aspire trade high school
This innovative industry specific trade school serving grades 9-12 is a project
of Aspire Carolinas Foundation Inc. This school is the only charter model of its
kind in North Carolina featuring “hands-on” labs. At this rigorous academic
school students will have the ability to earn a diploma AND a trade certificate
during their four years. Students will begin trade instruction in their freshman
year and will be able to enter an apprenticeship with a local company during
their senior year to gain additional experience. Students will have
opportunities to explore career options in industry-specific trades like HVAC,
plumbing, data science, carpentry, culinary, masonry/ceramic tile,
welding/fabrication, medical assistant, and medical coding. We are currently
exploring additional career fields, such as, CNC machining, robotics, 3D
printing, automotive, and horticulture (commercial greenhouse)/ business
hydroponics. Students will have trade instructors that are experts in their
industry and will use curriculum that would lead students towards NC trade
certification or licensure if that is available in their chosen field.