Kannapolis City Schools CTE

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

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

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

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

Mark your calendar! Support SkillsUSA on 2/17.

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

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!

What great a learning activity, homemade pasta! .nc

Big shoutout to all our amazing SkillsUSA competitors! We're incredibly proud of everyone who showcased their talent at this week's state competitions—especially those who brought home medals. Way to represent and show off those SKILLS!

A. L. Brown Core Construction
2nd Place - Uriel Toga Martinez

A. L. Brown Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue
2nd Place - Vivyan McReynolds & Dylan Bumgarner
3rd Place - Connor Reeder & Juan Delgado
4th Place - Grayson Cook & Victor Gonzalez
5th Place - Owen Fisher & Eduardo Bautista

KMS Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue
1st Place - Jackson Bollinger & Ethan Arellano
2nd Place - Anthony Bernal & Effrain Gonzalez
3rd Place - Jodi Coriano & Nicholas Mata
4th Place - Rosalie Smith & Luna Hardister
5th Place - Jonathan Wease & Camillo Olvera

A. L. Brown Welding
2nd Place - Leo Lorenzo

A. L. Brown Drone
A. L. Brown Culinary Showcase
A. L. Brown Carpentry
A. L. Brown Carpentry Project Showcase
A. L. Brown Customer Service
Kannapolis City Schools A.L. Brown High School Kannapolis Middle School

Big thanks to for supporting the next generation of workers and making our area more accessible for everyone. .nc