"Where Your Future Begins"

    Who We Are

    DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM POWERED BY NAVISTAR
    Heyward Career and Technology Center
    “Where Your Future Begins!”
    Sherry Rivers, Principal (srivers@richlandone.org)

    Richland School District One is offering a new Diesel Technology program in partnership with Navistar, the world’s largest manufacturer of diesel engines and trucks. This program is located at Heyward Career & Technology Center which serves 7 high schools in Richland One. This partnership with Navistar is only 1 of 4 high school partnerships in the nation and the only high school program on the east coast. This involves a $500,000 investment by Navistar and will produce entry-level diesel technicians with certifications through ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). This three-year program allows students to learn technical knowledge and skills as well as gain opportunities through shadowing, field studies, and internships. After high school, students in this program may continue their education at a post-secondary institution, enroll in the military, or enter the work force in careers such as diesel technician, service manager, equipment service technician, and pre-engineering.

    Parents of Richland One 10th graders should call Heyward Career and Technology Center at 735-3343 or contact the guidance counselor at their high school for additional information.

    Our Mission
    Heyward Career and Technology Center provides essential knowledge and skills to make a successful transition from high school to postsecondary education and/or the workplace. 


    Our Beliefs 
    - Our students are our highest priority
    - All students can achieve and succeed
    - Honesty, integrity and mutual respect are essential
    - Everyone is responsible for the success of our students
    - Students learn best when they are actively engaged

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    Heyward's 40th Anniversary
    Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 21st and plan to join us from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate 40 years of providing "Skills for a Lifetime"!

    Additional information is forthcoming.

    Ford AAA Competition

    Spring 2013 Student Auto Skills State Finals:
    1st Place - Damien Smith and Brandon Velazquez (Team)

    Brandon Velazquez, Edwin Martin (teacher), Damien Smith

    Brandon and Damien, juniors in the Automotive Technology program, earned the first place trophy for perfectly diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical “bugs” deliberately placed in a 2013 Ford Focus SE in just under an hour.  They also received the trophy for scoring the highest on the State Qualifying Exam, which was administered to over 300 students in Automotive Technology programs across the state.   In addition Brandon and Damien earned over $30,000 in scholarships as well as tools from Snap-On.


    Fall 2012 Student Auto Skills State Finals:
    3rd Place - Luis Dominguez and Miles Mint (Team)

    Great Barbering Opportunity

    Heyward's First Annual
    Awards Banquet

    Student-of-the-Year
    CATE's Nominees:
    Luis Dominguez
    Chelsea Johnson
    Alexis King
    James Montes
    Carissa Patterson
    Bronte Ward
    Brianna Wright and Vernon Dennis - winners (tied)


    Outstanding Students-of-the-Year
    ROW's Nominees:
    Aaron Bush
    Qwanda Earle
    Davon Johnson
    Briana McCloud
    Jabria Thomas - winner


    EXCEL:
    Kieana Goodman - winner




    HOSA State Conference Winners
    Public Speaking:
    1st Place - Briana Wright and Hunter Fletcher
    2nd Place - Carissa Patterson and Ji'rah Walker
    3rd Place - Jessica Curry and Morris Williams

    Speaking Skills:
    1st Place - Olivia Galloway

    Pharmacology Knowledge Test:
    3rd Place - Alexis King

    Extemporaneous Writing:
    1st Place - Lamonica Jones

    Public Service Announcement:
    3rd Place - Danesha Williams, Armani Pollard, Jaikeshia Littles, and Kailah Jenkins (Team)

    Extemporaneous Speaking:
    3rd Place - Derrick Frazier

    Job Seeking Skills:
    Top 6 - Maya Dilligard and Shekera Williams

    Scholarship:
    $250.00 - Braylyn Salmond



    SkillsUSA State Conference Winners
    Video Product:
    1st Place - Jasmine Wright

    Action Skills:
    1st Place - Chara Thompson

    Cisco Networking:
    1st Place - Ernest Boyd

    Entrepreneurship:
    1st Place - Kaushanti Boyd, Frances Daley, and Dayja Reynolds (Team)

    Automotive Service Technology:
    2nd Place - Luis Dominguez

    Mobile Electronics:
    2nd Place - Deshaun Watson

    Cisco Networking:
    3rd Place - Albertus Conklin

    Job Interviewing Skills:
    4th Place - Darius Galloway

    Computer Repair:
    4th Place - Daniel Langley
    5th Place - Johnathan Shivers



    DECA State Conference Winners
    2013 - 2014 Vice President of Media Relations:
    Daniel James

    Hotel and Lodging Management:
    2nd Place - Shaireef Johnson

    Placed in the top ten of their category:
    Mary Perry - Business Service Marketing
    Alicia Hopkins - Retail Merchandising
    Jalon Percy - Human Resource Management



    FCCLA Conference Winners
    Culinary Arts Team Invitational State Conference:
    1st Place - Dayveon Burrell, Peri DeVeaux, and Christopher Taylor

    Culiniar Arts Team Invitational Regional Conference:
    3rd - Dayveon Burrell, Peri DeVeaux, and Christopher Taylor

    Heyward's Presentation to Harvest Hope Food Bank

    Thank you to everyone who assisted and supported Heyward's Harvest Hope Food Drive. With all of the generosities we were able to raise 1,943 lbs of non-perishables and $1,000.00 of monetary donations. Special thanks to the students and staff who did a great job at the various locations each Saturday during the month February. Also, thanks to Joe Pinner who assisted Heyward in the presentation to Bobbi Bouknight of Harvest Hope Food Bank.

    National Wear Red Day 2013

    Health Science Students Sharing Their Knowledge


    Heyward's Health Science students  (Whitney Jones, Madeline Stone, and Chandler Phelps) visited Bradley Elementary School to discuss and demonstrate the importance of proper hand washing.  They are pictured talking techniques to the class and with Dr. Fields.
    Open House All-Star Celebrity Chili Cook-Off


    Thanks to the celebrities who participated in our All Star Chili Cook-Off; Curtis Wilson, Vernessa Pendergrass (assisted by Susan Morningstar), Darci Stickland (who won first place), and our very own Dr. Johnny Murdaugh.  The event was emceed by Stephany Snowden and took place during our Open House on October 25th.

    Recognitions

    CATE Recognizes Heyward's Program


    Dr. Darryl Middleton, Cisco/Mobile Electronics Teacher, was awarded the Career and Technology Program to Watch Banner.
    CONGRATULATIONS
    Heyward's 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year,     Mr. Robert Steele


    Heyward's 2013-2014 Classified Employee of the Year, Mrs. Cynthia Saylor

    Upcoming Events

    From the Principal

    Heyward Career and Technology Center serves high school and middle school students in Richland County School District One in the areas of Business, Marketing and Information Systems; Engineering and Industrial Technology; and Health and Human Services. Our staff works diligently to provide high-quality instruction that prepares students for future endeavors. We have four honors programs, Richland One Works (a school-based enterprise), Richland One EXCEL Academy (on-time graduation program) and nine state/nationally certified programs that allow students to make a smooth transition beyond high school. We have received many awards in the past. Two awards that we are particularly proud of are "Red Carpet School" and "Palmetto Gold/Silver". We welcome you to visit our campus so you can experience the great things that are happening at Heyward! 
    Samuel A. Heyward Career & Technology Center, 3560 Lynhaven Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
    Phone: (803) 735-3343  |  Fax: (803) 691-4253
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