Leonardtown, MD – The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (Forrest Center) will host its twentieth annual Forrest Center Tech Expo on Thursday, January 16, 2020, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the school site located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, directly across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland.

The purpose of the Forrest Center Tech Expo is to familiarize students and parents with Career and Technology Education (CTE) career options offered by the St. Mary’s County Public Schools.  This is an opportunity to meet the staff at the Forrest Center and to learn about the 23 completer programs (including the MIFRI Fire and Rescue/EMS program at an off campus location) and the five elective classes that are offered.  Middle school and high school counselors will be available to answer questions about career clusters and to assist students in planning their academic program. 

For more details, contact the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center at 301-475-0242.  In the event of inclement weather, the alternate date for the Forrest Center Tech Expo will be Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5:30-8:00.

The event may be recorded and presented on SMCPS Channel 96, the school system’s educational cable channel, and the Internet.