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Westwood High students describe internships that led to credentials and college plans
Summary
Westwood High School students and the school principal presented internship and Career and Technical Education outcomes during the Sept. 9 Richland 2 board meeting, describing more than 1,768 off-campus internship hours and individual student credentials earned.
Westwood High School Principal Dr. Tamika Nicholson introduced three students on Sept. 9 who described how Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and internships prepared them for postsecondary education and careers.
The nut graf: Students representing the classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026 recounted internship placements, certificates earned and next steps; the presentation was part of Richland 2's recognition of workforce-development month.
Dr. Tamika Nicholson said Westwood students had logged "over 1,768 off campus internship hours" last year as part of the school's CTE and internship programs. Three students described their experiences:
- Nathan Thompson, class of 2024, said his internship with Excel by LPT Realty (mentored by Mr. and Mrs. McEwen) introduced him to property management and client relations, and that Westwood paid for his real-estate coursework; he is now a sophomore at Claflin University studying business administration with a minor in cybersecurity.
- Dominic Moore, class of 2025, said his internship placements included Lexington Health Northeast (women's health) and that he completed 48 internship hours and earned credentials as a medical assistant, emergency medical responder and phlebotomy technician plus CPR certification; he is studying nursing at Midlands Technical College while working at Lexington Health.
- Cameron Miller, class of 2026, described a summer internship at JP Holly Funeral Home and Crematory and said he is a CTE completer in emergency medical services and plans to pursue mortuary science at Piedmont Technical College after graduation.
Principal Nicholson framed the student remarks as examples of Westwood's "beyond the castle" workforce-development approach, and Superintendent Dr. Moore and board members thanked the students and internship hosts during the meeting.
Why it matters: The student accounts show how district CTE and internship programs can yield industry-recognized credentials and college pathways for participating students. The board heard concrete examples of work-based learning that district leaders say support students's postsecondary readiness.
The presentation was a recognition item; no board action was required.
