Career and Technical Education
Mission Statement
The mission of the GLCSD Career and Technical Center is to provide a high-quality, technical, and hands-on education that lead students to career opportunities, and to become successful members of our community.
Vision Statement
To offer career pathway programs that are relevant to students’ interests, industry projections, and community needs that create seamless transitions to college and career.
Focus
The focus of the GLCSD Career and Technical Center is to prepare students for the competitive workforce through career and technical education.
The GLCSD Career & Technical Center is located adjacent to Greenwood High School. Enrollment is open to students from Amanda Elzy, Greenwood, and Leflore County High Schools.
Students apply for a career pathway program during the course selection process for the upcoming school year. We currently offer the following programs and services:
Programs
Culinary Arts
Law & Public Safety
Carpentry
Digital Media
Simulation and Animation Design
Teacher Academy
Health Science
Work-Based Learning
Services
Career and Technical Counseling Services
Students Support Services through our Student Services Coordinator
Staff
Jamie Jyles – Director of Career and Technical Center
Dr. Robie Greene – Student Services Coordinator
Shirley Speight – Secretary
LaKenda Price – CTE Guidance Counselor
Amy Slater – Work-Based Learning Instructor
Emma Dunlap – Culinary Arts Instructor
Kathy Robie – Law & Public Safety Instructor
Richard Reese – Carpentry Instructor
Leigha Watson – Digital Media / Simulation & Animation Design Instructor
Shakeya Leflore-Johnson – Teacher Academy Instructor
Linda Harris – Custodian