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Ross Collins CTE is a career and technical education center located on the campus of Meridian High School.  Career and Technical education prepares students for jobs from entry-level to the most advanced.  

At Ross Collins, students can explore career options, gain insight into fields of employment, prepare for a wide range of occupations, and upgrade knowledge as work requirements change.

Every program follows a standardized, statewide curriculum.  Several of the classes at Ross Collins offer dual credit opportunities and National Certification opportunities.

For 3rd year students, a Work Based Learning Class may be taken that will involve an internship (11th/12th only).

Matt Johnson | Director

Tawanda McClelland | Assistant Director

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Dual Credit

Most programs offer Dual Credit through MCC.  Students earn college credit while in the Ross Collins class, but they do not have to go to the MCC campus.


Certification

Most programs offer some type of certification that aids in  career path.  Examples:  NCCER, and Solidworks.


Student Organizations

Through student organizations, our teachers provide opportunities to expand and enhance students’ overall educational experiences, improve their social skills, gain self-confidence, acquire leadership skills, and learn how to function as a member of a group or team.  The following student organizations create a medium for interaction among students, faculty, staff, and the community as a whole: 

  • DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, An Association of Marketing students
  • FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
  • HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America
  • Educators Rising - Future Educators
  • TSA - Technology Student Association
  • SkillsUSA - Trade, technical and skilled service occupations
  • NCCER - National Center for Construction Education, and Research