Secondary and Career/Technical Education

Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications that are recognized by businesses and industries at the local, state, and national level.  These certifications distinguish students as having mastered critical knowledge and skills in their fields of study.   

Dinwiddie County Public Schools also partners with Brightpoint Community College.  Students who are interested are able to apply to study concurrently and earn college credit through Brightpoint Community College.  Our students also have the opportunity to attend Rowanty Technical Center which offers various CTE courses with certifications and licensure availability for certain fields. 

Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses have the opportunity to earn credits for participating in Work-Based Learning Programs (WBL). Student must apply and be selected upon successful completion of an interview. View our Work Based Learning Guide (in PDF format) for more information on WBL opportunities.

MajorClarity is a career and college readiness platform used to provide career exploration, college searches, financial aid opportunities, microcredentials and academic planning that allows students to select classes that align with their career goals.

All CTE Courses have an associated student organization. These organizations provide the student with opportunities to compete and expand their leadership skills. We encourage all CTE students to participate in these student organizations as a means to showcase their knowledge and skills at conferences and competitions.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) publishes an annual report containing postsecondary education and employment data.  In addition, SCHEV provide a wide range of Research and Statistics.  Visit their Post Completion Wages page, their Data for Localities page, and other informative reports to help guide your child through their educational decisions for the future. 

Mrs. Carly Woolfolk oversees and manages the Secondary Education and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs for Dinwiddie County Public Schools. Mrs. Woolfolk supervises all aspects of the 6-12th grade curriculum development and implementation as well as development and supervision of related grants. Additionally, Mrs. Woolfolk represents the division at Brightpoint Community College for Career and Education Consortium and serves as the Adult Education point of contact,

Mrs. Jaimee Clary, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, works closely with Mrs. Woolfolk to provide students in grades 6–12 with meaningful Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities. She oversees a variety of career exploration experiences, including Job Shadowing, School-Based Enterprise programs, internships and more. Plus, we provide career exploration and preparedness opportunities like Workforce Wednesday, Industry Day, Geared Up and The CTE Village, which are all designed to prepare students for success in the workforce.

Mrs. Mary Jo Beville serves as the Executive Secretary for Secondary Education and CTE.  She provides clerical assistance to Mrs. Woolfolk and the programs under the secondary umbrella.

Please contact your student’s school or the office of Secondary and Career and Technical Education, if you need additional information.