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November is “NC Career Development Month”, Nov. 15 is “NC Career Development Coordinator Day”
KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA- November 15, 2017- NC Governor Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation declaring November as “NC Career Development Month” and November 15 as “NC Career Development Coordinator Day.” Duplin County Schools (DCS) also celebrates Career Development and Career Development Coordinators, both of which are critical components of Career and Technical Education and District-Wide Early College.
DCS and James Sprunt Community College as well as other partners have for years embraced District-Wide Early College, the philosophy of exposing all students beginning as young as Pre-Kindergarten to their career and college options. The declaration highlights the importance of CTE and CDCs.
The Governor’s proclamation states, “Career Development Coordinators in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in North Carolina’s public schools are committed to helping students explore their potential in personal social development, education achievement and lifelong learning, and career management within the National Career Development Guidelines.”
It also notes that Career Development Coordinators “aid in helping students succeed in life, college, and/or careers, citizen readiness, and as productive members of society” by empowering students to make informed decisions regarding post-high school plans.
“Duplin County Schools and James Sprunt Community College have a long-standing relationship forged by the goal of providing the best possible education to the citizens of Duplin County. The Career and Technical Education advancements spearheaded over the years by Tarla Smith, June Davis and others continue to present a growing number of students with opportunities they would have never otherwise had. That is why Career and Technical Education and Career Development Coordinators are such an integral part of District-Wide Early College and Duplin County Schools. On behalf of our Board, and with appreciation to Governor Cooper for his acknowledgement of these efforts, I want to commend everyone involved in CTE,” said Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan.