Director's Corner

Reflect, Transform, Lead: A New Vision for Career Technical Education

Career Technical Education around the world is helping our nation meet the very real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement, and global competitiveness. Iverson Dudley IV, Director of Bessemer City School System’s Career Technical Education, as well as the faculty and staff are committed to providing students with academic, technical, and decision-making skills while preparing them for the challenges of citizenship in our global society.

Bessemer City School System’s Career Technical Education Department is dedicated to operating by the 5 Guiding Principles set forth by the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education, and they are:

Striving to ensure that the United States leads global competitiveness
Actively partnering with employers to design and provide high-quality, dynamic programs
Preparing students to succeed in further education and careers
Delivering instruction through comprehensive programs of study aligned to the National Career Clusters Framework
Utilizing a results-driven system that demonstrates a positive return on investment

Bessemer City School System’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program develops the talents and skills of students in classroom settings that are rigorous and progressive. Students have an opportunity to explore career options and take courses in the following:

Business Technical Essentials
Family and Consumer Science
Cosmetology/Barbering
Information Technology
Modern Manufacturing
Work-Based Learning
JROTC
HVACR
Career Preparedness
Finance
Business Management
Microsoft IT Academy
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