Carolina.”
“We were so honored, today, by Lt. Governor Hunt's visit. We deeply appreciate the opportunities we receive to show off our students and our teachers to our local and state leaders,” said Millbrook Magnet High School Principal Dr. Brian Saunders. “Our teachers are passionate about what they teach, and they consistently pass that excitement on to our students. We got to see prime examples of this today, within our agriculture courses in the Career & Technical Education Department. We, as North Carolina educators, recognize the importance of seeing our students build a rich and extensive array of knowledge and skills, so they can be ready for future pathways that will open for them."
Millbrook Magnet High School’s Sustainable Agriculture Academy has multiple pathways to prepare students for future careers including horticulture, AG mechanics, and animal science. Within the academy, students can gain work-based learning experience and even become certified welders.
As part of her Future-Ready North Carolina agenda, Lieutenant Governor Hunt will champion the expansion of career planning and placement programs to communities across the state. Career and Technical Education Programs, like the Sustainable Agriculture Academy, prepare students for future careers while they are still in school.
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