Kannapolis City Schools CTE

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

🍎 INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TEACHER?

A.L. Brown is offering a NEW Teaching as a Profession course! 🎓

Explore the teaching profession, build career-ready skills, and discover what it takes to make a difference in the classroom.

👉 Interested? Submit a Schedule Change Request!
A.L. Brown High School

08/12/2026

Welcome back WONDERS! CTE is thrilled you are back!

02/28/2026

SkillsUSA Regional competitions continued today and AL Brown students represented KCS CTE well! albrownwonders kcs.ncKannapolis City Schools SkillsUSA North Carolina

Drone:
1st - Team B (Anthony Reveles, Aiden Sanchez)
2nd - Team C (Efrain Gonzalez, Xavier Perez)
3rd - Team A (Charles Edwards Jr., Neissy Santiago)

SkillsUSA Pledge:
2nd - Isaac Russell
3rd - Devine Bland

Construction Core:
1st - Humberto Flores Bravo

02/26/2026

Congratulations to all of today’s competitors at the regional carpentry competition! Also, a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for making today’s event possible.
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02/17/2026

Support our SkillsUSA chapter as they prepare for state competition in April!

Join us tonight! Help us raise money for state competition!

02/04/2026

Job Shadow Day for our JUNIORS is coming soon! We still need HOST sites in the following pathways for Friday, February 20th. Sign-up to help if you are able!
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HEALTHCARE
* Various Occupations
*Occupational Therapy
*Labor & Delivery
*Registered Nurse
*Marketing
THERAPY
*Marriage/Family
ELECTRIC LINEMAN
CONSTRUCTION
HVAC
ENGINEERING
*Civil
*Structural
*Mechanical
MARKETING
FINANCE
IT
CYBER SECURITY

Sign-up to be a host here: bit.ly/jobshadowhost2026

02/03/2026

Mark your calendar! Support SkillsUSA on 2/17.

01/22/2026

FOR OUR BUSINESS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Inspire the Next Generation! 💼
We are looking for partners across all sectors—from healthcare and engineering to trades and marketing—to help shape the local talent pipeline. Kannapolis City Schools A.L. Brown High School

• What: Host a KCS junior to showcase your industry and share valuable professional insights.
• Why: Help students see the vital connection between classroom skills and the practical expertise needed in the real world.
• Impact: Share your expertise and contribute to a strong workforce for our community.
• Action: Register your business and select your hosting availability!

Event Details & Deadlines 📅
• Goal: To bridge the gap between education and the professional world through meaningful, hands-on observation.
• Matching: Our CTE team will match students with businesses based on their specific career goals and interests.
• Note: Registration does not guarantee a student match, as placements are prioritized based on specific student career pathways.

Host Sign-Up: bit.ly/jobshadowhost2026

11/19/2025

We are proud of you, Mr. Andersen! Representing CTE well!

NCCAT was honored to attend Kannapolis City Schools’ Board of Education meeting to recognize Gary Andersen, a finalist for the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award.

Mr. Andersen teaches computer science and information technology at A.L. Brown High School and was selected for his dedication to his students and CTE instruction in Kannapolis City Schools. He will join the other 23 finalists in December for a week of professional development in Greensboro, and the winner will be announced on December 4. Learn more about NCCAT’s CTE Teacher of the Year Award at https://www.nccat.org/ctetoy.

Congratulations, Gary!