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Career Technical Education
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What is Career Technical Education (CTE)?

Career Technical Education (CTE) is designed to create college and career-ready students. It provides practical skills and knowledge directly applicable to specific career paths. CTE prepares students for various post-secondary options, including:

  • Trade schools
  • Military service
  • College and university
  • Job readiness
Students in the Welding Program working
    Examples of CTE Courses and Programs

    The Central Consolidated School District offers a range of CTE courses and programs of study. Some of these include:

    • Agriculture / Agribusiness
    • Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly Home Economics)
    • Carpentry (Skilled Trades)
    • JROTC / Military & National Security
    • Business Information / Business Information Management
    • Culinary & Food Service (Skilled Trades)
    • Welding (Skilled Trades)
    • Physical Health
    • Teaching, Training, & Facilitation
    • Information Technology & Support Services
    Enhancing Skills and Education through CTE

    The CTE program focuses on enhancing students' skills and education through several key areas:

    • Skill Development: Students sharpen both technical and job skills.
    • Education and Training: Opportunities exist for pursuing additional courses or obtaining certifications.
    • Lifelong Learning: CTE encourages continuing education to keep up with industry advancements.
    Special Opportunities for CTE Students
    • On-the-Job Training: Internships serve as the final component of a CTE Program of Study, providing valuable real-world experience.
    • Dual Credit Opportunities: Students can earn dual credit through partnerships with Arizona State University (ASU), Central New Mexico (CNM) Community College, Diné College, Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), Navajo Technical University (NTU) and San Juan College. This allows students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.

CTE Comes to Life!

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Culinary CTE students
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Student learning in the nursing CTE program
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