PLTW Engineering gives students the chance to turn ideas into reality. Through hands-on projects and real-world problem solving, students learn how engineers think and work while gaining skills that colleges and employers value. Whether planning for college or a technical career, PLTW Engineering opens doors to the future.
Students that are interested in automobiles, the racing industry and automotive services should take courses in our Auto Service Program. Our state recognized auto service program allows students to learn about the auto service industry, racing pit crew tasks and how to maintain vehicles. Our program offers students both internships and apprenticeship opportunities.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science is a hands-on CTE program that introduces students to careers in healthcare, biomedical research, and life sciences. Through real-world projects, students explore human body systems, medical innovations, and problem-solving techniques used by today’s health professionals. The program builds a strong foundation for college, technical training, and high-demand biomedical careers.
Students have several choices when it comes to learning Computer Sciences. We offer a wide variety of courses from multiple AP Computer Science courses, Cisco Networking, AI, to Adobe courses and more. Our students earn free industry recognized credentials and compete in State and National competitions through our CTE Students Organizations; SkillsUSA and TSA.
Culinary Arts and Food & Nutrition courses introduce students to the science, creativity, and business behind food. Students gain hands-on experience in the kitchen while learning essential life skills and exploring careers in the food, hospitality, and health industries.
These courses blend real-world cooking skills, nutrition education, and professional kitchen practices to prepare students for college, careers, and everyday life.
The Firefighter Technology Program prepares students for careers in fire service, emergency response, and public safety. Through hands-on training, students learn essential firefighting skills, safety procedures, teamwork, and leadership while gaining real-world experience aligned with industry and state standards. This CTE program builds a strong foundation for postsecondary training, certification, and careers in emergency services.
Cisco Networking courses introduce students to the technology that powers the internet, businesses, hospitals, schools, and smart devices. Students learn how computer networks work and gain hands-on experience with the same tools and concepts used by IT professionals worldwide.
These courses are part of the Cisco Networking Academy, a globally recognized program that prepares students for college, careers, and industry certifications.
CTE offers summer camps to students across the district. Our Fire Safety Program offers a camp that encourages young females to pursue careers in Fire Fighting; Camp Ignite. Local firefighters work with our campers to provide real-world experiences, demo firefighting scenarios, teamwork activities and mentorship. More than anything, this camp is so much FUN!
Middle School Career Exploration helps students begin thinking about who they are, what they enjoy, and how their interests connect to future careers. These experiences are designed to be fun, engaging, and age-appropriate, giving students a chance to explore many career options before choosing a high school pathway.
This is not about picking a job now—it’s about discovering possibilities.
Welcome to Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses offer a competitive advantage for students with our amazing project-based classes, industry credentials, internships, clubs, and more.
Check out our twelve CTE program areas here. We believe every scholar needs a skill and CTE helps our students unlock their passion as they explore career options that match their lifestyle dreams. Here is one of our latest publications in the Chapel Hill Magazine highlighting our CTE Program:
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Why YOU should ENROLL in a CTE Course?
Did you know . . .
- You can earn college credits tuition free while in high school through Career and College Promise
- Our automotive students work on a race car and have a NASCAR pit crew license
- Our public safety academy has its own fire truck and ambulance
- You can earn college credits while taking high school CTE courses through the CTE High School Articulation Agreement
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