Our School

About the Career & Technical Center

The Lowndes County School District’s Career Technology Center opened in 2018 and provides career courses and pathway programs aligned with state-approved career clusters. 

• Courses: Automotive, Carpentry/Construction, Welding, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Cosmetology, Health Science and Culinary Arts
• Structure: Programs include classroom instruction, hands-on learning, work-based learning and opportunities for student leadership. 
• College Credit: Agreements are in place with two- and four-year schools and vocational institutions to allow students to earn college credit for high school CTE courses.
• Target Audience: This vocational school serves students in grades 9-12 from Caledonia, New Hope and West Lowndes high schools.
• Goal: The school aims to prepare students for entry-level employment or continued education in these fields.

History

In the spring of 2015, the citizens of Lowndes County favorably voted to approve a Bond Issue that would fund the construction of a Career and Technical Center for the students of Lowndes County School District. The center opened to students in the fall of 2018. The lab-based facility provides students with the opportunity to explore and gain foundational skills that are directly related to their career interests. Eight college and career-prep programs are available to qualified students whether they plan to further their education at a community college, four-year university, or enter the market place. The Lowndes County School District Career Technical Center is preparing students to make that next step while building work ethics to enhance their employability skills.

"The Lowndes County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities."