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The Roanoke Technical Education Center (ROTEC) provides students with the ability to graduate with a diploma and resume of skills and experiences through Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming in a variety of fields.
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Our employment page highlights local employers who are hiring full-time.
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Reach out to Mr. Truax if you are interested in Work-Based Learning opportunities.
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Interested in taking a ROTEC class? Talk to your counselor to learn more!
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RCPS Newsroom
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A guide to what the Commonwealth of Virginia’s new school ratings mean for RCPS families.
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RCPS is only the third school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive this honor.
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Kaicey Manns is RCPS' 2026 Teacher of the Year!
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The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19. Be sure to check out our Back to School Hub for important updates!