CCTE Center for Career and Technical Education

05/28/2026

The 2026 Center for Career and Technical Education student-built home is now on the market! There will be an Open House on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10am-12pm. The address is: 13514 Old Cresaptown, RD SW Cumberland, MD 21502. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Career and Technical Education at 301-729-6486. Click on the link below to view the home:

CCTE 2026 Student Built House

05/13/2026

Congratulations to four outstanding Honors Senior students in the Academy of Health Professions who have officially earned their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) licensure through the National Healthcareer Association.

This remarkable achievement reflects their dedication, academic excellence, and commitment to pursuing careers in healthcare. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on clinical training, and extensive preparation, these students successfully met the national standards required to become licensed medical assistants while still in high school.

Earning a nationally recognized healthcare credential is a significant accomplishment that provides these students with a strong foundation as they continue their education and enter the medical field. The Academy of Health Professions is incredibly proud of their hard work, perseverance, and passion for patient care.

Front L-R: Sarah Taylor-Academy of Health Professions Instructor, Marlie Maynard, Macy Yarnall, Chloe Hill, Landon Willetts. Back L-R Richard King Principal and Joseph Brewer Supervisor of Career and Technology Education.

05/12/2026

The Center for Career & Technical Education would like to congratulate senior, Landen Marsh, from the Automotive Technology Program on his outstanding accomplishments!

Landen has earned the following ASE industry-recognized credentials:

🔧 Maintenance and Light Repair
🔧 Brakes
🔧 Steering and Suspension
🔧 Automatic Transmission
🔧 AST
🔧 Electrical/Electronic Systems
🔧 Engine Performance
🔧 Engine Repair
🔧 HVAC
🔧 Manual Drivetrain and Axles

This is a school record for the most industry-recognized credentials earned in a CTE program!

Landen’s success does not stop there. He is also a completer of the Youth Apprenticeship Program, where he has worked with the Maryland State Highway Administration. Through this opportunity, Landen has logged over 1,000 work-based learning hours, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the commercial automotive industry.

Congratulations, Landen! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing all you achieve in the future. 👏🚗

L-R: Richard King- Principal CCTE, Ian Saville- Automotive Technology Instructor, Landen Marsh, Breann D'Atri- Coordinator of Workforce Development, Joseph Brewer- CTE Supervisor

05/11/2026

Here is the link to watch the 2026 CCTE Awards Ceremony:

2026 CCTE Awards Ceremony

05/08/2026

Here is the link to watch the 2026 National Technical Honor Society Ceremony:

2026 CCTE National Technical Honor Society Ceremony

05/01/2026

The Center for Career & Technical Education (CCTE) proudly announces that senior welding student Brodi Iski has been accepted into the Ironworkers Local 568 Apprenticeship Program, where he will begin training this summer. Brodi’s achievement reflects the hands-on training and industry-focused instruction he received through CCTE’s Welding program. The Ironworkers Local 568 Apprenticeship Program provides rigorous training that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction, preparing apprentices for long-term careers in the ironworking industry.

Pictured:
Front Row (L-R): Eric Hughes – President, Examining Committee, & Delegate to District Council; Brodi Iski – CCTE Senior; Jared Morgan – CCTE Welding Instructor
Back Row (L-R): Richard King – Principal, CCTE; Joseph Brewer – ACPS Supervisor of Career & Technical Education

CCTE continues to empower students like Brodi to transition successfully from education to career pathways, strengthening the local workforce and community.

04/27/2026

Big wins for CCTE!!

Our students crushed it at the SkillsUSA Maryland State Conference, bringing home medals and earning spots at nationals!

We’re also celebrating our incredible 2026 State Medalists who represented ACPS with skill, confidence, and hard work across multiple skill pathways.

So proud of these students and the instructors who support them every step of the way!

04/24/2026

Our thoughts are with Southern Garrett High School.

04/09/2026

Seniors sign up to pick your courses for ACM in the Fall.