IAcademy - Career Academy and Technical School

07/07/2026

📣 We're Hiring! Guidance Counselor Position Available 🎓💚
Do you have a passion for helping students discover their potential and achieve their goals? The iAcademy at the Career Academy & Technical School (CATS) is seeking a dedicated School Counselor to serve students in grades 6–12.
This unique position provides the opportunity to:
✨ Guide students through academic, career, and postsecondary planning
✨ Support both virtual iAcademy students and on-campus CTE students
✨ Collaborate with families, traditional school counselors, and community partners
✨ Make a lasting impact on students' personal, academic, and career success
We're looking for an educator who is passionate about building relationships, advocating for students, and helping every learner succeed.
📍 Apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/issk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Career+Academy+And+Technical+School+(CATS)%22
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please like, share, and tag outstanding school counselors who are ready to make a difference at the iAcademy! 💚💛

05/21/2026

This is the live stream of the iAcademy 2026 Graduation held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Career Academy and Technical School conference room.

05/20/2026

From graduation practice to graduation day… the future is sitting in this room. 🎓✨ So proud of our iAcademy students and all they’ve accomplished this year. The countdown to crossing that stage is officially on!

04/28/2026

🎉💊 Big congratulations to our incredible iAcademy and Career Academy and Technical School - CATS student, Gabbie! 💙👏

We are proud to celebrate Gabbie on being offered a spot in the prestigious PharmD Assured Enrollment Program at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy! This outstanding opportunity reflects her hard work, dedication, academic excellence, and passion for the healthcare field.

As a student in the CATS Pharmacy Tech program, Gabbie has already shown tremendous commitment to learning and serving others, and we know this is only the beginning of an amazing future.

Your CATS and iAcademy family is so proud of you, Gabbie! Keep reaching for your dreams and making us proud every step of the way. 💊📚🐏

04/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to one of our iAcademy students, Hans! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate one of our own! 👏

A huge thank you to the Carolina’s Collision Association for investing in our students and the future of the collision repair industry. Through their generous support, Hans Vink was awarded a $2,000 tool grant at the Southeast Collision Conference. 🔧

Opportunities like this give students across the Carolinas a strong head start with the tools and resources they need to build successful careers.

👏 Congratulations, Hans—we can’t wait to see all you accomplish!

04/28/2026

🎓CATS *CTE* End-of-Year Exams for iAcademy Students ✨🎓
Testing season is here! 📚 Be sure to check the schedule carefully so you know when and where you need to be.
🗓️ Key Dates to Know:
✔ May 11–15: Credential Exams & LCOs
✔ May 18/19 : iAcademy CTE State Testing + CCP Welding AWS Test
✔ May 19–22: Make Ups & Regular Days
🩺 Special Exams:
• CNA: 5/2 & 5/16
• Pharm Tech: 5/15
• Medical Assisting: 5/11
• iAcademy State Assessments: 5/18
💡 Reminder:
✔ Arrive on time
✔ Come prepared
✔ Do your best
Finish strong, CATS students—you’ve got this! 💪

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Statesville Campus
📅 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Mooresville Campus
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
These events will be fun-filled with activities, opportunities to connect, and a great way for students to experience campus life.
Family and friends are welcome, so students are encouraged to bring others along to enjoy the day.
During each event, students can participate in our Spring Fest Passport Challenge. As they visit different stations, they’ll collect stamps on their passport. Once completed, they can submit it for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a TV and AirPods.

03/27/2026

🌟 SAVE THE DATE! 🌟

A Day in the Life of EnergyUnited: Line & Service Event

EnergyUnited is excited to invite students to a hands-on, interactive career exploration experience! Discover the important work of our line workers and service crews, and see what a career in the electric utility industry looks like up close. ⚡

📅 Date: April 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Tentative)
📍 Location: EnergyUnited Headquarters, 567 Mocksville Hwy, Statesville

Students will get to:
✅ Explore the day-to-day responsibilities of line workers & service technicians
✅ Participate in demonstrations and safety activities
✅ Learn about career pathways in the electric utility industry
✅ Engage with EnergyUnited professionals and ask questions

Here: is the link to sign up:https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pxj9xoj1kE6h9TD71CmGpjI8kuOtKoFBmkf_QH_6v0xUOEw2Sk5RVlRHMUw2SVdXQkhUUVpZQ1ZGRS4u&route=shorturl

For more information, please contact Lauren Crawford CDC at CATS.