Career and Technical Education

Summer Youth Employment Program

The Town of Chapel Hill's Summer Youth Employment Program is open for applicants!

• The program hires youth between the  ages of 14-18 years old.
• Families must meet income guidelines (earn less than 80% of the median income for Chapel Hill adjusted for family size)
• Youth generally work 6-7 weeks, about 20 hours per week during the summer, for a maximum of 120 hours.   
• $11.00 - $12.00 per hour
• Youth are hired to work within different departments at the Town, as well as various area non-profits.  
• The program provides workshops to assist with resume writing, interviewing skills, and to teach youth how to conduct themselves during and after an interview.   

To apply, visit the  website and speak to your Career Development Coordinator. 

 Summer Construction Academy 2023

The CTE department is excited to partner with Orange County Schools again to offer this paid work experience for students interested in the construction industry. Recruitment events are taking place at all the high schools from Dec. 7th - Jan. 4th! The interest form is due on Feb 10th.

Spanish Flyer

Arabic Flyer

East Chapel Hill High HOSA students scored in the Top 10 in Regional Competition!

Congratulations to ECHHS HOSA students for scoring top 10 in their regional competition!!!

Community College and Trades Fair at Phoenix Academy High School

CTE hosted the first Community College and Trades Fair for students at Phoenix Academy High School. Phoenix students went on a scavanger hunt to learn about different post-seconday options! 

CHCCS Promising Teacher of the Year

CTE Fashion Design teacher Ms. Emily Glardina has been recognized by the Chapel Hill Magazine as the promising teacher of the year. Ms. Glardina's passion for fashion has led her to teaching at Carrboro High School where she finds fulfillment educating and mentoring students who share her interests. 

Ms. Glardina, we are lucky to have you!

Big News from the Fire Academy at CHHS!

Durham Fire’s Hazmat Team recently joined our Fire Academy students for some training and equipment demonstration. “A huge thanks to Captain Tong and his team in Durham FD Hazmat. They came to the school to show off their resources and equipment, allowed our students to get hands-on experience with the equipment, and finished with a realistic drill. Developing these partnerships allows our students a direct and technical look into the profession by those that are in it,” remarked Fire Chief and instructor Travis Adkison. This is just another example of the hands-on learning taking place in our CTE classrooms.

Photo credits : Durham Fire Department and Kathi Breweur

Check out the CHCCS District article on this event!