As part of Career and Technical Education Month, last week all of the county high schools' ninth grade students were invited to tour the Career and Technology Center. Students were divided into small groups and assigned two career delegate representatives. These delegates took the groups on a tour that allowed them to see the twelve programs offered at the...
The Alcorn Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce that Alea Feathers has been named the ACTC Rotary Student of the Month for February. Alea is the daughter of Elisha Brooks and Tommy Feathers, and she is a senior at Kossuth High School. She is a program completer in the Business and Marketing Program at ACTC, and she is a third year student...
On February 14th Ms. Mary Linda Moore, the Family Resource Management Area Extension Agent for the MSU Extension Service brought the "Welcome to the Real World" program to the Career & Technical Center. The program sets up mock scenarios that gives participating students an occupation, annual/monthly salary, and family situation. The students then goes through 10...
With February 16th - 23rd marking this year's National FFA Week, our ACTC chapter of the FFA would like to invite you to visit the local Tractor Supply Company on Highway 72 in Corinth to make a donation that will go "to support the development or improvement of agricultural projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement...
Eighty-nine students at the Alcorn Career and Technology Center were recognized for Perfect Attendance for the second nine weeks, with fifty –one of those having perfect attendance for the entire first semester. Those student who have not missed any days this semester received a ten dollar gift card to Walmart, and Malco Theater donated two free movie passes to...
We want to wish all our faculty, students and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Zola Burgess with Mid-South Transplant Foundation (MSTF) came to ACTC Health Sciences Classes to speak with students about the importance of being an organ donor. Students learned that MSTF serves three states by connecting patients in need of organ or tissue transplants with potential donors. Ms. Burgess spoke about how the process works on both the patient and...
The Alcorn Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce that Callie Parmely has been named the ACTC Rotary Student of the Month for November. Callie is the daughter of Kirk and Cathy Parmely, and she is a senior at Alcorn Central High School. She is a program completer in the Teacher Academy Program at ACTC and was nominated to be our Rotary...
During their annual Pack the Red Pickup Challenge, the Alcorn Career and Technology Center collected and donated 1500 cans to the local AMEN Food Pantry. Each of the 12 programs set a goal to collect at least 100 cans for the pantry. Most programs met and exceeded the goal. The program that collected the largest amount of food was Mrs. Nan Nethery's Teacher...
Alcorn Career & Technology Center will be partnering with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday, November 29, 2018 to host a FAFSA night for Seniors and parents. Parents and Seniors are welcome to stop by the center from 1-7 PM to get help competing the Federal Application for Student Aid for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.
We will have staff...
FCCLA tailgated as a kick off project for collecting baby items for Tyler’s Closet. Tyler’s Closet is an extension of the Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center which helps with basic needs and necessities for children. Students got to experience traditional SEC tailgating along with grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, and fresh popcorn. Donations to this cause will be...
Business Fundamental & Marketing Students helped Health Science Students by participating in a Mock Disaster Drill. Hands on practice helps students to be prepared to assist more efficiently should the need ever present itself.
Nan Nethery and her students from the Alcorn Career and Technology Center’s Teacher Academy program hosted the 2018 Educator’s Rising Northern Region, Fall Conference. The conference was held at Northeast MS Community College in Booneville, MS on Friday, October 12, 2018. Students and teacher leaders were inspired by Mark Davidson, keynote speaker, as he spoke...
Early Recruitment
This year Student Service Coordinators are starting out early on recruitment efforts for students, especially for Nontraditional students. Mrs. Melanie Lee, counselor and Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Langston, 7th and 8th grade English teachers at Biggersville Junior High were gracious enough to let one of our nontraditional student speak to their...
Mr. Zeb Taylor of Langley Wealth Management recently spoke with Mrs. Skylar Mincey's Business Fundamentals and Marketing classes about the Importance of Communication in the Business World.
Eighty students at the Alcorn Career and Technology Center were recognized for Perfect Attendance for the First Nine Weeks. Goose Berry Yogurt donated free scoops of frozen yogurt for each of these students, and Malco Theater donated two free movie passes to be given to one student as the result of a random drawing. Business Fundamental student, Addison Tidwell...
The ACTC chapter of FCCLA will by collecting items to donate to Tyler's Closet a Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center. Please see Mrs. Tara Lauderdale or any FCCLA member to make a donation or for additional information on how you can help make a difference. Deadline for donations is December 3, 2018.
The programs at ACTC kidked off their annual Community Service Food Drive on October 1st. The drive will continue through October 31st, and class rooms will compete to see who can collect the most cans/non-perishable items for the AMEN Food Pantry in Corinth. The Center's goal is to collect 1200 cans for the pantry, and the class who collects the largest amount...
The Health Science and Law and Public Safety students from the ACTC visited Emergency Services. While there, they were introduced to the AirEvac and Ambulance teams that transport individuals in emergency situations.
Instructor Steve Shaw took his Digital Media students to the Crossroads Career Connection College and Career Fair to let them practice shooting live subjects as they walked through and participated in the exhibits hosted by local industry professionals and college representatives.
FFA President, Bo Winters and Metal Trades Instructor, Jesse Potts recently demonstrated the use of a virtual welder at the Crossroads Career Connection College & Career Fair. The demonstration was part of the ACTC's booth that allowed area students to experience some of the hands-on learning opportunities offered at the Career and Technology Center.
ACTC faculty kicked off the new school year with an industry visit from guest speakers Dale Kendrick and Dion Mercer from Caterpillar. Mr. Kendrick and Mr. Mercer spoke on workplace trends, expectations for new employees and the importance of on the job safety.