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CTAE director highlights industry partnerships, student outcomes and capacity limits as interest grows
Summary
CTAE Director Terrence Miley reported on pathway expansion, partnerships and outcomes: CTE concentrators graduate at higher rates (99.4% vs. 90.4%) and have higher postsecondary placement (97.6% vs. 94%). The program said demand exceeds capacity in areas such as culinary arts and noted plans to expand space and pathways.
The district27s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) director, Terrence Miley, presented program highlights, partnerships and capacity challenges at the Feb. 11 meeting.
Program highlights and data: - Graduation rate for students who completed at least two CTAE pathway courses: 99.4% (district aggregate for non-CTAE concentrators: 90.4%). - Postsecondary placement (six months after graduation) for CTAE concentrators: 97.6% (vs. 94% for non-CTE concentrators). - Work-based learning: about 120 students logged more than 7,000 hours in employer placements, with an estimated $320,000 contributed to the local economy through student work hours. - Dual enrollment grew from 70 students (Fall 2023) to 125 students (Fall 2024).
Pathways and partnerships: The district offers pathways in architecture, fine furniture/cabinet making, culinary arts, early childhood education/teaching, graphic design, audio-video technology/sound, certified nursing assistant (in partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College) and computer science. Partnerships include Georgia Piedmont Technical College, DeFore Center (computer science support), Express Employment Professionals and local employers for internships.
Capacity constraints: Demand outstrips capacity in some high-interest pathways; the director cited 196 rising 10th graders signed up for culinary arts where only two teachers and one kitchen exist. The Fraser Center27s early learning center move may create space for pathway expansion.
Next steps: The CTAE office plans targeted expansions (including potential new pastry pathway) and additional industry partnerships; the director asked the board for continued operational support to expand facilities and work-based learning placements.
Ending: Trustees thanked CTAE staff and partners and noted the connection between pathway completion and improved graduation and postsecondary outcomes.
