Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) connects classroom learning to real-world careers, hands-on experiences, and opportunities beyond high school. Through CTE courses, students can discover their interests, develop valuable skills, explore career pathways, and prepare for college, technical training, and future employment.
Whether you already know what you want to do after graduation or are still figuring it out, CTE is a great place to start!
Why Take CTE Courses?
CTE is about more than learning a trade or preparing for a specific job. It gives students opportunities to explore their strengths, gain practical experience, and make connections between what they’re learning now and what they want to do in the future.
Explore
Discover different careers, interests, strengths, and abilities through hands-on experiences that help you find what excites you.
Learn
Build technical and academic skills while developing creativity, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
Earn
Work toward CTE pathway completion, industry-recognized credentials, and opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.
Connect
Explore opportunities and make connections with employers, colleges, technical training programs, and future careers.
Explore CTE Courses at Skyline
Skyline High School offers a variety of Career and Technical Education courses designed to help students explore career interests, develop practical skills, and prepare for future opportunities.
Not sure which classes to take? Explore our CTE course offerings to find classes that match your interests and goals.
Skyline CTE Course List
Browse the Career and Technical Education courses available at Skyline High School.
Explore Additional CTE Opportunities
There are many ways to take your CTE experience further. Explore specialized programs, work toward recognition at graduation, and get involved in career-focused student organizations.
Granite Technical Institute (GTI)
Access specialized, hands-on CTE courses and programs through the Granite Technical Institute, including opportunities for college credit and industry certifications.
CTE Pathway Completer Award
Learn how completing a sequence of courses in a career pathway can earn you special recognition for your achievements at graduation.
Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Take your learning beyond the classroom through leadership opportunities, career-related competitions, conferences, and community service.
What Are CTE Pathways?
CTE pathways are sequences of related courses that help students explore and develop skills in a particular career field. Rather than taking unrelated electives, students can build on what they’ve learned as they progress through a pathway.
Students can begin exploring pathways early in high school and continue developing their skills through advanced courses, GTI programs, and other career-focused experiences.
Completing a CTE pathway can also qualify students for special recognition at graduation.
Learn More About CTE Pathways and the Pathway Completer Award →
Questions About CTE?
Suzie Oliver
Career Center Secretary
Skyline High School Career Center
Have questions about CTE courses, career pathways, GTI programs, or other CTE opportunities? Suzie can help you find information and connect you with the right resources.
Phone:
385-646-5423
Email:
soliver@graniteschools.org
You can also stop by the Career Center to speak with Suzie in person!
For questions about how CTE courses fit into your graduation requirements or four-year academic plan, please contact your Skyline counselor.
