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CTE Programs

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are designed to provide students with the academic and technical skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers. These programs are particularly valuable because they blend traditional classroom learning with hands-on experience, giving students a comprehensive understanding of their chosen fields. CTE programs cover various industries, including healthcare, information technology, architecture, and agriculture, to name a few. By offering specialized training, these programs aim to prepare students for both immediate employment and further education.

CTE Career Clusters

 

Click on each link to view the program pathways and four-year plans of study.

  

Architecture & Construction 

  • Construction
  • Design/ Pre-Construction
  • Maintenance/ Operations
  • Welding

CTSO - SkillsUSA

Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications 

  • A/V Technology & Film
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Performing Arts
  • Printing Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Visual Arts

Health Science

  • Biotechnology Research & Development
  • Diagnostic Services
  • Healthy Information
  • Support Services
  • Therapeutic Services

CTSO - HOSA

Hospitality & Tourism 

  • Lodging
  • Recreation, Amusements & Attractions
  • Restaurants & Food/ Beverage Services
  • Travel & Tourism

CTSO - FCCLA

Information Technology  

  • Information Support & Services 
  • Network Systems
  • Programming & Software Development
  • Web & Digital Communications

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)

  • Engineering & Technology
  • Science & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics (TDL)

  • Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance
  • Health, Safety, & Environmental Management
  • Logistics Planning & Management Services
  • Sales & Service
  • Transportation Operations
  • Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management, & Regulation
  • Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations

CTSO - SkillsUSA

Contact Information

Julie Luddington
Career & Technical Education Technician
julie.luddington@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11538

Andrea Wade
Career &Technical Education Director
andrea.wade@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11537  

Audra Forsman
Work-based Learning Coordinator
audra.forsman@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11304

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