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.

Family and Consumer Sciences - Family and Consumer Sciences 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.