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Plainview ISD spotlights career and technical education during CTE month; students showcase projects and certifications
Summary
At its February meeting, Plainview ISD highlighted career and technical education programs, recognized student achievements and heard student presentations including a student-developed beverage prototype and testimonials from CNA program graduates.
Plainview ISD used its February board meeting to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, recognize student award winners and hear students describe how CTE coursework and certifications have prepared them for work and college.
CTE programs and student organizations were the focus of a presentation that outlined pathways in business, agriculture, manufacturing, health sciences and public service. A district CTE representative described the program structure: students follow a program of study through level 1–4 courses, can earn industry certifications and, in some cases, receive dual credit or weighted transcripts for advanced CTE classes.
The district said it features regionally aligned pathways — business management, culinary arts, cybersecurity and web development; agricultural sciences including advanced animal science with Tarleton dual enrollment; manufacturing and welding (the district expects the welding program to grow to about 200–250 students next year); and health careers including CNA and pharmacology options. The presenter said initiatives include expanding hands‑on learning, adding elementary makerspaces and taking students to regional career expos.
Sabrina Sanchez, a CNA instructor, introduced current and former CNA students and described the program’s role in career entry. Student Aden Alcorn told the board, “Through this program, I'm earning certificates such as a basic life support and my CNA license, which will allow me to enter the workforce with real skills and experience.” He said clinical rotations and events such as the Texas Tech Medical Career Expo helped him build professional connections and prepare for college applications.
Former student Jaylee Nixon said the CNA certificate allowed her to begin working immediately after high school and to enter nursing school: “I currently work as a Telesitter hub as night shift. I'm also able to further my education into the nursing field. I start nursing school in March… Without this certification, this would not be possible.”
Board members heard from FCCLA and FFA students who described competitive projects and community work. An FCCLA team presented “RASTE,” a student‑designed beverage the students said is formulated with raspberries and honeycrisp apples, oolong tea and reduced added sugar; the team said production cost per serving is about $0.85 and suggested a retail price of $4.50 during their presentation. The students described sanitation and packaging choices and said they tested the product with focus groups on campus.
The board and administration also acknowledged teacher and staff nominations under a monthly employee recognition program, including custodial and support staff nominated by peers.
The CTE presenters thanked the board for support of new facilities — notably the welding shop — and for partnerships with local employers and colleges that provide internships and dual‑credit opportunities. The district said it will continue promoting CTE activities through social media and community outreach.
Ending: Board members responded with applause and thanked the students and staff for the demonstrations and testimonials. No formal action or vote was required for the CTE presentations.
