The Career and Technical Education (CTE) department offers a variety of programs that will lead to career and education opportunities. Whether a student plans to attend a university or trade school or decides to enter the workforce upon graduation, this program will help the student be prepared. CTE courses provide the skills and knowledge to help students succeed in today's technological world.

CTE programs have a prerequisite of an introduction course or a fundamental course that the Arizona Department of Education requires. Introduction or fundamental courses are the courses in which students learn basic academic and technical competencies tied to specific careers. These classes also prepare them for advanced application courses. The Application Level I and Level II courses designed for juniors and seniors provide students with specific preparation that leads to employment and/or further education upon graduation.

CTE/JTED Students have the opportunity to:

• Earn industry credentials

• Participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations

• Skills USA; FBLA-FCCLA & HOSA,

• Honors program option,

• Dual Enrollment with Pima Community College

Contact your High School Counselor for more information

*CTE Classes offered off campus at Pierson High School.  Space is limited.