WCPS CTE

CTE students gain hands-on experience, confidence, and career-ready skills—before graduation.

Industry Partners brought real-world knowledge into the classroom, giving students hands-on experiences they wouldn’t normally have access to. From sharing career insights to guiding practical skill-building activities, they helped bridge the gap between education and the workforce.

🏗️⚡🔧 Building the future—literally.
From wiring to climate control to construction basics, students in these trades learn skills that are always in demand.

💼📊 Numbers tell a story—and our students know how to read it.
Accounting & Finance students gain real-world skills in budgeting, payroll, taxes, and financial planning.

🎨🎥🎙️ Creativity meets Career!
Students in Arts, Media & Communications learn design, video, photography, and storytelling skills that power today’s digital world.

📢 It’s Career & Technical Education Month!
CTE prepares students for high-demand, high-skill, high-wage careers—starting NOW. This month, we’re spotlighting the programs that help students turn passions into professions.

Happy World Statistics Day! Today we celebrate the power of data—and how it helps us make informed decisions, measure success, and plan for the future.
👉Students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs have a higher graduation rate (around 95%) compared to the national average.
👉Nearly 80% of CTE graduates go on to postsecondary education, employment, or both within six months of graduation.