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Governor Youngkin visits the 2024 #LifeReady Expo!

Governor Youngkin held his Virginia Works Summit at the ACE Center at Hermitage. See how our CTE students contributed to make the event a success!

Mr. Nowell Jinnette with Acors & Griffith is a longtime supporter of our House Building Project. We caught up with him and his crew as they worked with students to install the HVAC system at HBP #20.

Nitrocross driver Ellis Spiezia shared his inspirational story with students from our Automotive, Motorsports, and Auto Body programs.

Let us help you ace your next event! Henrico CTE's Event Planning office has the space and services to meet your event needs.

The Life Ready Expo is our district-wide career exploration event for area students grades 6-12. The Life Ready Expo offers students and their families the opportunity to talk with employers from each of Virginia’s 17 career clusters, and learn about career pathways, educational requirements along with compensation, and future growth in career fields.

HCPS is excited to offer a new Firefighting class at the ACE Center to complement our EMT offering.

The Springer Preschool Academy reopens after an extensive and awesome renovation. Our Summer Building Trades students provided and extra special and skilled workforce.

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. 

ACE Center at Highland Springs SkillsUSA-Lowe’s. 

Mission Tomorrow 2023 -Evening Session. 

Henrico Schools LRE 2023. 

HCPS Life Ready Expo 2023.

Computer-Aided Drafting & 3D animation at ACE HSHS. 

Welcoming the Garner Chamber on their visit from NC to RVA, with a special stop at the renovated and repurposed Regency.

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. 

HCPS Facilities Susan Moore- Adult Education Center at Regency. 

CTE Student Skye Allan- Adult Education Center at Regency. 

CTE Student Kesean Kent Powell – Adult Education Center at Regency. 

Jason Wynne – Adult Ed. Center at Regency. 

Students in the Veterinary Science program are helping rescued cats and kittens thrive, as they prepare for their own careers in the industry. 

#Life Ready Expo 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. 

Stay tuned to CTE :60 for more project updates. 

ACE Center TV Media Production. 

ACE Center Teacher Apprenticeship. 

ACE Center Physical Therapy. 

ACE Center Motorsports 

ACE Center Dietetics 

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. 

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. 

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. 

7th-9th grade girls explored career paths in the construction industry during the awesome and hands-on Camp NAWIC 2023. 

Welcoming Encorepreneur to the Henrico Adult Education Center for a fascinating discussion of artificial intelligence 

Even with the hot temperatures, students kept their cool during a great masonry project for Summer Building Trades. 

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. 

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.

Summer Polytech is a hands-on learning opportunity for rising 6th through 12th grade students to explore Career and Technical Education in Henrico Schools. 

Summer Building Trades students tour new construction and practice their own fundamental building skills. 

Dr James Lane Visits Henrico Adult Ed @ Regency 

Celebrating individuals who earned their credential through Capital Region Adult Education and Henrico Adult Education. 

ACE Graduate Bethany. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Veterinary Science students visited Longdale Elementary to teach their students about mammals and reptiles. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

Happy CTE Month! Let’s celebrate the amazing Career and Technical Education opportunities available to students and the impact they have on our communities 

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. 

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. 

ACE Center Veterinary Science students toured IDEXX Laboratories. IDEXX is a veterinary reference lab that tests biological samples for various diseases. 

Regency Presentation Video 

Welding and Precision Machine Students Visit SON Metal Fab. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The Veterinary Science class visited the Virginia State Fair to learn about careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster. 

Henrico County Deputy County Manager for Community Operations, Steven Yob, visited our High Tech Academy class to share his engineering expertise. 

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. 

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. 

Veterinary Science students Visit Virginia State University’s College Of Agriculture Field Day. 

Learn how to change a tire in this ACE Center How-To video. 

Veterinary Science students from the ACE Center at Hermitage give you a step by step guide to bathing your dog. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The Hospitality and Tourism students planned and hosted a celebration for seniors at the ACE Center at Highland Springs. 

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. 

Springer Preschool Academy Graduation 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. 

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! 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.