Gordon Central High School Work-Based Learning

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So proud of the Class of ‘23! 👩🏻‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓Didn’t get pics with all of the WBL students, but here’s some of them. Future nurses, dental hygienists, cyber security specialists, linemen, graphic designers, CNAs, crime scene investigators, welders, dieticians, teachers, business owners, and so much more! Can’t wait to see what they do! 💙

Who’s hungry? You’ll find work-based learning students at many establishments around town developing valuable employability skills.
Congratulations to these graduating seniors who have completed pathways in Healthcare Science, Early Childhood Ed, Information Technology, Journalism, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, & JROTC.


Arwen Boyle - Panda Express
Haven Tate - Zaxby’s
Jaylen Donaldson - Ruby Tuesday
Janya Trammell - Little Caesars
Jaslen Jimenez - Cookout

Look at those genuine smiles! Do you think they’re happy that they get to work at Chick-fil-A? Or maybe because they’re about to graduate? 😄 It has truly been a pleasure getting to know these 4 the last 2 years! Can’t wait to see the great things they’re going to do next! 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓 💙

Thank you to Deputy Chief Terry Mills, Training Chief Nathan Saylors, Brett Sane, and Erik Henson for speaking to students about careers and job openings with the City of Calhoun Fire and Utilities Departments today.

Beautiful weather means a busy day at the car wash for senior Parker Chastain and junior Braxton Carnes. Both guys have completed construction pathways and participated in sports. Stop by and visit them at Stroll ‘n Shine!

Senior Braydon Hammontree has completed a construction pathway and placed 4th in electrical at Skills USA last year. He works at Champion Lawncare and plans to attend lineman school. On a recent job evaluation, owner Tim Kolterman stated “Braydon's learning curve is the fastest I've ever seen. He is gifted mechanically. Can run even the most complicated mowing equipment I have satisfactorily. Outstanding young man!" Warrior proud! 💙

What a great opportunity for current 10-12th graders! Contact Mrs. Connally by Friday to apply or nominate someone.
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The spring production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame was an amazing showcase of talented students, including senior WBL student Nathaniel Wolfe as Captain Phoebus de Martin. Nathaniel has been interning with the Ashworth Middle School chorus this year, performing duties such as leading vocal warm-ups, assisting in rehearsals, and organizing the music library. In March, Nathaniel earned a Superior in Student Conducting at LGPE, Large Group Performance Evaluation. After graduation, Nathaniel will attend Shorter University to pursue a degree in music education. We are proud of you Nathaniel! 💙🎶

Senior Estefani Alvarez has worked at the Shaw D4 turf plant since August. Her supervisor said she is a hard worker and a fast learner. She recently completed training and is now a Certified On-the-Job Trainer. Estefani has completed a healthcare pathway and plans to further her education to achieve her goal of becoming an ultrasound tech. We are proud of Estefani and appreciate Shaw Industries for employing our students. 💙