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SUMMARY:2026 CTE Expo - Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in connecting with Bedford County students?\n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, January 15 at 1:00PM for a virtual information session about the upcoming CTE Expo and ways to get your business involved with Bedford County Public Schools.\n\n\n\nBusinesses will be provided with an overview of the CTE Expo and expectations for participating employers\, and they'll also get to hear about the variety of career and technical education programming offered in Bedford County. This virtual information session is the time to ask questions\, make connections\, and discover ways to support local students and teachers.\n\n\n\nInterested businesses must RSVP by clicking "Register" on the right-hand side of the screen. The Zoom link will be sent via email to all registered participants. \n\n\n\nAbout CTE in Bedford County Public Schools\n\nCareer and technical education (CTE) provides students with the academic\, technical\, and real-world knowledge\, skills\, and experience they need to be prepared for a variety of career options. CTE programs are personalized\, hands-on\, and let students explore different career fields\, such as manufacturing\, human services\, information technology\, and more. In addition to the 15 pathways offered at Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center\, Bedford County Public Schools boasts over 60 CTE courses\, with each high school offering a variety of "career clusters." Learn more about CTE in Bedford County Public Schools.\n\n\n\nAbout the CTE Expo\n\nFounded in 2017\, the CTE Expo is a collaborative\, hands-on career exploration event hosted by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and Bedford County Public Schools\, with the 2026 Expo proudly presented by the Bedford County Office of Economic Development. On Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, all Bedford County 8th-grade students will visit the Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center to explore CTE courses\, programs\, and career pathways available in high school and beyond\, helping them make informed decisions as they plan their 9th-grade schedules. Organized by career clusters\, the Expo brings together local businesses\, educators\, and students for interactive 5 10-minute activities that showcase a wide range of skills-based careers\, strengthen workforce connections\, and allow participating businesses to further engage by touring classrooms\, meeting instructors\, and connecting with current CTE students. Learn more about the 2026 CTE Expo.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:36px\;"><strong>Interested in connecting with Bedford County students?</strong></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#000000\;">Join us on Thursday\, January 15 at 1:00PM for a virtual information session about the upcoming CTE Expo and ways to get your business involved with Bedford County Public Schools.<br />\n<br />\nBusinesses will be provided with an overview of the CTE Expo and expectations for participating employers\, and they&#39\;ll also get to hear about the variety of career and technical education programming offered in Bedford County. This virtual information session is the time to ask questions\, make connections\, and discover ways to support local students and teachers.<br />\n<br />\nInterested businesses <strong>must</strong> RSVP by clicking &quot\;Register&quot\; on the right-hand side of the screen. <strong>The Zoom link will be sent via email to all registered participants.&nbsp\;</strong></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong>About CTE in Bedford County Public Schools</strong></span><br />\n<span style="color:#000000\;">Career and technical education (CTE)&nbsp\;provides students with the academic\, technical\, and real-world knowledge\, skills\, and experience they need to be prepared for a variety of career options. CTE programs are personalized\, hands-on\, and let students explore different career fields\, such as manufacturing\, human services\, information technology\, and more. In addition to the 15 pathways offered at Susie G. Gibson Science &amp\; Technology Center\, Bedford County Public Schools boasts over 60 CTE courses\, with each high school offering a variety of &quot\;career clusters.&quot\; </span><a href="https://bedford.sharpschool.net/academics/curriculum_instruction/cte#:~:text=Bedford%20County%20Public%20Schools%20Career%20and%20Technical%20Education\,wide%20range%20of%20high-wage%2C%20high-skill%2C%20high-demand%20career%20pathways.">Learn more about CTE in Bedford County Public Schools.</a><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:18px\;">About the CTE Expo</span></strong></span><br />\n<span style="color:#000000\;">Founded in 2017\, the CTE Expo is a collaborative\, hands-on career exploration event hosted by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and Bedford County Public Schools\, with the 2026 Expo proudly presented by the Bedford County Office of Economic Development. On Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, all Bedford County 8th-grade students will visit the Susie G. Gibson Science &amp\; Technology Center to explore CTE courses\, programs\, and career pathways available in high school and beyond\, helping them make informed decisions as they plan their 9th-grade schedules. Organized by career clusters\, the Expo brings together local businesses\, educators\, and students for interactive 5&ndash\;10-minute activities that showcase a wide range of skills-based careers\, strengthen workforce connections\, and allow participating businesses to further engage by touring classrooms\, meeting instructors\, and connecting with current CTE students.</span> <a href="https://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2026-cte-expo-21664">Learn more about the 2026 CTE Expo.</a></p>\n
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