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Manassas Park schools expand CTE and work‑based learning; students push for more trades classes

Governing Body of the City of Manassas Park (Independent City) · May 21, 2025
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Summary

Manassas Park City Schools presented progress and plans for career and technical education, including a new EMT pathway with the city fire department, expanded credentialing, and student surveys showing strong demand for automotive, welding and HVAC trade courses.

Manassas Park City Schools officials and students presented an update on career and technical education (CTE) and work‑based learning at the May 20 governing‑body meeting, highlighting expanded credentials, dual‑enrollment opportunities and a new EMT pathway in partnership with Manassas Park Fire & Rescue.

Lisa Wolf, the STEM, CTE and gifted coordinator, told the governing body the division offers eight of the Commonwealth’s 17 recognized CTE clusters, provides 78 dual‑enrollment seats, and has increased credentialing so graduates leave high school with both diplomas and marketable certifications (examples…

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