CTAE Description:

The Pike County Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program prepares students for success in college, careers, and beyond by providing hands-on learning opportunities in a variety of industries. Through engaging coursework, state-of-the-art facilities, and real-world experiences like internships and work-based learning, students develop technical skills, explore career pathways, and gain valuable leadership abilities. Whether pursuing careers in healthcare, agriculture, heavy equipment operation, technology, or other high demand, high wage career fields, Pike County CTAE equips students with the tools to excel in a competitive workforce and make meaningful contributions to our community.

WBL Description:
The vision of Pike County High School’s Work-Based Learning Program is to equip students for their future career by providing relevant, on-the-job experiences in industry-specific settings (ROI). By focusing on ROI, ensuring our students gain practical skills, valuable insights, and real-world connections, we aim to prepare them to compete in a global workforce.
Students may earn course credit while applying skills gained in CTAE courses off campus in a work setting. Some of these internships have even converted to long term career opportunities after graduation!
Eligibility Requirements: Must be 16+, have reliable transportation, be on track to graduate, and have positive attendance and behavior records.

WBL Student Application

Pathways Offered On PCHS Campus:
– Heavy Equipment Operator
– Therapeutic Services/Allied Health & Medicine
– Veterinary Science
– Agricultural Mechanics Systems
– Agricultural Mechanics & Electrical Systems
– JROTC (offered offsite through a partnership with Lamar County High School)
– Programming, Games, Apps, & Society

*Additional pathways and courses offered through our partnership with Griffin Regional College & Career Academy and Southern Crescent Technical College

Community and Business Partnerships
We proudly partner with local businesses that support student success through internships, mentoring, and workplace experiences. These relationships are key to preparing students for their future careers.

**Persons seeking further information concerning the career and technical education offerings and specific pre-requisite criteria should contact:
Mrs. Jennifer Shepherd
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Director331 Pirate Dr.
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8770
shephej@pike.k12.ga.us

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Dr. Melissa Smith, Title II Coordinator
7454 Hwy. 19 South
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8489
smithm@pike.k12.ga.us

Dr. Melissa Smith, Title IX Coordinator
7454 Hwy. 19 South
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8489
smithm@pike.k12.ga.us

Carrie Dawson, Section 504 Coordinator
7454 Hwy. 19 South
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8489
dawsonc@pike.k12.ga.us

Notice of Non-Descrimination – 

Pike County Schools CTAE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides
equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies:

Melissa Smith
Assistant Superintendent
7454 Hwy. 19 South Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-8489
smithm@pike.k12.ga.us