Classes Sometimes Teach You About Yourself…
Camara Williams began her career in computers with CTE courses
in her junior and senior years of high school. “We studied
computer information systems, and learned computers, peripherals,
software…all the fundamentals. We would even do small
troubleshooting jobs inside the school. “
During those years, Camara attended Norview High School
for half a day, then spent the rest of the day at Norfolk
Technical Center (NTC).
She continued her studies at NTC after high school, and
pursued an externship with Norfolk Public Schools—an
achievement that would prove to be a gateway to her current
job.
“When I got my externship, I was interviewed by the
department I currently work for (Network Services). Ten of
us tried out, and three were picked; I started working here
the spring after I graduated.”
Camara’s education certainly didn’t end when
she entered the workplace full-time. “They’re
always sending us to training for new operating systems, new
servers…. They make sure we’re well-trained to
keep up with industry standards.”
Asked about her current job, Camara replies, “I love
everything about it. I love working in the school system.
I love the atmosphere; the students are awesome. I particularly
like being based in one school. You know what’s going
on, and you have a better grasp of what you have to do the
next day.”
Camara reflects that her Career and Technical Education
study taught her about more than just computers. “ It
brought out something in me: a talent for fixing things. Once
that talent was discovered, I just moved forward. It helped
me become the person I am.”
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