Posted June 28, 2023

Students Earn Over 5,000 Industry Credentials

Johnston County CTE students have the opportunity to earn industry recognized credentials in the career pathway they choose to pursue.  The attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential ensures that students graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education.   

An industry-recognized certification or credential helps students:

  • Validate their knowledge and skill attainment with an industry-recognized certification
  • Stand out in a field of job applicants
  • Start at a higher salary level

An industry-recognized certification or credential helps businesses:

  • Save many hours of training time because their new hire is already trained
  • Be confident that the credential holder has already learned a specific set of skills

From the OSHA certification to the Microsoft Office Specialist, Johnston County CTE students are obtaining workforce ready skills that enhance their career readiness. JCPS CTE offers approximately 85 various credentials that students can obtain while in high school.  JCPS CTE makes credentials a priority by paying for teacher credential training, student vouchers, and any equipment/supplies that are needed to ensure students are ready to meet the certification requirements.

Teachers, principals, and central services staff are also informed of the credentialing program through a newsletter produced by JCPS CTE Program Specialist called the “Credential Corner.”   Below are just a few of credentials made available to CTE students in Johnston County Public Schools.

  • Adobe Certified Professional 
  • ANSI-Accredited Food Protection Manager (ServSafe)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Career Management Certifications 
  • Certified Production Technician (CPT)
  • CFR 14 Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Esri Drone2Map
  • First Aid
  • Law and Pub Safety Introduction Competency
  • Microsoft Office Specialist
  • NFPA 2400 (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) 
  • NC Beef Quality Assurance
  • NCDOT NC Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Permit