Timmy Smith, a Career and Technical Education teacher at Roanoke Rapids High School, was recognized by the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees at their meeting on April 17th. Felicia Booker, Executive Director of CTE, Accountability, and Testing presented Mr. Smith with a Craft Instructor Recognition letter and pin for 10 years of continuous service from NCCER. His service and dedication contributed to building a safe, productive, and sustainable workforce of craft professionals by providing trainees with a foundation for success and advancement in various career pathways.
Superintendent Julie Thompson stated, "We are thankful to have teachers like Mr. Smith in our district providing real world skills to our students in CTE, and we are looking forward to continued success from his program."
Since 1996, Craft Instructors have been essential in our efforts to develop the construction workforce. Years of standardized training have had a profound impact by providing trainees with skills and knowledge that lead to meaningful and life changing opportunities.