About Us

Smyth County Public Schools is committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills required for successful post - secondary education, training, and subsequent employment. An increased focus on career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation enables students to effectively prepare to meet the challenges of the 21st century marketplace.

The goals and objectives of our workforce development efforts focus on:

• Assisting students with making the connection between the classroom and the "world of work"
• Communicating the relationship that knowledge and skills have to earnings, and earnings to lifestyle choices
• Communicating the reality of lifelong learning
• Encouraging students to pursue a rigorous course of study
• Developing partnerships between business/industry and educators
• Communicating workforce trends and careers in demand
• Communicating dual credit and industry credential options for students
• Integrating employability skills training into existing curriculums
• Developing effective adult training programs