Career & Technical Education
CTE Internships
CTE Internships
Explore a career, gain workplace experience, and connect classroom learning to your future through an MHS CTE Internship. Internships are available to juniors and seniors ages 16 or older and can take the place of one in-person MHS class.
Eligibility & Expectations
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Students should have a minimum 2.0 GPA and fewer than six absences in each course during the previous semester. Prior Loss of Privilege may affect eligibility.
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Students must provide reliable transportation.
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Earning credit requires at least 120 internship hours, Canvas assignments, required meetings, and professional conduct.
How to Apply
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Review the CTE Internship Handbook with a parent or guardian.
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Complete the online application, including a 250–500-word essay about your career interests and goals.
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Upload the signed Student and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment from page 9 of the handbook.
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Once your internship site is approved, submit the paper Internship Training Agreement, signed by you, your parent/guardian, and your employer, to Ms. Fazio in Office B225, Magnolia Campus.
Placement is not guaranteed. Need help identifying a potential internship site? Indicate this on your application.
Questions? Contact Megan Fazio (meganfazio@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
ACT WorkKeys
ACT WorkKeys & CTE Recognition
ACT WorkKeys measures workplace skills used across careers and industries. Students who have completed—or are currently completing—a Level 1 and Level 2 CTE course are eligible to participate.
Fall Testing: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Students will receive an email with their testing location and additional instructions.
- Earn an ACT National Career Readiness Certificate at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum level based on your scores.
- Add a nationally recognized credential to your résumé.
- Receive your green CTE graduation cord and recognition at the spring CTE Concentrator Ceremony, with medals awarded based on performance.
Students must complete the required CTE courses and take WorkKeys to receive their green graduation cord.
Prepare: Use ACT WorkKeys practice resources and the WorkKeys lessons available in IXL.
Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
SkillsUSA
Build technical and workplace skills through hands-on competitions, leadership activities, and career exploration. Contact Mr. Estes for more info!
FCCLA
Explore careers in areas such as education, culinary arts, and design while developing leadership skills. Contact Ms.Clark for more info!
DECA
Develop business, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship skills through competitions and leadership opportunities. Contact Ms. Amos for more info!
HOSA
Explore healthcare careers through competitions, service projects, and leadership opportunities. Contact Ms. Burks or Ms. Konopka for more info!
Kevin Wilson
CTE Director
krwilson@mgsd.k12.nc.us
Sara Hensler
CTE Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator (CIMC)
sarahensler@mgsd.k12.nc.us
Megan Fazio
Career Devlopment Coordinator/Special Populations Coordinator (CDC/SPC)
meganfazio@mgsd.k12.nc.us