Lewis County Schools District

Trina Weaks photo Trina Weaks

CTE Supervisor

tweaks@lewisk12.org

931-796-3264

Brandi Feichtinger pic Brandi Feichtinger

Workforce & Career Development Specialist

bfeichtinger@lewisk12.org

931-628-1295 or 931-796-4085

Our vision for Lewis County students is to provide promising pathways toward equity and access while making students productive Tennesseans. At Lewis County, we provide CTE opportunities at both the middle and high school level.

CTE Offerings & Programs of Study

CTE Video

Tabitha Dickerson

tdickerson@lewisk12.org

Accounting

Audra Flippo

aflippo@lewisk12.org

Agriculture (Food Science, Horticulture,

Small/Large Animal Science

Lauren Hamm

lhamm@lewisk12.org

TAP (Teaching as a Profession)

Kelly Hinson

kshinson@lewisk12.org

Health Science/Diagnostic Services

Julie Whitehead

jwhitehead@lewisk12.org

Family Consumer Science/Home Ec.

Tom Knickerbocker

tom.knickerbocker@tcathohenwald.edu

Construction/

Building Construction Technology

Tom Jalomo

tjalomo@lewisk12.org

Office Management & Web Design

Chasity Owen

cowen@lewisk12.org

Health Science/Nursing Services

Brian Peery

bpeery@lewisk12.org

Agriculture Business

Tennessee Electronic Library

The Tennessee Electronic Library has career prep, test prep, resume writing tool, etc.

CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization)

FBLA

FCCLA

FFA

HOSA

SkillsUSA

Industry Credential Certification Opportunities

Adult, Infant, & Child CPR/AED/First Aid

AMSA Food & Science Safety

BASF Plant Science

BENZ Floral Design

Certified EKG Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CompTIA IT Fundamentals

Education Fundamental

ETA Customer Service Specialist

FAA Part 107

NCCER

OSHA10

ServSafe Food Handler

Web Design

TCAT Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Aesthetics

Automotive

Building Construction Technology

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice/Correctional Officer

Digital Arts Design

Forestry Ag

Industrial Maintenance

Machining

Office Management

Power Sports

Welding

Truck Driving

Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction

Students have the opportunity to choose the Industry 4.0 pathway. The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction was developed by TDOE for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation. Students who earn the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction will be more prepared to seamlessly transition into the workforce. For more information, see Brian Qualls, School Counselor. Contact information: bqualls@lewisk12.org or 931-796-4085.

Work-Based Learning

Tracy Tenison

ttenison@lewisk12.org

WBL & School Based Enterprise

WBL Digital Arts & Design

Workforce & Career Development

Brandi Feichtinger

bfeichtinger@lewisk12.org

931-628-1295

Workforce Development Partner

Hohenwald Chamber of Commerce logo

lewis county work ethics matter logo Work Ethics Matters

Work Ethics Matters was established after speaking with local businesses and industry about their concerns for the local workforce. This initiative encourages the overall mindset that work ethics are a key portion of being a successful employee and member of society.

lewis county junior work ethics matter Work Ethics Juniors

A program that is designed for middle school students that focuses on the following key components: good attendance, time management, being positive, good manners, team players, staying drug free, and more. Through this program students learn key soft skills that include how to tie a tie, introduce themselves, and properly shake hands. In addition, they complete other projects and listen to guest speakers.

Brandi Around Town & Beyond

Brandi Feichtinger Cartoon

work ethics matter Tennessee Work Ethics Diploma Distinction

Work Ethics Distinction honors both students and employers by verifying students who have participated in soft skills education while in high school. Seniors have the opportunity to earn the Work Ethics Distinction Diplomas. The “Work Ethic Distinction” is a workforce readiness credential that can be earned by high school seniors. Seniors who obtain this distinction are potentially proving to employers that they are both college and career ready. Seniors who earn this distinction will be honored at the Excellence in Education Banquet and receive a medal and be recognized at graduations. Seniors must earn at least 32 points. For more information visit TN Work Ethic Site. Please see the list of standards attached.

Tennessee Work Ethic Distinction Standards- PDF