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Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides all students access to high-quality, rigorous, career-focused programs that lead to credentials with real labor market value.

 

CTE Pathways offer students the opportunity to explore careers while still in high school. These programs are designed to provide hands-on, practical learning experiences that connect academic knowledge with real-world applications. Whether a student is headed to college, a technical program, or directly into the workforce, CTE Pathways provide a strong foundation for future success.

 

Each pathway is a structured program of study focused on high-demand industries such as healthcare, technology, business, and skilled trades. As students complete a CTE Pathway, they gain valuable knowledge and experience in a chosen field, build a portfolio of work, and may have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.

 

By participating in a CTE Pathway, students learn how to become productive employees, strengthen their academic and technical skills, and increase their future earning potential—all while still in high school.

 

Benefits of CTE Pathways:

  • Career Exploration: Students discover their interests and talents through hands-on projects and real-world experiences.
  • Real-World Skills: Pathways build technical and professional skills aligned with today’s workforce and post-secondary education.
  • College and Career Readiness: Completing a pathway demonstrates a student’s preparation, focus, and commitment to long-term goals.
  • Competitive Advantage: CTE students often graduate with stronger resumes, relevant experience, and industry-recognized credentials.
  • Personalized Learning: Pathways can be tailored to individual goals and strengths, giving students a sense of ownership over their learning journey.

 

CTE Pathways are open to all students and offer a meaningful way to connect learning with opportunity.

Agriculture Communications

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Pathways

Create connections between science, technology, agriculture, and sustainability as you learn how the agricultural industry works and how you can help advance it.

Required Courses
Agriscience Foundations I
Agricultural Communications II
Agricultural Communications III

Allied Health Assisting

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Pathways

Gain in-depth knowledge of the healthcare system while learning what it takes to be a healthcare professional.

Required Courses
Anatomy & Physiology
Health Science Foundations
Allied Health Assisting III

Applied Cybersecurity

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Pathways

Create connections between science, technology, agriculture, and sustainability as you learn how the agricultural industry works and how you can help advance it.

Required Courses
Computer Security Specialist
Data Security Administrator
Information Security Analyst

Artificial Intelligence Foundations

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Pathways

Gain a fundamental understanding of AI systems and their components, including perception, machine learning, human AI interaction, societal impacts, and ethics, while learning specialized programming skills and AI system design.

Required Courses
Artificial Intelligence in the World
Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Procedural Programming

Computer Science Principles

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Pathways

The courses in this program provide students with practical experiences in computer programming, algorithms, program design structure, logical thinking, development methodologies, essential programming techniques, implementation issues, and more.

Required Courses
Foundations of Programming
Procedural Programming

Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Pathways

Take your learning to new heights, and destinations, as you dive into travel segments—like airlines, hotels, and cruise ships—to learn the customer service skills and selling techniques needed for success in the “industry of fun.”

Required Courses
Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
Technology for Hospitality & Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management

Principles of Teaching

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Pathways

Support the next generation of leaders by learning the technical and soft skills you’ll need to become a professional educator.

Required Courses
Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Human Growth & Development
Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction

Web App Development & Programming

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Pathways

Take your knack for new technology and problem solving to the next level! This program provides technical skills in web development and programming along with opportunities for college credit.

Required Courses
Digital Information Technology
Foundations of Programming
Procedural Programming