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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program

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CTE programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.

Check out the CTE Programs offered at Jefferson High School below.

 

The 2024 Certified Nurses Aide Students on their 1st day of clinical rotations. Pictured left to right:

Parris Stephens-12 grade, Aniyah Williams-11th grade, Janyah Taylor-11th grade, Madison Clark-12th grade, Jennifer Bautista-11th grade, Emmalee Cherry-11th grade, Amirie Prior-12th grade and Trintee Cross-11th grade

2024 CNA students at 1st clinical rotation

Business & Industry

Encompassing a wide range of pathways and college & career choices, the Business & Industry Endorsement prepares students for the workplace, a technical education or a four-year university depending on the program and interest of the student. Several pathways lead to industry certification that supplement the students’ learning as well as possibly providing them with employment opportunities.

More detailed information about the pathways may be found in the Pathway Selection Guide located on the Dean of Academics homepage.

Automotive Collision Technology

students working on a car

 

The Automotive pathway teaches students how to repair and refinish automobiles.

 

Business Management

a group of arms & hands working on business papers

 

The Business Management pathway teaches CTE concentrators how to plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this pathway, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources. This pathway will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation methods.

Culinary Arts

chefs pouring liquid into mini pumpkins

 

The Culinary Arts pathway introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This pathway also explores opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation and cooking of food.

 

Environmental & Natural Resources

inside of a greenhouse with plants

 

The Environmental/ Natural Resources & Plant Science pathway explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the research, design, and planning of engineering or technical duties in the prevention and control of environmental hazards. This pathway also focuses on the science, research, and business of plants and other living organisms. It teaches students how to apply biology and life science to real-world life processes of plants and vegetation.

Marketing & Sales

marketing and sales

 

The Marketing and Sales pathway teaches CTE concentrators how to collect information to determine potential sales of a product or service and/or create a marketing campaign to market or distribute goods and services. Through this pathway, students will learn the skills necessary to understand and apply data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits. 

 

Welding

welding sparks

 

The Welding pathway focuses on the development and use of automatic and computer-controlled machines, tools, and robots that perform work on metal or plastic. Students will learn how to modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain individual machines, and how to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment

Public Services

The Public Services Endorsement prepares students for occupations in healthcare, public safety, and other service-oriented jobs. Many of the pathways here offer opportunities to obtain work-force ready certifications and licensures or to continue to post-secondary institutions.

Exercise Science & Wellness

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This pathway introduces students to the fields that assist patients with maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. Students will research diet and exercise needed to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle and learn more about and practice techniques to help patients recovery injury, illness, and disease.

 

Healthcare Theraputics (Certified Nurses’ Aide,

Patient Care Technician, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacology)

healthcare students at work

 

This pathway introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This pathway also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Teaching & Training

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The Teaching and Training pathway prepares students for careers related to teaching, instruction, and creation of instructional and enrichment materials. It familiarizes them with the processes for developing curriculum, coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.