Financial Expert Visits the CTC
Financial Expert

Jim Rasberry, a financial services expert, recently visited Jones County Career Technical Center to speak with Work-Based Learning and Welding students about the fundamentals of the stock market. His engaging presentation made complex concepts easy to understand and relevant for high school students. He covered key topics such as how the stock market operates, the significance of saving and investing, and essential strategies for building a portfolio.  

Financial Expert Visits the CTC
WBL

Jim Rasberry, a financial services expert, recently visited Jones County Career Technical Center to speak with Work-Based Learning and Welding students about the fundamentals of the stock market. His engaging presentation made complex concepts easy to understand and relevant for high school students. He covered key topics such as how the stock market operates, the significance of saving and investing, and essential strategies for building a portfolio.  

Fire Safety Presentation
Laurel Firefighters

Laurel firefighters visited the Jones County Career Technical Center on September 16, 2024. They presented fire safety guidelines and shared work-related experiences with the students. After the presentation, students went outside to learn about tools used by the profession.

Fire Safety Presentation
WBL student

Laurel firefighters visited the Jones County Career Technical Center on September 16, 2024. They presented fire safety guidelines and shared work-related experiences with the students. After the presentation, students went outside to learn about tools used by the profession.

Fire Safety Presentation
Fire Safety

Laurel firefighters visited the Jones County Career Technical Center on September 16, 2024. They presented fire safety guidelines and shared work-related experiences with the students. After the presentation, students went outside to learn about tools used by the profession.

Fire Safety Presentation
Firefighters Visit CTC

Laurel firefighters visited the Jones County Career Technical Center on September 16, 2024. They presented fire safety guidelines and shared work-related experiences with the students. After the presentation, students went outside to learn about tools used by the profession.

Guest Speaker from Jones College Pharmacy Tech Program
HS II

Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Bynum’s Healthcare and Clinical Services students welcomed former Health Science student, Julianna Dominguez (SJHS, Class of 2023), as our guest speaker on September 13, 2024. Julianna is in her second year as a Pharmacy Tech student at Jones College, and shared information about this program with our students. 

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Jones County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:


Nondiscrimination Coordinator:

Dr. Larry Johnson, Assistant Superintendent of Operations

5204 Highway 11 North

Ellisville, MS 39437

601-649-5201

Email:  lgjohnson@jonesk12.org

Title IX Coordinator:

Dr. Will Parker

5204 Highway 11 North

Ellisville, MS 39437

601-649-5201

Email: wrparker@jonesk12.org

Section 504 Coordinator:

Kristy Boone, Assistant Federal Program Director

5204 Highway 11 North

Ellisville, MS 39437

601-649-5201

Email:  keboone@jonesk12.org

August Student of the Month
1st Block

CTE teachers select one student from their program that best exemplifies employability skills.  These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality, and a positive attitude.  The students receive a certificate and a treat.  

First Block Left to Right - Trip Mobley, Kassidy Haley, and Zakary Bumpus

August Student of the Month
Second Block

CTE teachers select one student from their program that best exemplifies employability skills.  These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality, and a positive attitude.  The students receive a certificate and a treat.  

Second Block Left to Right - Lillie Dozier

August Student of the Month
Fourth Block

CTE teachers select one student from their program that best exemplifies employability skills.  These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality, and a positive attitude.  The students receive a certificate and a treat.  

Fourth Block Left to Right - Dustin Clark, Isaac Sanders, Sebastian Gonzalez Aguirre, and Tristan Wix

WBL Students Assist In Culinary Arts
WBL

Trinity Reon and Lillie Dozier, both in their second year of the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning program, assisted Mrs. Benson, the Culinary Arts instructor, with her first-year students. They helped guide the first year students through the process of preparing and baking blueberry muffins.

WBL Students Assist In Culinary Arts
Lab

Trinity Reon and Lillie Dozier, both in their second year of the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning program, assisted Mrs. Benson, the Culinary Arts instructor, with her first-year students. They helped guide the first year students through the process of preparing and baking blueberry muffins.

