Career and Technical Education
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Will YOU be ready for the real world?
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Will YOU be ready for the future?
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Will YOU have marketable skills?
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Will YOU have the knowledge YOU will need?
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YOUR success depends upon YOUR skills.
Be on the leading edge— Get on the right track!
Career and Technical Education programs will teach you employment
skills which will prepare you to start your career, or continue to
post-secondary educational opportunities. There are many different CTE
programs available to you during your high school career. Each program
addresses life skills in certain areas as well as general employment
skills. Enrolling in these programs will give you the head start that
other students may not have. Here are your choices:
Agriculture - Courses offered to students include agribusiness
management, horticulture management, landscape development and
introduction to animal science.
Business - Students study business computer applications, including
word processing, spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing,
Powerpoint, Internet, intranet and web page design. Additional topics
covered may include entrepreneurship, communications, accounting, law,
career development skills and portfolios, study skills, team building
techniques, personal and time management, and work experience.
Marketing - This program offers the student opportunities to learn
about marketing strategies such as planning, promoting, distributing
and selling, which are essential elements of any business.
Employability, communication, leadership, and computer skills are also
an important part of the program. Students may have the opportunity to
learn by doing: participating in a sales lab project, a fashion show,
field trips and DECA competitions. Work experience allows students to
earn school credit while gaining valuable on-the-job training.
Consumer and Family Studies - Consumer and Family Studies courses build
skills for a balanced lifestyle. Educational standards are reinforced
through career development, personal resource management,
communication/conflict resolution skills, health and nutrition
analysis. In-depth focus areas include early childhood development,
interior design, culinary arts and the fashion industry. Opportunities
for work experiences are available through placement in paid work,
career shadows and observations. College credit and national youth
organization memberships are offered. Practical application and
hands-on experiences are incorporated into class content.
Alternative Cooperative Education - The ACE Program allows students as
young as 15 years of age to work for school credit. This is an ideal
program for students (who may find it difficult to be in school all
day), to find success through employment. This program begins with
students becoming aware of his/her career interests through various
resources such as the Choices program and the COPS system. Students
experience a professional work day through a job shadow experience and
then present a Powerpoint presentation highlighting what they saw.
Interviewing skills, life skills (taxes, budget, etc.), communication,
teamwork, problem solving, goal setting, etc. are just some of the
units taught. Hands-on experiences, Junior Achievement Programs, and
fund raisers are also part of the curriculum.
Don’t wait! Investigate the options available to you before it’s too late.
Career and Technical Education Student Organizations
DECA - An Association for Marketing Students
DECA—is a career and technical education student organization for all
students enrolled in secondary marketing education programs in
Colorado. The mission of DECA is to enhance the co-curricular education
of students with interests in marketing, management, and
entrepreneurship. DECA has been on the cutting edge of educational
innovation, working with the business community to integrate academic
achievement with career skills. There are many opportunities for
members including, local, state and national competitive events,
leadership development, community service, and scholarships in excess
of $100,000 are awarded annually at the many different conferences.
FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
FBLA—is a national organization open to all students interested in
business careers. The mission of FBLA is to assist in developing
students into future business leaders, teaching students about
community responsibility, practicing effective money management, and
developing leadership skills. As a member of your FBLA chapter you will
have a real-world tie to business. FBLA also offers professional
development through meetings, conferences and workshops. Members can
gain recognition, experience and cash awards by participating in a
variety of partnership programs including fund raising, educational
programs and scholarships.
FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
FCCLA—is a dynamic and effective national student organization that
helps men and women become leaders and address important personal,
family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences
education. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns,
including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance
abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence
and career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the
opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for
life – planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision-making and
interpersonal communication. Members also have the opportunity to
compete in contests related to the life management curriculum.
FFA - Future Farmers of America
FFA—is for students from 14-22 years of age enrolled in agriculture
education. Well over a half million students across the country are
becoming leaders, building self-esteem and preparing for a career in
the field of agriculture. Being a member of FFA can offer students,
scholarships, community service opportunities, and many competitive
event activities; you can hardly avoid being a winner.
For more information contact:
Glen March, Coordinator
Career and Technical Education
University Center at Chaparral
15653 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80134
303-734-3871
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