Somerset County Technical High School
Somerset County Technical High School is a feeder school of Somerset County’s two high schools – Washington Academy & High School and Crisfield Academy & High School. To promote collaboration, the modern 103,000 sf LEED Gold Certified building is organized around Career Clusters and is designed to be a teaching tool with exposed structure and systems. The fourteen programs in trade careers and Project Lead the Way programs (Biomed and Pre-Engineering) provide a pathway to the Economic Engines of the LESMD, including Aerospace on the Shore.
Students receive hands-on training in the classroom as they work toward job-related certifications. Internships and apprenticeships with various LESMD industries and businesses provide real-world opportunities to put new and developing skills into action.
Additional student growth opportunities consist of summer enrichment camps, the SkillsUSA program, student internships, and driver’s education co-sponsored by Somerset County and the Tri-County Council.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Enrollment in Maryland Public Schools-2019
Regional Programs & Courses
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From the Boardwalk and beaches to the Chesapeake Bay, this sector is critical to the LESMD regional economy. It includes the subsectors of hospitality, conventions, travel sports, sport fishing, and major events such as the White Marlin Open in Ocean City. The Culinary Arts Program gives high school students an opportunity to learn about, and prepare for college careers in the Hospitality Profession. This is a hands-on program that provides the students with a great deal of workplace experience.
Economic Engine – Tourism and Conventions
PLTW Engineering Design & Electronics courses are designed to inspire future engineers with courses ranging from Aerospace Engineering to Digital Electronics. Each PLTW Engineering course engages students in interdisciplinary activities like working with a client to design a home, programming electronic devices or robotic arms, or exploring algae as a biofuel source.
Economic Engine – Manufacturing
The Academy of Health Professions is a two-year program that combines classroom, lab style instruction, and clinical experience to train the healthcare professionals of the future. Students have the opportunity to earn state and/or nationally recognized certifications, and college credit with Wor-Wic Community College.
Economic Engine – Healthcare
Local Internship Partners
