Preparing for Your Future
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education will prepare students to become college and career ready to compete in a global workforce through exploration, experience and extension.
• infusion of rigorous and relevant academic instruction
• application of essential global emerging technologies
• early identification of career cluster opportunities
• career employability and economic/living skills
• preparation for post-secondary studies and lifelong learning
Discover the real-world impact of our CTAE program as students transition into thriving careers and global industries.
“I am planning on studying law in college and Campbell’s Law and Justice Pathway has done a great job giving me an overview of the legal system and what to expect in the future.”
Mya Boucher, Criminal Justice
“My experience in CTAE Criminal Justice has helped me develop skills that I can use in school, work, and my future career. The hands-on activities and real-world scenarios have made the class interesting and helped me see how what I learn can apply to an actual career."
Brian Duarte, Criminal Justice
The Marketing pathway has helped me learn a lot about business. I learned how to market my clothing brand, find my target customers, and understand the financial side of running a business. These skills have helped me with my brand and will help me succeed in the future.
Devin Channel, Marketing
"Through JROTC, I have gained the confidence to lead and the character to serve others. It has shown me that the best leaders put the needs of their team before their own and strive to make a positive impact on those around them."
Brandon Lightfoot, AJROTC
“The tech skills I have acquired throughout the graphic design course have helped me know the software of adobe illustrator, and have helped me get more comfortable with using the Mac iOS software systems.”
Hank Lobe, Graphic Design
WBL has given me real experience working with elementary students and has helped me learn more about what it’s like to work in a school. It has also helped me build communication, professional, and leadership skills while confirming me that I want to pursue a career in elementary education.
Autymn Lightfoot, Work Based Learning
“The Healthcare Pathway has provided me with valuable hands-on experiences in addition to learning through textbooks, classroom discussions, and activities. Learning about different organs and body systems to practicing different types of injections and how to administer them safely, this pathway has prepared me for my current job as a veterinary technician and my future career in healthcare as a Veterinarian. The knowledge and skills I have gained have made me feel more confident and prepared for my future and will continue to benefit me throughout my healthcare career.”
Jade Pabon, Healthcare Science
“The Graphic Design Pathway allowed me to utilize and develop my creative skills by learning different mediums to express my vision from creating posters in illustrator or photoshopping my own shot photos in photoshop. These taught skills will carry over when starting my own career as a creative and working alongside others throughout my life. Overall, I am truly glad I took the graphic design pathway inspiring me to start my own production company and further flourish my passion!”
Ian Benjamin, Graphic Design
"CTAE didn’t just teach me concepts — it gave me hands-on experience that made everything click. The skills I learned here have already opened doors for me, and I’m excited for what comes next."
Ayomide Ganiyu, Culinary Arts