The SVHEC’s Career Tech Academy (CTA) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Rising high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot in this in-demand program offering hands-on training in automation & robotics, energy systems technology, HVAC, information technology, and welding.
Rising seniors may apply for the Year 2 Work-Based Learning (WBL) program provides work experiences for students by pairing them with a regional employer so they can gain valuable on-the-job training. Through a partnership with the SoVA RISE Collaborative, the Work-Based Learning program offers students an entrepreneurship track to give them the knowledge, skills, and mentorship needed to start a small business.
The Career Tech Academy is open to students from Charlotte, Halifax, and Mecklenburg Counties. CTA partnerships with Danville and Southside Virginia Community Colleges means students are dual-enrolled so they earn college and high school credits at the same time. According to SVHEC data, 60% of CTA students use these credits to continue their education at a four-year college or university. The other 40% of CTA students use their training, skills, and certifications to enter the workforce after completing high school.
Contact Us
To learn more about opportunities available through the Career Tech Academy, students may speak with their high school representative or reach out to CTA Director Rosa Dunn. We’re also happy to schedule a tour if you’d like to see our labs in-person.