The Career and Technology Education Department has established programs which prepare students for life after high school. The department’s goal is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills, which will help them become independent and successful members of their community. The department continues to seek funding for state-of-art technology and equipment to meet the current industry standards in each discipline. Staff members have been tasked to update career and technology programs to include advisory committees, statewide curriculum, industry standards, and professional growth indicators. The programs assist the students become aware of career opportunities. Our teachers are developing career and technology performance standards to prepare students for employment or post-secondary education/training. Presently the department offers the following career/ technology programs: Art & Design, Auto Technology (Auto Mechanics, Auto Body and Welding), Career Preparation, Construction Technology, Food Education and Service Training, Graphic Arts, Personal Management, Photography, Sport Therapy, TV Production, Web Design, Work Experience, and Yearbook.

Shelly Gravatt
Career & Technology Education Principal