CTE Programs of Study

Programs of Study
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Architecture and Construction

The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management.

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Shadow a carpenter or millwright
  • Participate in SkillsUSA
  • Obtain an NCCER certification in Millwright Level 1 or Carpentry Level 1
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Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

 

The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.

 

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Join a website development or coding club
  • Participate in SkillsUSA or TSA
  • Intern with a multimedia or animation studio
  • Obtain a certificate or certification in graphic design
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Business, Marketing, and Finance

 

The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Participate in Business Professional of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
  • Intern with a local business or chamber of commerce
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Education and Training

 

The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. All parts of courses are designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training career cluster.

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Participate in the Texas Association of Future Educators or Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
  • Teach a community education class
  • Intern as a teaching assistant or tutor
  • Serve as a camp counselor
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Health Science

 

The Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Participate in Health Occupation Students of America
  • Volunteer at a community wellness center, hospital, assisted living center, or nursing home
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Hospitality and Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food/beverage services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Students acquire knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success.

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Participate in Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, SkillsUSA, American Culinary Federation, or the Texas Restaurant Association
  • Plan a catering event or work for a catering company
  • Participate in a cooking course
  • Work in a restaurant
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Law and Public Service

The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services.
 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Join the Texas Public Service Association or local criminal justice clubs
  • Attend court hearings and other legal procedures
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Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Participate and compete in SkillsUSA
  • Job shadow a machinist
  • Work in a local business or industry apprenticeship
  • Join the American Welding Society
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

 

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing, scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

 

 

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Exploration Activities Work-Based Learning Activities
  • Join Health Occupations Students of America
  • Intern at a lab
  • Shadow a healthcare or medical professional
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