Career & Technical

Graduation Requirements

Elective Focus: 3 Credits in one area

Career and Technical Education provides students many opportunities to explore practical applications of various career options. Courses in the area are designed for all students - those who plan a four-year degree, those who plan to attend technical schools/community colleges, and those who intend to enter the work force upon graduation. Students who plan to attend a four-year college can gain a competitive edge in the job market by completing technical education classes and mastering related course competencies along with college preparatory courses.

The CTE program areas are related to the following 7 nationally recognized career Clusters:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Health Science
Human Services
Information Technology
Marketing
STEM

Each cluster and its respective programs of study are listed in the chart in this section of the catalog. Upon selecting a Program of Study or Career Cluster, the student can pursue a focused elective by earning three credits from within that Program of Study or Career Cluster. Each cluster is outlined in detail.

Youth Organizations

In each CTE course a youth organization is offered to the student that provides leadership skills that complement the career skills being taught in the classroom. Students have the opportunity to participate on a local, regional, state and national level. The students will participate in citizenship, community activities, school activities and possibly compete in skills competitions at a local, regional, state, and national level. These Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are: