Macon County High School recently hosted its 2nd Annual CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) Showcase, welcoming business, industry, and community leaders to explore the school's growing career-prep programs. Among the invited guests were South Georgia Technical College representatives Cynthia Carter, Career Services Director, and Brittny Wright-McGrady, High School Coordinator, who engaged with students during the event and praised the school’s efforts in preparing students for college and career success.
Dr. Monica Harvey-Jones, CTAE Director and Assistant Principal at MCHS, coordinated the event and invited stakeholders to take part in a walking tour of the school's CTAE programs. Featured programs included Agriculture, Automotive, Barbering, Business & Technology, NJROTC, and Web Development. SGTC has strong connections to several of these areas helping to bridge the gap between high school coursework and postsecondary training.
“This showcase is a testament to the impact CTAE has in aligning education with real-world opportunities,” said Carter. “When our students graduate, they are truly ready for successful entry into the workforce.”
The CTAE initiative blends rigorous academics with hands-on, career-focused learning, offering students opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications, dual enrollment credit, and real-world work experience. In 2023 alone, more than 27,000 students across Georgia and over 13,000 employers participated in work-based learning programs—demonstrating the growing momentum of career-ready education in the state.
South Georgia Technical College continues to play an active role in promoting workforce readiness and supporting regional schools in their CTAE efforts.
For more information about SGTC Career Services, contact Cynthia Carter at ccarter@southgatech.edu. For Dual Enrollment inquiries, contact Brittny Wright-McGrady at Brittny.Wright-McGrady@southgatech.edu.
Explore all of the programs offered at South Georgia Technical College and apply for enrollment at www.southgatech.edu.