Dorchester Career & Technology Center

🚨 NOW HIRING: Student Apprentices! 🚨

Dorchester County Public Schools is looking for motivated 11th and 12th grade students to join our team through two exciting paid apprenticeship opportunities!

🔧 Maintenance Repair Technician Apprentice
• Learn skilled trades
• Work with experienced maintenance professionals
• Gain hands-on career experience

📱 Communications Specialist Apprentice
• Create social media content
• Photography & videography
• Graphic design & communications
• Help tell the DCPS story
✅ Paid positions
✅ Real-world experience
✅ Career-ready skills
✅ Great resume builder
✅ Potential pathway to future employment
📅 Applications Due: July 15th
📍 Open to current DCPS juniors and seniors.
Apply here:
Communications Specialist: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSeT666JlUyLeZzXf3pIVWj-m9AHeOyC2uZunSt2i7UgGgwg/viewform
Maintenance Repair Technician Apprenticeship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL29JVxNnwdhlYS7WZ5tQ5JK6oFs_XYEZXMT_o2DQzDssQ5A/viewform

Questions?
Contact Angela Whitaker at bozmana@dcpsmd.org

#DorchesterCountyPublicSchools #DCPS #StudentApprenticeship #WorkBasedLearning #CareerReady #FutureReady #CTE #EarnWhileYouLearn

🚨 Now Hiring: High School Apprentices! 🚨

Dorchester County Public Schools is excited to partner with the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce to offer a Member Support Specialist Apprenticeship for current 11th and 12th grade students!

This paid apprenticeship is a great opportunity to:
✅ Gain real-world business experience
✅ Develop customer service and communication skills
✅ Learn marketing, social media, and event planning
✅ Build professional connections with local business leaders
✅ Explore careers in business, communications, and nonprofit organizations

If you're organized, motivated, and ready to gain valuable workplace experience while still in high school, this opportunity is for you!

📧 Questions? Contact Angela Whitaker at whitakera@dcpsmd.org.

The other night, we had the privilege of celebrating two remarkable retirees whose dedication has helped shape the future of countless students. Thank you to Sandy Shaw for her years of service as a Librarian and Career Coach, helping students discover their passions and connect their education to meaningful careers. Thank you to Mike Perry for his commitment to the Automotive Technology program, where he has shared not only technical skills, but also the value of hard work, professionalism, and pride in a job well done. Your influence will continue to be seen in the lives of the students you've mentored and inspired. We wish you both a well-deserved retirement filled with happiness, adventure, and new opportunities. Congratulations, Mrs. Shaw and Mr. Perry! 🎉

Finishing the year strong! 🚗 Our Automotive students are still in the shop, sharpening their skills and getting career ready.

Join us in supporting the students of Dorchester Career & Technology Center during our upcoming fundraiser at Cambridge Super Soda on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

A portion of the day’s proceeds — including eligible in-store purchases — will benefit the DCTC PBIS Program, helping us continue to recognize and support positive student achievement and school culture.

📍 Cambridge Super Soda
106 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

Thank you for supporting our students and our community. 💛🖤

Today we celebrate the future workforce leaders of tomorrow! Our senior members of SkillsUSA are officially signing into their career pathways and taking the next step toward their futures on National Signing Day. Whether entering the workforce, apprenticeships, military service, or continuing their education, these students are turning their passion into purpose. Through dedication, hands-on learning, industry certifications, and leadership development, they have prepared themselves to excel in their chosen fields. We are incredibly proud to recognize their hard work, commitment, and accomplishments. Congratulations to our SkillsUSA seniors as they sign on to careers in the industries they love. Your future is bright, and this is only the beginning! 🔧⚕️💻🚛🏗️✂️ #SkillsUSA #NationalSigningDay #CTEWorks #CareerReady #FutureFocused #DCTCProud #SigningDaySuccess

At Dorchester Career and Technology Center, our CTE teachers do so much — they inspire, mentor, and prepare students for successful futures every single day. From classrooms to labs, shops to clinical settings, our teachers create hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, leadership, technical skills, and career readiness. They challenge students to think critically, work hard, and believe in their potential. Whether students are earning certifications, exploring career pathways, or discovering passions they never knew they had, it all starts with dedicated educators who care deeply about their success. Thank you to our incredible DCTC teachers for your passion, innovation, and commitment to empowering the next generation of skilled professionals and leaders. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all you do!

Today’s Principal Day and we counselor let it go by without highlighting Mrs. Ashley Robinson, principal of the Dorchester Career & Technology Center. Thank you for your leadership, support, and dedication to our students and staff each day. Your commitment to career and technical education helps lead the way for so many future professionals. We appreciate all you do for DCTC! ❤️🖤💛

We’ve been having some amazing hands-on learning in our Cosmetology program lately! Our cosmetology students recently completed a perm service in the student salon and did an incredible job demonstrating their skills, professionalism, and attention to detail throughout the process. Experiences like this give students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting while building confidence in their craft. We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and dedication our students continue to show as they prepare for future careers in the beauty industry!

