North Point High School senior Justin Arter, left, talks with Dr. Karen Salmon, the assistant state superintendent for career and college readiness with the Maryland State Department of Education, center, during her visit to the school on Nov. 24. Salmon, as well as representatives from local businesses and organizations, toured several career and technology education (CTE) programs available at North Point. Also pictured to the right is Ralph Neidert of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which has a strong partnership with the school and supports the school’s Electrical Construction program.