Welcome to the Mountain Heritage CTE Career Center
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic knowledge, technical skills, and real-world experiences needed to prepare for future employment and post-secondary education. Through career pathways and hands-on learning, students explore interests, develop workplace skills, and connect learning to meaningful career goals.
At Mountain Heritage High School, CTE programs and Career Center services are coordinated by Nicole Robinson, Career Development Coordinator, who oversees the CTE Internship Program, Work-Based Learning initiatives, and Career Development Plans, supporting students as they connect their strengths and interests to future career pathways.
For more information about CTE programs, internships, or career planning opportunities, contact snrobinson@yanceync.net
Upcoming Events/Important Information
SMathHacks 2026: The hackathon is virtual for non-NCSSM students, allowing all North Carolina high schoolers to participate from their homes. Registration is free and is now open here: SMathHacks Registration Form. More information can be found at: https://smathhacks.ncssm.edu/.
Hospitality Scholarships: Each year, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Foundation awards a wide variety of hospitality scholarships to students across the state of North Carolina. These funds support the pursuit of higher education for future hospitality leaders. In 2025, we awarded $37,500 in scholarship funding to 12 students.
R. Flake Shaw Scholarship: North Carolina Farm Bureau awards the R. Flake Shaw Scholarship to students pursuing higher education in an agricultural-related discipline. Completed applications are due on or before March 2, 2026. There is a University Application and a Community College Application.
Internship Information
Past Internship Sites
Education & Training
Yancey County Schools
Blue Ridge Elementary
Burnsville Elementary
South Toe Elementary
East Yancey Middle School
Cane River Middle School
Health Science
Yancey County Health Department
Mountain Medical Arts
Amethyst Dental
Aldridge Eye
Project Promise
Smoky Ridge
Business Management & Administration
PATH – Partners Aligned Toward Health
YMCA
Yancey County Chamber of Commerce
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Yancey County Sheriff’s Department
Yancey County Emergency Management (County Planner)
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center
Cane River Veterinary Wellness Clinic
Pegasus Hill Farm
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Peterson’s Trucking
Hershel’s Garage
Holcombe Auto Repair
Carolina Collision
Ctigo
Architecture & Construction
Gray Construction
CBA Construction
Bryant’s Land Development
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Rinehart Photography
Internship Requirements
An internship is a work-based learning experience where a student participates in the daily operations at a work site under the direct supervision of a business mentor. To receive high school credit for an internship experience, a minimum of 120 documented work hours are required. Students are NOT allowed to complete more than one period of a CTE Internship within the same semester. Internships prepare students for postsecondary education and future careers through observation and participation in the daily operations of a career in a general career field, provide experience in real-world application of job tasks acquired by utilizing durable employability skills in an authentic workforce activity, and allow students to gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the pathway of the students choice.
Application Process: Students can obtain the required application and Internship Packet from the Career Development Coordinator.
To apply, students must:
Complete and submit an internship application to the Career Development Coordinator.
Provide two teacher recommendations to the Career Development Coordinator.
Maintain good attendance and behavior records and remain in good academic standing.
Obtain a Youth Employment Certificate if under the age of 18.
All internship applications must be reviewed and approved by the Career Development Coordinator before placement. Students interested in participating should see Mrs. Nicole Robinson for more information.
Student responsibilities:
Provide transportation to and from the internship site.
Follow all school and work site rules and regulations
Meet eligibility requirements as outlined in the student handbook
Submit all required documentation and attend orientation sessions with the Career Development Coordinator before beginning work
Complete a minimum of 120 hours to earn high school credit