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Career and Technical Education includes the 16 different career pathways. This video highlights the agriculture programs available in SC high schools. These three FMSD Agriculture Teachers have different areas of expertise so some classes, such as Natural Resources and Pre-Veterinary Science, require students to shutter or transport themselves to and from their home school.
Madison Huddy, Catawba Ridge HS
Tim Pasour, Fort Mill HS
Gee Parker, Nation Ford HS
Catawba Riverkeeper has various volunteer opportunities and events that will appeal to those interested in environmental issues and sustainability.
Carolina Eco Innovators Scholarship Competition open to high school students within the Catawba River basin. Submission deadline is typically in January. High school students are invited to submit an idea they have to help solve an environmental problem of their choosing. Submissions range from ideas on ways to reduce pollution/trash to proposed solutions to climate change issues and more. The possibilities are endless!
The link above also notes other related scholarships.
Morgan Long (she/her)
Education Manager
704-679-9494 ext 109
Local veterinary professionals help FMSD students interested in the various careers in their field. As their work and safety of their staff allows, they provide shadowing opportunities and internships for our veterinary science students. Students can also look for volunteer opportunities.
Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia SC has various education programs. The ZooTeen Conservation Team requires 80 hours and runs from September-August (bi-monthly for at least one year).
Greenville Zoo has a volunteer program for 14-17 year old students.
Tiger World has a volunteer program the first Saturday of every month starting at 3pm. Please note that if you are under 18 years old, you need a parent or guardian with you.
Raptor Center in Huntersville allows for students as young as 6th grade to volunteer and learn.
Virtual Internship Program
The University of NC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is excited to offer a virtual internship program for high school students! This 6-week, online-only program will allow students the opportunity to learn from NRI Principal Investigators, participate in group mentoring sessions, and complete an independent nutrition research project and presentation. Just click here to learn more.
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