WBL Students Assist In Culinary Arts
WBL in Culinary Lab

Trinity Reon and Lillie Dozier, both in their second year of the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning program, assisted Mrs. Benson, the Culinary Arts instructor, with her first-year students. They helped guide the first year students through the process of preparing and baking blueberry muffins.

WBL Students Assist In Culinary Arts
WBL and CA

Trinity Reon and Lillie Dozier, both in their second year of the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning program, assisted Mrs. Benson, the Culinary Arts instructor, with her first-year students. They helped guide the first year students through the process of preparing and baking blueberry muffins.

WBL Students Assist In Culinary Arts
Culinary

Trinity Reon and Lillie Dozier, both in their second year of the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning program, assisted Mrs. Benson, the Culinary Arts instructor, with her first-year students. They helped guide the first year students through the process of preparing and baking blueberry muffins.

WBL Students Assist In Culinary Arts
Muffins

Trinity Reon and Lillie Dozier, both in their second year of the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning program, assisted Mrs. Benson, the Culinary Arts instructor, with her first-year students. They helped guide the first year students through the process of preparing and baking blueberry muffins.

WyoTech Guest Speaker
WYOTECH

Jamie Ross, WyoTech Field Admissions Representative, visited Jones County Career Technical center on Tuesday, September 4, 2024.  Ms. Ross spoke to students in the Automotive Service, Collision Repair, Welding and Work-Based Learning programs. She presented students with information for the Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, and Collision and Refinishing Technology programs at WyoTech. Students also learned of the many industry certifications which can be earned by completing one of the WyoTech programs.  

WyoTech Guest Speaker
WyoTech

Jamie Ross, WyoTech Field Admissions Representative, visited Jones County Career Technical center on Tuesday, September 4, 2024.  Ms. Ross spoke to students in the Automotive Service, Collision Repair, Welding and Work-Based Learning programs. She presented students with information for the Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, and Collision and Refinishing Technology programs at WyoTech. Students also learned of the many industry certifications which can be earned by completing one of the WyoTech programs.  

Hands-On Learning in Action
Hands-on

Hands-on learning in action: A work-based learning student and health science completer shares skills as first-year health science students practiced sterile gloving techniques.

Hands-On Learning in Action
Health Science

Hands-on learning in action: A work-based learning student and health science completer shares skills as first-year health science students practiced sterile gloving techniques.

Hands-On Learning in Action
WBL and Health Science

Hands-on learning in action: A work-based learning student and health science completer shares skills as first-year health science students practiced sterile gloving techniques.

UTI Presentation
UTI

Larry Plutchak, Admissions Representative from Universal Technical Institute (UTI)  presented information about career choices, financial planning, and SkillsUSA Scholarships to second year students in  Auto Service, Collision Repair, Drafting, Information Technology, Welding, and WBL.

UTI Presentation
UTI Presentation

Larry Plutchak, Admissions Representative from Universal Technical Institute (UTI)  presented information about career choices, financial planning, and SkillsUSA Scholarships to second year students in  Auto Service, Collision Repair, Drafting, Information Technology, Welding, and WBL.

UTI Presentation
L. Plutchak UTI

Larry Plutchak, Admissions Representative from Universal Technical Institute (UTI)  presented information about career choices, financial planning, and SkillsUSA Scholarships to second year students in  Auto Service, Collision Repair, Drafting, Information Technology, Welding, and WBL.

UTI Presentation
UTI Speaker

Larry Plutchak, Admissions Representative from Universal Technical Institute (UTI)  presented information about career choices, financial planning, and SkillsUSA Scholarships to second year students in  Auto Service, Collision Repair, Drafting, Information Technology, Welding, and WBL.

WORK-BASED LEARNING COMMUNITY PROJECT
Community Service Project

In the photo, Lillee, a 2nd year Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning scholar, and Mr. Rex Buckhaults, Career Technical Center Director, are standing and reviewing details for their community project.