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re proud to celebrate our very own Dorchester County Public Schools for supporting student apprenticeships across multiple roles.

Shoutout to:
• Camille Padilla, Abbi Mills, and Alyssa Thompson for their work as classroom aides
• Souhaila Doutoum and Ali Bahar for their contributions as computer repair technicians

These students are gaining meaningful, hands-on experience while making a real impact in our schools every day.

We are proud of their dedication and grateful to DCPS for creating these opportunities!

We’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by recognizing Atlantic Tractor for their dedication to workforce development.

Reid Powley is building critical technical skills through real-world experience—proving that apprenticeships are a powerful pathway to success.

Thank you, Atlantic Tractor, for your investment in student growth and career readiness!

During National Apprenticeship Week, we’re excited to recognize University of Maryland Center for Environmental Education for their partnership and mentorship.

Evelyn Windsor is gaining hands-on experience in environmental education—an investment not only in her future, but in the future of our planet.

Thank you for inspiring and preparing the next generation of leaders!

Today we celebrate and thank the incredible school bus drivers who safely transport our students each and every day! A special shoutout to Bus 2, Bus 36, Bus 49, and Bus 5 for your dedication, patience, kindness, and commitment to our students. Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, you are often the first smile our students see and the last goodbye before heading home. Thank you for building relationships, creating safe spaces, and making a difference far beyond the ride to and from school. We appreciate all that you do for our school community. Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌💛

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with appreciation for Composite Yacht!

Devon Ray is gaining valuable, real-world experience while building skills that will last a lifetime. Apprenticeships like this show the power of learning by doing.

We’re grateful to Composite Yacht for opening doors and supporting career pathways in our community!

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re proud to spotlight GKD Fabrication for investing in the next generation of skilled professionals.

A huge shoutout to Jackson and Andrew for their hard work, dedication, and growth in the field. Opportunities like these are shaping real-world skills and building strong futures.

Thank you to GKD Fabrication for your commitment to hands-on learning and workforce development!

We are incredibly proud to congratulate our very own Laila Shufelt on being selected as a Maryland SkillsUSA State Officer! 🎉 This is an outstanding achievement and a true reflection of Laila’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We have no doubt that she will represent our school and community with pride, professionalism, and passion. Congratulations, Laila—we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish in this role! 💙

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support shown by the Outdoor Show in their contribution to our SkillsUSA students. Because of partners like you, opportunities that once felt out of reach become real, tangible experiences for our students.

Your kindness goes far beyond a donation—it is an investment in the future workforce, in the dreams of our students, and in the confidence they carry as they step into competitions and career pathways. SkillsUSA is about more than just events; it’s about building leaders, empowering students, and creating moments that shape their futures. Your support helps make all of that possible.

It truly takes a community to uplift and inspire the next generation, and we are so thankful to have the Outdoor Show as part of ours. Your generosity will have a lasting impact, and our students will carry that support with them every step of the way.

Thank you for believing in them and in the work we do!

🚗 Cruising Into Careers – What a Day! 🎉 Today’s Cruising Into Careers event was an incredible success! Our students had the opportunity to connect with local businesses, explore career pathways, and start envisioning their futures in a real, hands-on way. Events like this are a highly visible snapshot of what our career coaches do—but the real work happens every single day behind the scenes. While career fairs showcase connections, career coaches are constantly: ✨ Meeting one-on-one with students to map out goals and next steps ✨ Delivering engaging classroom lessons on career exploration, employability skills, and workforce readiness ✨ Helping students build resumes, practice interview skills, and complete applications ✨ Connecting students with internships, apprenticeships, and industry partners ✨ Supporting students in discovering their strengths, interests, and purpose ✨ Following up, encouraging, and advocating for students as they navigate their paths What you see at events like today is just the tip of the iceberg. What you don’t see are the countless conversations, relationships, and moments that truly change a student’s trajectory. A huge thank you to all of our business partners and staff who made today possible—and to our career coaches who are helping students cruise toward bright futures every day! 🚀 #CareerReady #CruisingIntoCareers #StudentSuccess #CareerCoaching #FutureFocused

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the women who keep everything running behind the scenes (and somehow make it look easy)! Miss Turner — thank you for keeping us all on track, organized, and moving in the right direction every single day. We’d be lost without you. Miss Franklin — your positivity and the smiles you bring make a difference more than you know. You brighten our days! Miss Windsor — thank you for always jumping in wherever you’re needed. Your flexibility and willingness to help never go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do to support our staff, our students, and our entire school community. Today (and every day), we celebrate you!

Help us celebrate Mrs. Shay Lewis-Sisco, DCPS' incredible ESP of the Year! 🎉 We are so proud to recognize her dedication, heart, and the impact she makes every single day. Be sure to check out her banner, now proudly displayed for all to see—it’s a well-deserved honor! Thank you, Mrs. Lewis-Sisco, for everything you do for our students! 💙