The Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Moore County Schools, hosted three Career Technical Education (CTE) Signing Days throughout the month of May. These annual Signing Days highlight high school students and honor those who are making a commitment to a technical education, an immediate career or military career pathway.  

“We are excited to partner once again with Moore County Schools for these signing day ceremonies throughout the district,” said Linda Parsons, President, and CEO of the Moore County Chamber, in a press release. “These students are making the right decision for their future, and we wish them all the best as they enter this exciting chapter in their lives. We are pleased to be a small part of this journey.”

Sixteen students participated in the event with their parents, legal guardians, teachers, mentors, fellow students, or career representatives. CTE Signing Days recognizes students committing to pursue a technical education pathway and celebrate strong technical careers. All three Moore County High Schools had students participating in these events. 

“All of our students participating in a Signing Day Ceremony are enthusiastic about their future in their chosen fields. We want to recognize their choices and honor whichever pathway they are taking.  The pathways may differ, but the outcome is the same – a qualified workforce in high demand career fields,” said Dr. Lisa Scott, Director for Federal Programs, Grant Administration and Career Technical Education, in a press release. 

The 2023 CTE Signing Day Students and their selected career paths include:

Andrew Whitaker – Carthage Fire Department

William Whitaker –Carthage Fire Department

Destiny Brewer – FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Amirah Graves – Accordius Health

Spencer Witchek – Sandhills Community College Automotive

Joseiah Mclean – United States Marines

William Giere – United States Navy

Dominic Perry – United States Army

Vinicious Dos Santos Quintino – United States Army

Molly Walker – FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Eric Fruge – Pinehurst Surgical Clinic

Coy Locklair – Sandhills Community College Automotive

Omar Sanchez-Hernandez – Sandhills Community College Automotive

Manny Winkley – Sandhills Community College Automotive

Matthew Fluck – Sandhills Community College Automotive

These events further emphasize the link of the business community to the schools. In the same way that high school athletes sign letters of intent to play sports at colleges and universities, students with a CTE focus were able to sign letters of commitment to the colleges, military branches, or companies they will join after high school graduation.  

“The Moore County Chamber and Moore County Schools have been working together, in partnership with Sandhills Community College and Moore County Economic Development Partnership to foster innovative career and technical education options that provide opportunities for students who may not have otherwise thought of certain career pathways. CTE provides students the potential to immediately pursue a high demand career or continue their education and training to further improve their marketable skills,” added Parsons in a press release.  “Earning college credit while in high school will help students save money and offers them early exposure to the types of environments they'll encounter either in the postsecondary classroom or in the workplace.” Parsons continued in a press release. 

To learn more or to become involved with the CTE program, visit www.ncmcs.org