A career technical education program in southeast Alabama that simulates workplace environments in seven different industries has been selected as the model throughout the state.
Carroll High School's Career Center was recently selected as the model for 85 similar simulated workforce programs throughout the state. Workplace Coordinator Amanda Campbell says seven of the career center's 10 CTE programs have converted their classrooms into simulated businesses that reflect services offered within the community.
In its full implementation across all of the programs next school year, the career center courses are expected to involve industry-indicative uniforms for the students, time entry for them to clock in and out of class, leadership positions - such as managers - for which the students can apply and interview, and soft skills development.