Chapel Hill High School, Douglas County High School, and Lithia Springs High School each had
their Health Science Pathways awarded Industry Re-Certification in Healthcare by the Georgia Department of Education and Hometown Health last month.
Industry certification for a high school pathway reflects a collaborative effort among the state Department of Education, the local school district, and relevant business and industry associations. Achieving this recognition serves as a "stamp of excellence" and signifies the highest standard of program quality. The achievement is designated by programs that have undergone rigorous review by business and industry leaders.
Students enrolled in these programs benefit from curriculum and instruction aligned with current industry standards, enhancing their readiness for successful careers. Additionally, the certification ensures that teaching methods are continually updated, and students gain hands-on experience in labs designed to mirror real-world medical environments.
Communities recognize that schools pursuing this distinction are committed to preparing students for the workforce and supporting Georgia’s 21st-century workforce needs.
Tekmekia Gilchrist, Executive Director of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), 
shared her enthusiasm for the achievement.
“Our goal is to achieve Industry Certification across all CTAE programs," she said. "Earning this recognition as a program of excellence instills pride in our students and validates the skills they are developing to become work-ready. We extend special thanks to pathway teachers Monique Tolbert, Tittana White, Georgia Thomasson, Anthony Hunter, Maurica Rodgers, and Jennifer Handy for their outstanding contributions to expanding our Health Science pathways and successfully achieving Industry Re-Certification.”