Destigmatizing Career & Technical Education

by John Reid

On Thursday, February 15, the Prince William Committee of 100 will host a gathering at Don Jose’s Kitchen in Manassas to discuss the stigmas of Career and Technical Education. Among the speakers will be Tara Eason, CTE Coordinator of Manassas City Public Schools and Zuzana Steen, Academic and Community Relations Director of Micron.

The event will focus on engagement on challenges regarding Career & Technical Education. Interested participants can visit the link to register.

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