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Michael Hokenberg, Principal

Main Office: 919-387-3033

Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Career Development

Student Life MS: Career Development Lead in

Every student deserves to see how their education prepares them for life beyond middle school. Whether they plan to attend college, start a career, or explore both paths, students thrive when they understand the real-world value of what they’re learning.

Student Life MS: Career Development Description

School-to-Career

School-to-Career (STC) is an initiative and a philosophy. It is a method of delivering the curriculum to our students that links classroom knowledge to real-world applications.  Students learn better when information is made relevant, and STC ensures this by linking schoolwork to workplace realities.   School-to-Career links the world of school to the world of work by supporting school-based activities such as classroom speakers, mentors, soft-skills presentations, and real-world activities and by infusing these into the Common Core through collaboration between members of the business community and classroom teachers.    

Career Development Coordinator

The Career Development Coordinator provides a number of career-related experiences for students, including:

  • Job Shadow Opportunities
  • Guest Speakers
  • Field Trips
  • Interest Inventories
  • Career Fairs
  • Tutors/Mentors
  • Service Learning Opportunities       

Business Alliance

A business alliance is a collaboration among business, community, and school leaders committed to educating every student to become a responsible, productive citizen who can effectively manage future challenges. Through the support, dedication, and commitment of our volunteers, we provide a range of opportunities for our students to develop the skills needed to succeed in their future careers.

Business Aliance Members

Community Partnerships

At Davis Drive Middle School, we value the strong relationships we have with our community partners. While we do not have a formal Business Alliance program at the middle school level, we collaborate with local organizations, businesses, and volunteers to provide meaningful experiences that connect classroom learning to the world beyond school.

Through guest speakers, career exploration activities, special programs, and hands-on learning opportunities, students gain exposure to a variety of career pathways and industries. These experiences help students develop workplace readiness skills, discover personal interests and talents, and better understand how Career and Technical Education (CTE) can prepare them for future success in high school, college, and their chosen careers.

Together, our community partnerships enrich the educational experience and inspire students to explore the possibilities that await them.