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PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - Aria from Surf City Middle shadowed BM1 Allen at Camp Lejeune Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center. She observed high risk coxswain training from the water, participated in weapons instruction simulation and even got to drive the boat!

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - Job Shadow with my (Paula King-Jacobs) daughter Abrianna from Heide Trask HS.

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - 8th grade West Pender Middle School Student Malaya is off to learn more about real estate as she shadows Mrs. Katie Linderman, a former veteran teacher of hers from Pender County Schools.

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - Penderlea 8th grader Jordan at Supply Hardware

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - Naomi and Laila shadowed Mrs Gourley at MCES. They explored and built with our students!

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Abigail at Surf City Fire Department! Today, Abigail from Surf City Middle School is shadowing at the Surf City Fire Department as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 🚒🔥 Abigail is getting a firsthand look at the exciting and impactful work of firefighters, learning about the daily responsibilities, teamwork, and life-saving skills required to serve and protect the community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore a career in emergency services and public safety. We’re excited to see where this experience leads Abigail as she explores her future career options! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureFirefighters #SurfCityMiddleSchool #SurfCityFireDepartment #CareerExploration #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Kenedy Hoing at Banyan Silo Ridge! Today, Kenedy Hoing is shadowing at Banyan Silo Ridge as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 🌳🏡 Kenedy is exploring the world of property management, learning about the development and operations of luxury communities and real estate management. This hands-on experience is a great opportunity to see how the industry works and the different roles involved in creating and maintaining beautiful living spaces. We’re excited to see how this experience shapes Kenedy’s career interests and look forward to seeing where the journey takes her! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureRealEstateProfessionals #CareerExploration #BanyanSiloRidge #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Emma Dunn at New Hanover Regional Medical Center & Skyline Building! Today, Emma Dunn from Surf City Middle School is exploring two amazing sites as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the Skyline Building (Old PPD Building)! 🏥🏢 Emma is gaining valuable insight into both healthcare and corporate environments, learning about the different roles that contribute to the smooth operations of these facilities. From medical services at the hospital to business operations at the Skyline Building, Emma is discovering a range of career possibilities. We’re excited to see where Emma’s experiences take her and can’t wait to watch her career exploration journey unfold! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #CareerExploration #SurfCityMiddle #NewHanoverRegional #SkylineBuilding #HealthcareAndBusiness

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Jack Bailey at THS Library! Today, Jack Bailey from Topsail Middle School is shadowing at the Topsail High School Library as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 📚✨ Jack is exploring the world of library services, learning about the daily tasks of managing books, assisting students, and helping with research. It’s a great opportunity for Jack to see the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a library running smoothly and discover potential career paths in library science and education. We’re excited to see where Jack’s interests take him as he continues to explore different career possibilities! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureLibrarians #TopsailMiddleSchool #TopsailHighSchool #CareerExploration #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Lexi Milam at Pender Medical Center Emergency Department! Today, Lexi Milam from Pender High School is shadowing an Ultrasound Technician at the Pender Medical Center Emergency Department as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 🏥📊 Lexi is getting a first-hand look at the important role ultrasound technology plays in the medical field, learning about patient care, diagnostic procedures, and the crucial role of healthcare professionals in emergency settings. This is an amazing opportunity for Lexi to explore a potential career in healthcare and medical technology. We’re excited to see how Lexi’s experience today shapes her career aspirations in the future! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #PenderHighSchool #UltrasoundTech #MedicalFieldExploration #CareerExploration

