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Career & Technical Education (CTE)

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Explore Your Future at P-CEP

Turn your passions into real-world skills.

P-CEP’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs combine academics with hands-on learning to prepare students for high-wage, high-skill careers in:

  • Healthcare

  • Information Technology

  • Manufacturing

  • Skilled Trades

  • Business & Marketing

  • Culinary & Hospitality

  • And more

Through industry-recognized credentials, college credit opportunities, and real-world experiences, students graduate with a competitive edge — ready for college, certification programs, or the workforce.

Find Your Pathway

CTE is designed for students who learn best by doing. Whether you enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, creating designs, or building with your hands, there’s a program for you.

Career Pathways Include:

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Digital Multimedia

  • Marketing

  • Culinary Arts

  • Hospitality Management

  • Graphic Design

  • Computer Science

  • Cybersecurity

  • Educational Foundations

  • Automotive Technology

  • Collision Repair

  • Health Occupations

Students explore career interests while building confidence and discovering their strengths.

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Learn by Doing

What makes CTE different? Experience.

Students participate in:

  • Industry competitions

  • Community events

  • Field trips

  • Leadership organizations

  • Work-based learning

Real-world learning includes:

  • An on-campus restaurant

  • Three student-run stores

  • Internship opportunities

  • Career-connected capstone projects

These experiences transform classroom knowledge into practical skills.

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Earn College Credit & Industry Credentials

CTE students can:

  • Earn dual enrollment credit with local colleges

  • Complete capstone projects

  • Obtain industry-recognized certifications

  • Participate in district-based career placements

From Cybersecurity Capstones to Educational Careers placements in P-CCS schools, students graduate with meaningful credentials and hands-on experience.

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Part of the Full P-CEP Experience

Students register for CTE courses just like any other P-CEP class.

✔ Some courses meet in two-hour blocks
✔ Planning with your counselor is recommended
✔ Programs are open to students ready to explore career pathways

CTE is an opportunity to gain skills, confidence, and direction — all while still in high school.

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