CTC students describe hands‑on training; center reports strong credentialing for Big Spring students
Summary
Cumberland Perry area CTC students Alexis Mattern and Chase Barrett described their early‑childhood and cosmetology programs; the CTC representative reported 1,314 industry credentials earned by CTC students last year and highlighted cooperative education and internship placements for Big Spring students.
Two Big Spring students who attend the Cumberland Perry area Career and Technical Center spoke to the board about classroom and work‑based learning experiences.
"I picked this program to learn in‑depth about what it means to be a teacher to young students," Alexis Mattern said, describing coursework, CDA portfolio requirements and co‑op experience that earned college credit. Chase Barrett described the cosmetology progression across levels 1–3, internships and a plan to pursue bridal and bridal‑styling work after graduation. The CTC representative told trustees that CTC students earned 1,314 industry credentials last year and that Big Spring had 124 students enrolled at the CTC who earned 182 credentials in that time frame, noting those credentials range from state inspection licenses to CNA and radiology certifications.
Board members thanked the students for their presentations and praised the CTC’s role in preparing students for careers and college.
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