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Miranda Baker at Little Town Learning Center! Today, Miranda Baker, a 7th grader from West Pender Middle School, is shadowing Stacie Smith at Little Town Learning Center as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 📚✏️ Miranda is spending the day in the Pre-K room, helping teachers with math, reading, and all sorts of engaging, hands-on learning activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Miranda to explore the world of early childhood education and see how teachers create an interactive and fun learning environment for young children. We’re excited to see how Miranda’s interest in education grows and look forward to her future exploration of career opportunities in teaching! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureEducators #WestPenderMiddle #LittleTownLearningCenter #CareerExploration #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Brooklyn Bass & Kylie Jones at Burgaw Milling Co.! Today, Brooklyn Bass and Kylie Jones, both 7th graders from Penderlea Middle School, had the opportunity to explore the world of business and manufacturing at Burgaw Milling Co. as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 🏭🔧 Brooklyn and Kylie gained valuable hands-on experience, learning about the operations at Burgaw Milling Co. and the various roles that make the company run smoothly. This was a great chance for them to explore potential careers in business and manufacturing, gaining insight into the importance of teamwork and problem-solving in the workplace. We’re excited to see where Brooklyn and Kylie’s career journeys take them in the future! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureLeaders #PenderleaMiddleSchool #BurgawMillingCo #CareerExploration #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Jameson Starkey Exploring Software Product Management! Today, Jameson Starkey from Topsail Middle School had the opportunity to explore the world of Software Product Management as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 💻📊 Jameson helped update slides for a remote, full-time job as a Software Product Manager, gaining insight into the tasks and responsibilities of managing software projects. It was a great opportunity for Jameson to see how tech professionals work behind the scenes and contribute to product development and business strategy. We’re excited to see Jameson’s continued interest in technology and can’t wait to see where this experience takes him! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureTechLeaders #TopsailMiddleSchool #SoftwareProductManagement #CareerExploration #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Cole Morcos & Sam Brummond at Jersey Mike’s Subs! Today, Cole Morcos and Sam Brummond from Topsail Middle School are getting hands-on experience at Jersey Mike’s Subs as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 🥪💼 Cole and Sam are learning about the fast-paced world of food service, observing how the team prepares delicious subs, manages customer orders, and keeps everything running smoothly. It’s a great opportunity for them to explore careers in the food industry and gain valuable skills in customer service, teamwork, and business operations. We’re excited to see where this experience takes Cole and Sam as they continue to explore career possibilities! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureEntrepreneurs #TopsailMiddleSchool #JerseyMikesSubs #CareerExploration #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Gia Odom at GE Healthcare! Today, Gia Odom, an 8th grader from Cape Fear Middle School, had the incredible opportunity to shadow a Regional Category Leader supporting HR and Labor Services at GE Healthcare as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 💼🌍 Gia joined an exciting meeting with colleagues from around the world – including Tiffany (Wisconsin), Cristiane (United Kingdom), Jill (Vermont), Marcelo (Brazil), Chris G (Texas), Darrell (Canada), Anton (UK), and Liz (Wisconsin from Peru). It was a unique chance for her to see firsthand how global collaboration works in the corporate world. We’re excited to have provided Gia with this valuable experience and look forward to seeing how it shapes her future career interests! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureLeaders #CareerExploration #GEHealthcare #GlobalCollaboration #CapeFearMiddleSchool

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Alba Long & Charlotte Zak with Mr. Perkins! Today, Alba Long and Charlotte Zak had the opportunity to shadow Mr. Perkins as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 👩‍🏫📚 Alba and Charlotte gained valuable insight into the world of education, observing Mr. Perkins in action and learning about the responsibilities of being a teacher. It was a great experience for them to explore how classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement come together to create a positive learning environment. We’re excited to see how this experience helps shape their future goals and continue their journey of career exploration! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureEducators #LearningFromTheBest #CareerExploration #AlbaAndCharlotte #InspiringFutureTeachers

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Brooke Fergerson at North Topsail Elementary! Today, Brooke Fergerson from Surf City Middle School had the opportunity to shadow a 4th grade Math and Science class at North Topsail Elementary as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 📚🔬 Brooke got a hands-on experience, observing the exciting world of teaching elementary students, learning about lesson planning, classroom management, and the dynamic teaching of math and science. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the field of education and get a glimpse into a future career in teaching. We’re excited to see where Brooke’s interests take her and look forward to her continued journey of career exploration! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureEducators #SurfCityMiddleSchool #NorthTopsailElementary #MathAndScience #LearningByDoing

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Cash Welborn at Pender High School! Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Cash Welborn from West Pender Middle School for PCS CTE Job Shadow Day at Pender High School! 🎒📚 Cash had the unique opportunity to shadow his mom, a Spanish teacher, gaining valuable insight into the world of education. He learned about lesson planning, student interaction, and the many aspects of teaching a foreign language. It was a fantastic experience for him to explore a potential career in education and see firsthand what it takes to be a teacher. We’re excited to see where Cash’s journey takes him as he continues to explore new career possibilities! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureEducators #WestPenderMiddle #PenderHighSchool #CareerExploration #LearningByDoing #FamilyInEducation

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Jack Kohler & Brady Hunt at Cape Fear Museum! Today, we were excited to host Jack Kohler and Brady Hunt from Surf City Middle School at the Cape Fear Museum as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 🏺📚 Jack and Brady had the fantastic opportunity to speak with our Museum Historian, Dr. Jan Davidson, and our Museum Collections Specialist, Devin Kelly. They learned about the fascinating work behind preserving history and curating collections, gaining valuable insights into careers in museums and historical research. We’re so glad to have had them here and look forward to seeing where their interests in history and museums take them! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureHistorians #SurfCityMiddleSchool #CapeFearMuseum #MuseumCareers #LearningFromTheBest

PCS CTE Job Shadow Day – Madison Engle at AME Builders! Today, Madison Engle from Topsail High School is stepping into the world of construction with a hands-on experience at AME Builders as part of PCS CTE Job Shadow Day! 🏗️🔨 Madison is learning the ropes of the building industry, gaining insight into the daily operations of construction projects and the various roles involved in bringing structures to life. This is a great opportunity to explore a potential career in construction management and the trades. We’re excited to see how this experience helps Madison build skills for the future, and we can’t wait to see where this journey takes her! #PCSCTEJobShadowDay #FutureBuilders #TopsailHighSchool #AMEBuilders #ConstructionCareers #LearningByDoing