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Career & Technical Education (CTE)

WHAT IS CTE? 

Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students with real-world skills, career exploration opportunities, and college preparation. These courses combine rigorous academic instruction with technical and occupational content, helping to enhance student achievement, improve graduation rates, and ensure college and career readiness.

CTE courses are structured into pathways, which consist of a sequenced series of courses designed to build technical proficiency and prepare students for future career and college opportunities.

A CTE pathway offers students a progressive learning experience through a structured sequence of 2-3 courses within a specific career field, culminating in a capstone or advanced course. Successful completion of a pathway may lead to industry-recognized credentials, certificates, or additional post-secondary opportunities.




Rev. on 3/1/25
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CTE PATHWAYS, COURSES, & CERTIFICATIONS 24-25:

  • CAREERS IN EDUCATION PATHWAY
    • Careers in Education (Teacher Assistant Certification)
       
  • DESIGN, VISUAL, & MEDIA ART PATHWAY
    • Ceramics & Sculpture (Porfolio)
    • Digital Arts (Adobe Certification, Portfolio)
    • Photography (Portfolio)
    • Studio Art (Portfolio)
       
  • PRODUCTION & MANAGERIAL ARTS PATHWAY
    • Entertainment Tech & Live Production (OSHA Certification)
       
  • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PATHWAY
    • Business Enterprise (Virtual Enterprise)
       
  • FOOD SERVICE & HOSPITALITY PATHWAY
    • Culinary (e-Food Handlers Certification)
       
  • SYSTEMS, DIAGNOSTICS, SERVICE, & REPAIR PATHWAY
    • Automotive (General Service Technician Certification)
       
  • PUBLIC SAFETY PATHWAY
    • Public Safety (CPR, First Aid, and more Certification)

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BENEFITS OF CTE COURSES:

  • Hands-on Learning & Expert Instruction: Students gain valuable experience through hands-on learning, real-world projects, and instruction from industry professionals. They also participate in industry tours, field trips, and college campus visits.
  • College & Career Readiness: All CTE courses are A-G approved, ensuring students meet college admission requirements while also preparing for future careers through practical, real-life work experience.
  • Career Exploration: Students are exposed to diverse career fields, helping them make informed decisions about their future professions.
  • Certifications & Credentials: Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and permits, such as an e-Food Handler’s Permit or Adobe Certification, and more.
  • Essential Soft Skills Development: CTE programs help students build critical soft skills such as problem-solving, project management, creativity, leadership, and innovation.
  • Immediate Job Opportunities: Graduates of CTE programs are often job-ready upon high school completion, enabling them to secure entry-level positions in their chosen fields.

 

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