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Cabarrus County Schools Expands CTE Program to Build a Career-Ready Workforce

Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina understands the importance of career and technical education (CTE) and how an expansive CTE program can help bridge education and workforce needs in their state. Cabarrus County Schools leverages iCEV’s CTE Curriculum and Testing Platform to help meet the goals of the state’s myFutureNC initiative and ensure more students graduate career- and college-ready.

“We are eager to support Cabarrus County as it expands its CTE offerings for students,” said Dusty Moore, CEO of iCEV. “By adding courses and certifications, the district has shown a real commitment to improving student outcomes and opportunities and to supporting the community and local industries.”  

Cabarrus County Schools’ CTE program utilizes curriculum and activities from iCEV for its eight career academies: Architecture & Construction, Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering & Automation, Financial Technology, Health Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, and Public Safety. Offering courses in each of these career clusters, iCEV’s curriculum is aligned with North Carolina, national, and industry standards.

Additionally, the district utilizes the iCEV Testing Platform which hosts 19 industry certifications developed and recognized by leading organizations nationwide and test preparation materials for more than 80 other certifications. This extensive offering validates students’ essential skills and knowledge, enhances their professional credibility, empowers them to succeed and discover their future career path, and helps them provide meaningful contributions to their communities.

“In Cabarrus County, we provide numerous credentials across various career pathways and academies. We work closely with industry partners to ensure these credentials meet current standards and are valued by employers,” said Melony Ritter, CTE director of Cabarrus County Schools. “This alignment means students get relevant, hands-on experiences directly related to their coursework, ensuring they acquire in-demand skills and knowledge.”

To learn more about Cabarrus County’s partnership with iCEV, read this blog post or watch this video case study here

About iCEV  
Since 1984, iCEV has specialized in providing quality CTE curriculum and educational resources. iCEV is the most comprehensive online resource for CTE educators and students, offering curriculum for several major subject areas, including agricultural science, trade & industrial education, business & marketing, career exploration, family & consumer science, health science, law enforcement and STEM education. iCEV also acts as a certification testing platform for industry certifications. Recognized companies and organizations utilize iCEV as the testing platform for their certifications. Additionally, iCEV offers Eduthings, a CTE data management platform that simplifies reporting for industry certifications, work-based learning, career and technical student organizations (CTSO) participation, and more. For more information, visit www.icevonline.com.

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  • Margaret Heck is an account executive for KEH Communications (www.kehcomm.com), a specialized agency that focuses on public relations and marketing for education and consumer education companies.

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Margaret Heck is an account executive for KEH Communications (www.kehcomm.com), a specialized agency that focuses on public relations and marketing for education and consumer education companies.

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