There are benefits for students who have attained a credential. They have a documented skill set, are more marketable in the employment arena, and are better prepared to succeed in a post-secondary environment. Credentialing offers students authentic evidence of skill attainment that is relevant to careers and continuing education.

CTE programs are major contributors to Martin County's supply of skilled workers for local businesses. Business and industry normally consider external credentialing a reliable "predictor of success" for entry-level employment. Labor pools with specific technical skills along with foundational and transferrable skills attract business to locate and operate in our region. It is the goal of Martin County CTE to increase the number of students who earn an Industry Recognized Credential each year through innovative CTE programs and pathways. 

Below are the credentials made available to CTE students in Martin County.

• Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)

• Certified Production Technician (CPT) - Safety and Maintenance Awareness

• CPR Certification

• First Aid

• Google Educator Level 1

• National Beef Quality Assurance Cow/Calf Certification

• National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Certification

• North Carolina Beef Quality Assurance

• North Carolina Nurse Aide I Certification (CNA)

• OSHA 10 Hour Safety (Agriculture, Manufacturing, & Health Care)

• ServSafe (Food Handler and Food Protection Manager)

• Stop the Bleed

• Prevent Blindness

• Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)