Work Base Learning AHS and SILSA

One for the books! 🔑
Thank you, BrBrandon PriesterLand of Sky, and the Asheville High School/SILSA CTE team for helping make the Keys to Success Career and Job Fair such an amazing event!
We welcomed over 40 vendors and career partners who generously gave their time to meet students, take applications, and share opportunities for summer jobs and internships. More than 1,100 students came through, and many may soon begin exciting new job adventures!
It’s all about career exploration and helping students see what is available to them. Thank you to Principal Edwards and our teachers for supporting this effort!
Asheville City Schools

Tuskeegee NEXT!!!!!!!!!!

When I say I’m obsessed, I’m totally obsessed!
Story time… My childhood friend of over 50 years, Tanya Davis, her husband Stephen L. Davis, and their family have created an amazing program called Tuskegee NEXT. This incredible aviation program provides flight training opportunities for young adults ages 18–24, and upon completion, students can earn their pilot’s license through a $35,000 scholarship provided by Tuskegee NEXT!
Today, students from Asheville High School and SILSA attended the program in Knoxville. The students had the opportunity to fly planes alongside Tuskegee NEXT cadets and pilots. They also learned about drone pilot licensing, participated in flight simulations, and heard inspiring stories from cadets pursuing careers in engineering and aviation — fields where continuing education can be extremely expensive.
What was amazing to witness was seeing students who were once afraid to fly take off and land with a whole new level of confidence, leaving with a truly life-changing experience.
Tanya and Steve, thank you for this incredible opportunity! As long as I’ve known you, you have always been game changers. Today, you flipped the switch in these young people’s minds and opened their eyes to limitless possibilities
Shout out to Pamela Norment Washington the chaperone with the most! Tanya Davis Stephen L. Davis Tuskegee NEXT for opening up your doors for students to see what is NEXT

By the way each student took a successful flight!✈️

We’re excited to host our Keys to Success Career Day — and we need YOU!
We’re calling on BIPOC and Black-owned businesses to sign up, show up, and support the next generation. With over 30 vendors already confirmed, this is a powerful opportunity to connect with students, share your journey, and make an impact.
Let’s come together to inspire, uplift, and open doors.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/kc6qyrv8DW

Another amazing day at the Smoky Park Event Center!
Construction Career Day brought out students from more than 14 counties, with an incredible turnout of nearly 900 students eager to explore the world of construction. From learning how to hammer a nail to operating heavy equipment and digging on-site, students engaged in hands-on activities that truly sparked their interest in the industry.
A powerful day of learning, exploration, and inspiration for our future workforce

Asheville City Schools Work Base Learning AHS and SILSA