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Career preparation in high school from CAVIT, CTE

Jan 6, 2020

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By Bernadette Russoniello

Students in Arizona have unique opportunities to earn both academic credit while learning technical skills and workplace standards for a variety of business and industry career fields. Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students with a robust offering of technical standards, work-based learning, employability skills and hands-on learning.

The goal of CTE programs is simple: Graduate students with both the academic preparedness and job-ready skills for success in college and career. CTE students who participate and finish a career pathway (2+ year program of study) are more likely to finish their high school diploma, continue to post-secondary education and advance faster in their workplace than their non-CTE peers.

Program examples:

Air Force Junior Officer Training Corps Aerospace Science and Leadership. Completers (2 years) enlist at higher rank and pay than non-ROTC students.
Automotive Technologies. Learn the essentials of transmission, breaks, electrical, engine performance, engine repair, etc. Students take the Automotive Service Excellence certifications.
Culinary Arts. Create and design the latest in gourmet cuisine for dining events and competitions. Earn food-handler and food-manager certifications.
Digital Photography. Learn the basics of photography, digital imaging and Adobe Photoshop, explore creative styles, run a portrait studio for senior photos.
Engineering. Utilize project-based learning to show students how math and science provide the foundation for modern engineering.
Graphic Design. Create illustrations, logos, photography and typography using advanced equipment and software. Earn Adobe Associate Certification.
Marketing. Leaders in marketing, management, hospitality and finance focuses on entrepreneurship, social media, Google certifications.
Information Technology, Networking and Computer Maintenance. Help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. Students prepare to take the CCENT professional certification exam.
Sports Medicine. Earn Emergency Medical Responder, First-Aid and CPR while identifying symptoms of sports injuries and developing skills in injury prevention.
Technical Theatre. Learn the elements of Event Production including set design and lighting, sound design and audio engineering and set construction.
Cosmetology. Work toward state license for hair styling while earning 44 credits toward an Associate’s Degree in Cosmetology at Eastern Arizona College.
Dental Assisting. Obtain two Dental Assisting National Board industry certifications, as well as OSHA 10-Hour Healthcare and CPR instruction.
Fire Science. Sit for industry certifications throughout the course of the program, including Wildlands Fire, Fire Fighter I and II and/or EMT.
Law Enforcement. Students are eligible to apply for security guard state certification when they reach age 18.
Massage Therapy. Students completing the 720-hour program will be eligible to apply for licensure with the state board of massage therapy.
Medical Assisting. Work toward completion of Registered Medical Assistant certification and earn credits for Health Science at Central Arizona College.
Nurse Assisting. First Year Program: Training on CPR, OSHA, Career Guidance and Direct Care Worker; Second Year Program: Training on Licensed Nursing Assistant
Veterinary Assisting. Prepare for immediate employment as a veterinary assistant and college veterinary technician education.