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Gloucester High School Workforce Development Preparing students for the workforce through partnerships with businesses in the community.

Opportunities such as mentorship, internships, and apprenticeships students help them gain real life experiences that align with their Career & Tech Ed courses.

This month, GHS Students participated in the Skilled Trades Boot Camp. Interested students completed an application, and...
07/30/2026

This month, GHS Students participated in the Skilled Trades Boot Camp. Interested students completed an application, and the chosen ones spent a week working alongside skilled professionals in Plumbing, Electric, HVAC, Septic, Auto Repair, Auto Parts, and Auto Sales. This gave them a no-pressure look at these careers and helped them make an informed decision for their futures. A big thank you to the mentors from Miller's Services and Gloucester Toyota for allowing us to pick your brains and learn! The Business Partnerships really help make this happen. Students also earn a paycheck for their time and are provided with steel-toe boots and work shirts, which we would not be able to provide without the support of the Gloucester Community Foundation, whose generous grant has made this program possible. Thank you! And a special thank you to the students who arrived each day with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, while consistently demonstrating professionalism and courtesy toward both their mentors and the customers they served.

Thank you to the amazing businesses and organizations that participated in our Interactive CTE Career Expo held inside t...
03/25/2026

Thank you to the amazing businesses and organizations that participated in our Interactive CTE Career Expo held inside the CTE wing and in the parking lot outside. Students had a great time and enjoyed the opportunity to see different careers in action and participate in many instances.

We closed out CTE Month with Rising Freshmen CTE Fair(s)! Gloucester High School CTE students hosted next year's freshme...
02/27/2026

We closed out CTE Month with Rising Freshmen CTE Fair(s)! Gloucester High School CTE students hosted next year's freshmen from Peasley Middle School and Page Middle School on Thursday and Friday, respectively, to showcase their programs. The students enjoyed the interactive displays that were facilitated by their peers!

The CTE classes we teach at Gloucester High School are:

Automotive Technology
Carpentry
Culinary
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
N.J.R.O.T.C.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Computer Information Systems
Entrepreneurship
Economics/Personal Finance
Agricultural Science
Floriculture
Horticulture
Landscaping
E.M.T.
Health Assisting Careers
Nurse Aide
Patient Care Tech
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Science

Gloucester County Public Schools Virginia has a very robust CTE Program and Gloucester High School surely has a great He...
01/17/2026

Gloucester County Public Schools Virginia has a very robust CTE Program and Gloucester High School surely has a great Health Sciences program! We are proud of our 17 new CNAs! These hard working students are employable in a Health Sciences career right now! Congratulations to all of you and thank you Ms. Nester for being such a dedicated teacher and mentor!

From the teacher:
"Another wonderful pinning ceremony for 17 GHS Nurse Aides. First time ever that there was a 100% pass rate on the first attempt for BOTH the written and skills board of nursing exams. Every one of them are officially licensed CNAs. Next week starts another group of 20 and the new PCT!"

🎉 Big News from Our Nurse Aide Program! 🎉Our first-semester cohort has successfully completed clinicals at Sanders and W...
12/12/2025

🎉 Big News from Our Nurse Aide Program! 🎉
Our first-semester cohort has successfully completed clinicals at Sanders and Walter Reed Hospital—and we received positive feedback from both sites! Clinical Experiences are High-quality Work-based Learning experiences. These experiences build competence, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the profession. Clinical experiences are also a critical component of medical licensing, as they ensure that healthcare professionals are adequately trained to provide safe and effective patient care.

Plus, a huge thank you to Ginger Spencer from Heartfelt Touch Massage, who certified our students in Compassionate Touch—a therapy proven to reduce stress and improve comfort for those with dementia or chronic illness. Her nonprofit provides this service free to the community! 💙

The GHS Criminal Justice class had some special visitors today. 2025 GHS graduate and Criminal Justice class completer T...
12/12/2025

The GHS Criminal Justice class had some special visitors today. 2025 GHS graduate and Criminal Justice class completer Trevor Scribbins, currently employed as a Mathews County Sheriff's Office 911 Dispatcher, presented to the class the duties, responsibilities, and day-to-day expectations of a Dispatcher. Accompanying him was former GHS Criminal Justice Teacher and current Mathews County Sheriff's Office Investigator Mike Rice, who shared with the class the law enforcement side of MCSO.

Yesterday, Thanks to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, GHS students attended the Society of Naval Architects and Mari...
10/30/2025

Yesterday, Thanks to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, GHS students attended the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) second annual maritime mentorship event at the Norfolk Hilton Main Hotel. The purpose of this program is to expose high school students to maritime career opportunities, educational requirements and a summary of a day in the life of a person working in each of the different careers.

Students toured different vessels and met with leaders/mentors from companies in the maritime industry. Thank you to Moran Tugs, McCallister Towing, Crofton Industries, Dominion Energy, Newport News Shipbuilding, NNS Apprentice School, Maersk Shipping, and American Bureau of Shipping.

Congratulations to Trevor Scribbins, a 2025 Gloucester High School graduate. Trevor's ambition for a career in Law Enfor...
10/02/2025

Congratulations to Trevor Scribbins, a 2025 Gloucester High School graduate. Trevor's ambition for a career in Law Enforcement led him to take the Criminal Justice CTE class at GHS, and now he is officially starting his journey with the Mathews County Sheriff's Office!

Last week, 16 Gloucester High School students finished a paid Skilled Trades Bootcamp. They each worked alongside a prof...
07/15/2025

Last week, 16 Gloucester High School students finished a paid Skilled Trades Bootcamp. They each worked alongside a professional from Larry's Plumbing, Miller's Services, Gloucester Toyota, and Gloucester-Mathews Care Clinic. From Monday-Friday, they each spent a day in a different trade, giving them a peek at 5 different opportunities.

The students' feedback was nearly unanimous—they all enjoyed the experience, gained new insights, and even discovered potential career paths to explore.

This opportunity was possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gloucester Community Foundation. Thank you!

Thank you so much to Miller's Services, Gloucester Toyota, Larry's Plumbing and Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic for providing the opportunity to learn and explore new careers with your awesome mentors!!

GHS Students ages 16+ (as of July 7th).EDIT: July 7th - 11th!!You can spend one week in a PAID job shadow!You can explor...
06/04/2025

GHS Students ages 16+ (as of July 7th).

EDIT: July 7th - 11th!!

You can spend one week in a PAID job shadow!
You can explore different skilled trades in a no-pressure environment!
You can receive training and mentorship from skilled subject matter experts!
AND you can have FUN!
The trades you will be able to choose from include:
Carpentry
Electric
Plumbing
Automotive Repair
Automotive Parts
Automotive Sales
Patient Care
Dental Assistant
Lab Tech
Pharmacy Tech
Aquaculture

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https://forms.gle/KLbhsRCqmdFE2zNL6

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Gloucester, VA
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