Work-Based Learning and Health Science Scholar
Health Science Completer

TyKamra Knight, a Work-Based Learning and Health Science scholar, was performing pulse and respiration checks for her clinicals with assistance from Ms. Bynum, her health science teacher. Lillie Dozier, a patient who is enrolled in the Culinary Arts program and also participating in Work-Based Learning, was the one receiving the checks.

HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS PRACTICE USING PPE
HS Program

Mrs. Smith's 2nd and 4th session Health Science students are practicing PPE for the Infection Awareness & Prevention unit.

HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS PRACTICE USING PPE
HS Fourth Block

Mrs. Smith's 2nd and 4th session Health Science students are practicing PPE for the Infection Awareness & Prevention unit.

HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS PRACTICE USING PPE
Health Science

Mrs. Smith's 2nd and 4th session Health Science students are practicing PPE for the Infection Awareness & Prevention unit.

WBL and Automotive Service Tech Students Create Resumes
WBL

Trinity Reon, a Work-Based Learning scholar, is assisting Alejandro Preza, an Automotive Service Tech program scholar, in creating a resume. Trinity is providing guidance and support to Alejandro as he works on developing his resume, showcasing the mentorship and learning opportunities within the Work-Based Learning program. The scene captures a moment of professional development of WBL and skill-building, highlighting the dedication of both scholars to their career advancement.

DISTRICT BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
District Back to School Event

On August 2, 2024, Jones County Career Technical faculty and staff attended the district back to school event at Life Church.

WORK-BASED LEARNING STUDENT USES HER SKILLS TO TEACH FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
WBL

Abby Hodge, currently a Work-Based Learning student and  Automotive Service Completer at Jones County Career Technical Center, is showing first-year student Jackson Roberts how to operate a car lift. The Work-Based Learning (WBL) program allows experienced students, like Hodge, to return to their program and mentor first-year students. This hands-on approach helps newcomers gain practical skills and confidence while it allows WBL students to prepare for the workforce. To participate in WBL, students must either have completed a career technical  program or be enrolled in their second year. For information on WBL contact Devon Sellers, and for information on Automotive service program contact Steven Myers.

WORK-BASED LEARNING STUDENT USES HER SKILLS TO TEACH FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Auto Service Completers

Abby Hodge, currently a Work-Based Learning student and  Automotive Service Completer at Jones County Career Technical Center, is showing first-year student Jackson Roberts how to operate a car lift. The Work-Based Learning (WBL) program allows experienced students, like Hodge, to return to their program and mentor first-year students. This hands-on approach helps newcomers gain practical skills and confidence while it allows WBL students to prepare for the workforce. To participate in WBL, students must either have completed a career technical  program or be enrolled in their second year. For information on WBL contact Devon Sellers, and for information on Automotive service program contact Steven Myers.

WORK-BASED LEARNING STUDENT USES HER SKILLS TO TEACH FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Work-Based Learning

Abby Hodge, currently a Work-Based Learning student and  Automotive Service Completer at Jones County Career Technical Center, is showing first-year student Jackson Roberts how to operate a car lift. The Work-Based Learning (WBL) program allows experienced students, like Hodge, to return to their program and mentor first-year students. This hands-on approach helps newcomers gain practical skills and confidence while it allows WBL students to prepare for the workforce. To participate in WBL, students must either have completed a career technical  program or be enrolled in their second year. For information on WBL contact Devon Sellers, and for information on Automotive service program contact Steven Myers.

WBL STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication SKills

Trinity Reon, a 2nd year Culinary Arts and Work- Based Learning scholar, is instructing Tristen Rowell, an Auto Collision completer and Work- Based Learning scholar, on writing professional business emails and effective email communication. They are deeply focused, with Trinity demonstrating key techniques.  The Work-Based Learning program focuses on preparing career technical scholars for success.