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Dorchester County
Tuning into Talent: A Student's Apprenticeship at WHCP
When Shamara Cephas began her journey in interactive media at the Dorchester
Career & Technology Center, she immediately stood out for her creativity and curiosity.
The program introduced her to the work of digital storytelling, broadcasting, and media
production-a perfect match for her interests and talents. When the program sunset,
Dorchester Career & Technology Center staff partnered with WHCP Radio to create a
tailored apprenticeship for the talented media student, including hosting her own
show. This experience-built confidence, technical skills, and college-level readiness.
Talbot County
Talbot County Public Schools Successfully Pilots BACE Exam with Strong
Early Momentum
Talbot County Public Schools’ Biomedical Science program
took an important step toward adopting an approved
industry-recognized credential by piloting the
Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) this
school year. In collaboration with neighboring counties,
TCPS Biomedical Science teachers aligned curriculum,
shared resources, and used Perkins funding to purchase
targeted instructional materials, preparing students for this
rigorous biotechnology credential, which has a national
pass rate of 63%. Students who had previously completed
the BioMed pathway, as well as those currently on track to
complete it, opted to take the exam.
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