Dorchester Career & Technology Center

08/22/2026

Here’s to the new school year! What a great way to get the year started off right!!

08/21/2026

Check out this incredible opportunity!

📣 Reminder: Fall 2026 Career Club registration is open!

High school students across the Eastern Shore are invited to explore healthcare careers, gain hands-on experience, and connect with healthcare professionals through ITCH Career Clubs at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health locations.

📅 Registration closes September 15!

Don’t miss the opportunity to get involved this fall!

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.itchmed.org/career-club

08/19/2026

How lucky are we to have Mrs. Branch with us this year at DCTC?

08/06/2026

Come on out!! Join the fun!!

T H R I V E 2 1 6 1 3 [Community Launch]
📍Mace's Lane Middle School Lawn
📅August 11, 2026
⏰6-8PM

🍔Food Vendor Lineup: Spanky's Soul Food & BBQ, Junior's Famous Jerk Chicken & Ribs, Kona Ice, Greater Chief Cornerstone Temple Church, Taqueria Floritas, Bravanson's Main Squeeze, & Hooked on Seafood!

🎮Family fun & activities: Music & line dancing, W***y Woo Woo Foam Pit, Next Level Gaming truck, L&J bounce house and dunk tank, games and activities from the YMCA, Girls & Boys Club, Dorchester Campaign for Grade Level Reading, The Cambridge Empowerment Center, & MetaHeart Wellness!

📒Information/Resource Vendor Lineup: Moving Dorchester Forward, Dorchester County Health Department, Girls on the Run Greater Chesapeake, Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), Graduation Alliance, All4Love, Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cook Center for Human Connection, CSD Vikings, Mace's Lane Middle School, Choptank Elementary School, WJWI, and the THRIVE 21613 team!

Tell a friend to tell a friend, and we'll see you there!

07/01/2026

🚨 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 [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in the Communications Specialist Apprenticeship Program. This opportunity is designed for individuals interested in developing skills in public relations, marketing, digital media, communications, photography, videography, and community engagement. Please complete all sec...

07/01/2026

🚨 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 [email protected].

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

Calling all LEAs, industry partners, nonprofits, and other organizations interested in preparing competitive applications for a Maryland State-Approved Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) this year!

MSDE's Division of College and Career Pathways will host two virtual technical assistance sessions this summer prior to the application opening on August 1.

Learn more and register for a session [registration form]: https://bit.ly/49THTFS

06/11/2026

When our students idea turns into reality. Junior Madelyn Hall thought of an idea to keep our curling irons organized. After a brief conversation with our carpentry instructor, Mr. Catron, her idea was as brought to life. Thank you Mr. Catron for our new “curl caddy” (name also chosen by Madelyn)! This caddy was built from scrap wood and repurposed into something our students can use for years to come. At DCTC, our students and staff have the unique ability to partner up and help each other out with cool things like this!

06/11/2026

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2026 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Boa...