CTE Month at PSC offers students professional preparedness opportunities at every turn

Now that students have weathered the historic snowstorm of Pen-snow-pocalypse 2025, they can focus on making their own history as they prepare for their professional careers with the help of Pensacola State College.

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and PSC is celebrating with various events, workshops, and resources designed to prepare our student Pirates for success in their chosen professions. CTE students are those working toward an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, a vocational certificate or a college credit certificate. This spring, 27% of Pensacola State students are participating in CTE programs.

With a focus on hands-on learning, industry partnerships and real-world experiences, PSC’s CTE programs empower students to gain the necessary skills to excel in today’s competitive job market.

Pensacola State’s CTE Student Resources Director Deborah Hooks affirmed, “CTE aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, equipping learners with skills and insight needed to thrive in the workforce. CTE teaches practical skills students will use in the real world. It combines book knowledge with hands-on experience so students can walk into a job with real skills and abilities.”

To launch this month of professional empowerment and support, Pensacola State College invites students and prospective students to Financial Aid Day this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 1 on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Boulevard.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a listing of other CTE Month events at the College:

Feb. 3 – National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) info table 12 – 1:30 p.m. Pensacola

Campus Delaino Student Center, Bldg. 5. Enjoy some cookie cake!

Feb. 6 – Job Fair 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pensacola Campus, Bldg. 5

Feb. 13 – Resume Pop-up workshop 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. South Santa Rosa County Campus

Feb. 14 – CTE Open House 12 – 2 p.m. Pensacola Campus CTE office, Bldg. 6 Room 641.

Mardi Gras theme – cookie kits provided for students to decorate their own

cookies, and light refreshments will be available for all to enjoy!

Feb. 17 – Dress for Success Lunch & Learn with Pirates CARE 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pensacola

Campus Delaino Student Center, Bldg. 5. Enjoy a fashion show by the Pirates

CARE team and hair demonstrations from the School of Cosmetology!

Feb. 19 – Professional Headshots with CTE and Student Engagement (free!) 1 – 3 p.m. Pensacola Campus, Bldg. 27

Feb. 20 – NTHS info table and CTE resume pop-up 12 – 2 p.m. Warrington Campus,

Bldg. 3700

Feb. 25 – CTE and EOC Job & College-ready Fair 3 – 6 p.m. Century Campus, Century

Center

Feb. 27 – Beads and Burgers Mardi Gras event with TRiO 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pensacola

Campus, Bldg. 5 Gazebo. Grab some beads, enjoy burgers and live

music for lunch, then finish off with King Cake provided by the Molly McGuire

School of Culinary Arts.  PSC swag giveaways offered by the College

Marketing team.

For qualifying students and alumni, the College’s CTE Student Resources office provides textbook loans, computer lab access, career advising, resume assistance, professional development, a handshake job board, and scholarships.

To learn if you qualify for services, fill out the CTE application. Submit the completed forms, a copy of your class schedule, and your financial aid award letter to the CTE Student Resources office at the Pensacola Campus, Bldg 6/Room 641.

For more information about CTE programs, please call (850) 484-1654. Deborah Hooks and the CTE team are happy to assist you!