Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, high school students do not pay CTE tuition (although some programs may have fees for materials).

CTE teaching is hands-on teaching.

For example, students in medical assisting programs first learn medical terminology and how to calculate drug dosages.

CTE training approximates real-life workplace environments and experiences.

If a student is training to become an engineer, he or she will use the same computer software that current professionals use. If a student is pursuing a business pathway, he or she would use the same online accounting applications as a working professional. If a student is in a construction pathway, he or she would learn how to design and build structures. 

Start now...don't wait! CTE programs offered in high school provide a valuable leg up for the tradespeople of tomorrow.

There are a few advantages to starting CTE in high school. For one thing, high school students don't pay CTE tuition. Additionally, taking CTE classes in high school is a great way to explore different career paths.

Enrolling in CTE classes in high school provides an invaluable chance to learn skills that will help both in college and in a career.

Absolutely. CTE can provide all students with a foundation of academic knowledge and essential technical skills.

CTE courses and programs introduce students to a variety career options, including those that require a 4-year college education, such as:

• Business
• Economics & Finance
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• Health Science
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Technology & Engineering
• Construction & Architecture