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Pinkerton Family and Friends,

I trust this letter finds you in good health and prepared for the approaching colder weather coming our way over the next several months. This week I am pleased to take a moment to highlight the achievements and opportunities available at Pinkerton Academy’s Center for Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Our CTE program is one of the 26 regional centers in New Hampshire and offers a comprehensive curriculum guided by a dedicated faculty and staff. With more than 70 classes available yearly to 3,000 students, our center stands out among the rest. Over 700 upperclassmen are enrolled in 18 two-year, double-period programs, engaging in hands-on learning experiences that use state-of-the-art equipment within simulated workplace environments.

At Pinkerton CTE, education goes beyond the classroom, offering both academic and career-oriented courses. Students benefit from internships, job shadowing, and on-the-job training, earning industry credentials and college credits while exploring their interests and talents in an interactive setting.

The benefits of enrolling in a CTE program at Pinkerton Academy are many:

• Employability Skills: CTE students acquire skills crucial for success in the workplace.
• Real-world Application: Core academic subjects are taught in practical, real-world settings.
• Hands-on Training: Opportunities for job shadowing and internships provide valuable real-world experience.
• Industry Credentials: Students can obtain nationally recognized certifications.
• College Credits: CTE students can earn college credits at little or no cost.

Additionally, Pinkerton offers Dual Enrollment Programs such as Early College, ESTART, and Concurrent Enrollment Programs including Running Start, SNHU in the High School, and UNH First Step. These credit-bearing programs allow high school students to take college courses, either on campus or within the high school, earning post-secondary credits alongside their high school education.

Pinkerton CTE empowers students to take a strategic approach to their education, jumpstarting their college and career plans. We invite you to explore the many possibilities our CTE programs offer and make your education work for you at Pinkerton CTE.

Our diverse range of CTE programs includes:
Academy Business & Finance
Accounting
Animal Science
Architecture & Design
Automotive Technology
Building Construction
Career Discovery Courses
Careers in Education
Computer Information Systems
Computer Programming
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts & Baking
Electrical Technology
Engineering
Environmental Science
Family Consumer Science
Health Science Technology
Marketing
Video Production
Welding Technology

If you have further questions regarding our CTE Program feel free to contact the following individuals:

• Jennifer Haskins, CTE Director (2023 Excellence in Business Award Recipient)
• Derek Earle, Assistant CTE Director

Here is a link to the CTE Course Catalog:
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Weekly Highlights:

Start Time Surveys - If you opted your student in to take the start time survey, they should have received it this week. If you have any questions about the survey or granting your student permission, please contact Dr. Powers. Thank you in advance for participating!

Medical Annual History Form - Guardians, if you want your student to be able to have access to Tylenol, Ibuprofen, cough drops, or antacids during the school day, the annual Health History form must be completed each year! Access it here or in the Parent section of the website. 
 

Weekly Shout Outs:

SHOUT OUTS TO…

Katie Page - for stepping up this week!

Jill Dunham and Janet DeBenedetto - for being great advisors and doing great things for our kids.

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:

Andrew Fiske, Anthony Castellano, Ryan Boulanger, Emma Cate, Parker Bienvenue-Cernuda, Alexis Heiser, Hailey Bartos, Emily Talbot, Alyssa Camell, Jack Hajduk, Maddie Hajduk - for being AMAZING peer mentors to our kids in the Just Like Us Club.  It was heartwarming to see you all spend time and mentor these students that truly look up to you.  Thank You!!!!!

Respectfully,

Michael Perez
Associate Head of School

 @mrperez_pa

@MPerezAHOS