Career and Technical Education

WHAT IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with a foundation for a wide range of careers that reflect the contemporary workplace.

• College and Career Readiness
  CTE programs provide quality work-based learning programs, relevant academic skills, and workforce behaviors necessary for success.
  
  
• Academic & Technical Skills
  CTE programs promote life-long learning in a global society.
  
  
• Work-Based Learning
  CTE programs strengthen business and education partnerships to provide students with opportunities that reinforce skills and behaviors for the workforce.

  • Contact Ms. Anderson in the business education department for more information about the work release and youth apprenticeship programs.

• Leadership and 21st Century Skills through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
  These organizations support skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

WHICH CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS CAN STUDENTS JOIN?

• FFA 
  An organization committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.  Advised by Ms. Besaw.
  
  
• FBLA
  An organization that inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. Advised by Ms. Johnson.
  
  
• FCCLA 
  An organization that offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the home and workplace. Advised by Mrs. Sutten.
  
  
• SKILLSUSA 
  An organization that empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. Advised by