10/15/2026
Smith County Career Center Named 2026 Career and Technical Center of the Year!
The Smith County Career Center has been selected as the 2026 Career and Technical Center of the Year by Build Mississippi and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Mississippi (ABC Mississippi).
The prestigious statewide award recognizes the center's outstanding commitment to career and technical education and its continued dedication to preparing students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the workforce.
The selection was made upon the recommendation of the Build Mississippi and ABC Mississippi Workforce Development Committee, recognizing the center's years of hard work and dedication to vocational education.
“We are honored that the Smith County Career Center has been selected as the 2026 Build Mississippi/Associated Builders & Contractors of Mississippi Career and Technical Center of the Year,” said Smith County School District Superintendent John King. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our instructors and staff, the hard work of our students, and the support of our community and industry partners.”
“Our CTE team is helping students build the skills and confidence to succeed in high-demand careers, and we are proud to see their work recognized across Mississippi,” King added.
The Smith County Career Center will be formally recognized and presented with the award during the Merit Awards Banquet on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Refuge Hotel and Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi.
The statewide recognition highlights the continued efforts of the center's instructors, staff, and students, as well as the Smith County School District's commitment to providing quality career and technical education.