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Powhatan highlights career, technical programs as students earn national honors
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Powhatan County schools briefed the Board of Supervisors on expanded career and technical education offerings — from agriculture and welding to registered apprenticeships — and recognized FFA and skills competitors who placed in national contests.
Powhatan County’s career and technical education coordinator told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 2 that the school division is expanding hands‑on programs and industry credentials to prepare students for local jobs and regional workforce needs. Catherine Garrett described agriculture pathways, building trades, health‑care and culinary programs, and a new standalone welding program added this year.
The presentation stressed that many courses lead to industry certifications the division pays for, including OSHA, ServSafe, Microsoft…
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