Welcome to Smyth Career & Technology Center

What's New

New Faculty/Staff

Congratulations to the SCTC 2010-2011 New Faculty and Staff:

• Doug Haga - Automotive Technology
• Tish Briggs - Cosmetology
• Travis Sauls - Electricity
• Jamie Hayden - Practical Nursing

2010 Practical Nursing Graduation Class - 100% Pass Rate!

Congratulations to the 2010 Practical Nursing Graduating Class for having a 100% PASS RATE for their State Boards! The Forty-third Graduation Ceremony was Friday, April 30, 2010 at 7pm at the Smyth County Community Hospital Health Education Building in Marion, Virginia.

Teacher-of-the-Year

Congratulations to Mr. Tim Poston for being selected as SCTC's 2009-2010 Teacher-of-the-Year!

SkillsUSA

• August 20 & 23 - Notification to students concerning running for Skills office.
• August 27 - Nominee for Skills officers.
• August 30 - Campaigning begins for officers.
• Sept. 9 - Voting
• Sept. 10 - Confirmation and installation of officers
• Sept. 13 - Skills officers attend school board meeting with Mr. McKinney

SCTC Calendar

SCTC Programs Highlights

The following videos feature each of the SCTC Programs:

• Introduction
• Auto Body Repair & Refinishing
• Auto Technology
• Building Trades
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• CAD - Drafting
• Electricity & Electronics
• Nurse Aide
• Precision Machining
• Pre-Engineering
• Welding
• Conclusion

Applications

Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now being accepted. Applications should be returned to SCTC by April 1, 2010. Applications are available for download from this website or you may pick one up in the office.

These are the Application forms for the various programs at SCTC:

• General Application Form
• Cosmetology Application Form
• Licensed Practical Nursing Program
  Applications are now being taken for the next class, starting August 2010.
• Licensed Practical Nursing Brochure
• Licensed Practical Nursing Application Form
  Completion of Application - $25.00 processing fee for adult applicants
• Licensed Practical Nursing Application References Form

The Adult Diploma class is now accepting applications. If your possible graduation year was 2003 or earlier, you are eligible to earn your high school diploma. For further information, please contact Carlis Allison through SCTC.

SkillsUSA Contests

Welcome to the Smyth County Schools' SkillsUSA Contests Winners from the Smyth Career & Technology Center on Friday, March 19, 2010. Check out Hannah Devaney's Photos of the Skills Contests!

HOSA State Leadership Conference

The Smyth Career & Technology Center HOSA Club had 3 winners at the 2010 VA State HOSA Leadership Conference this year. Check out some of the candid photos from the Conference.

Robotic Team

The SCTC Robotic Team, Blue Ridge Screaming Eagles, pose with their robot before a competition.

The Robotic Team, the Blue Ridge Screaming Eagles, information

Internet Safety

The Virginia Department of Education has published a listing of Web-Based Resources for Internet Safety in Schools.

The Virginia Department of Education recommended several sites concerning internet safety. These sites address internet awareness resources for parents, teachers, and students, concerning information on various topics from cyberbullying to cell phones. Check them out!

• Common Sense Media
• Enough is Enough Program
• “Related Resources for Internet Safety in Schools” under “Sites for Parents”

Workforce Development

Mr. Robert Phillips, Workforce Development Coordinator, recently launched a Workforce Development Website:

Workforce Development

Check us out!

This is a great site to discover and explore your career interests - KnowHowVirginia.org

Candid Photos

Check out these candid photos of the different programs at SCTC. Enjoy!

Upcoming Events