Dickinson ISD CTE

🎥 NOW PREMIERING: Explore the Future with DISD CTE! 🎓🐊

Dickinson ISD Career & Technical Education is excited to release our new CTE overview video, showcasing the full range of existing and new programming opportunities available to our students.

From hands-on healthcare pathways and innovative technology programs to skilled trades, engineering, and beyond—CTE at DISD is designed to help every Gator discover their interests, build real-world skills, and graduate with a plan.

🗓️ CTE Symposium Days – During the School Day
This video also highlights upcoming CTE Symposium dates, where junior high students will rotate through interactive sessions with each program area—giving them firsthand exposure to the pathways available to them before course selection.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 8th Grade Parent Night
Parents of current 8th graders are invited to attend 8th Grade Parent Night on Jan. 22nd, where families can learn more about CTE pathways, graduation plans, dual credit, certifications, and how students can prepare for college, career, or the military.

🎯 CTE helps every Gator choose with confidence—because the future is built with purpose.

📽️ Watch the video
📍 Mark your calendars
📚 Start planning your pathway
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🚢 Gators Exploring High-Demand Careers! 🔧⚙️

This morning, Mr. Menotti’s Practicum of Ag Engineering students had the incredible opportunity to tour Gulf Copper to learn firsthand about their Shipfitter Apprenticeship Program—a cutting-edge workforce pathway where icebreaker ships will soon be built through a Department of Labor grant.

Students discovered how, upon graduation, they can enter the 22-month apprenticeship, which blends college-level classroom instruction with on-the-job training through partnerships with Galveston College and College of the Mainland.

💼 This is yet another example of how Dickinson ISD CTE connects students to real-world, high-skill, high-wage opportunities right here on the Gulf Coast. Dickinson Independent School District Dickinson ISD Education Foundation Dickinson High School Texas City-Lamarque Chamber of Commerce College of the Mainland

🌟 Gators at Work Spotlight 🌟

Meet Jailyn Miller, DHS Class of 2024 graduate and now a Patient Care Technician at Memorial Hermann Southeast! 💼🩺

Through the DHS CTE Health Science program, Jailyn earned both her PCT and EKG certifications, giving her the knowledge and hands-on experience to begin working in a hospital immediately after graduation.💙

Jailyn is currently in nursing school working toward her bachelor’s degree, with plans to continue on to her master’s and become a nurse practitioner. 🚀

👉 Are you a Gator alum doing great things in your career? Share your story and be featured in our Gators at Work series: https://gqr.sh/mmhG

Our Dickinson High School Automotive Technology students had an incredible showing at the Houston Auto Dealers Association’s annual Auto Tech Competition — one of the largest and most competitive high-school technician events in the region!

We sent two teams of three students, each completing a six-week internship at their sponsoring dealership to prepare.

Team Lexus of Clear Lake
Joe Silva • David Villalobos • Bryan Ceron
This team trained daily at Lexus of Clear Lake and delivered an outstanding performance, earning 4th overall out of 23 Houston-area schools and dealerships.

A special congratulations to Joe Silva, who dominated the entire competition:
• Top overall individual scorer out of more than 70 competitors
• Top scorer in CCAR Safety
• Top scorer on the ASE test portion
Joe truly set the bar for the event!

Team McRee Ford
Edgar Perez Duran • Genesis Urbina • Johnny Cooley
Our McRee Ford team worked just as hard, representing both the dealership and Dickinson with professionalism and skill. Their strong performance earned a 10th-place overall finish in a highly competitive field.

Both of our teams placed in the Top 10 in the entire Houston area, and we could not be more proud of the dedication, talent, and hard work shown by every student.

Huge thank-you to Lexus of Clear Lake and McRee Ford for sponsoring, mentoring, and investing in the future of our automotive students. Go Gators! 💚🐊

Dickinson High School TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) competed this past Friday at the TAFE Area 4 Conference at Lone Star College–University Park in North Houston, joining students from across the greater Houston area. Our chapter had a strong showing, and twelve students advanced to the Teach Tomorrow Summit in Dallas this late February.

Advancing Students & Events:
Zayrel Ruiz Calderón — Children’s Literature K–3 Spanish
Rony Abarca & F***y Garcia — Children’s Literature K–3 Spanish
Brooke Parker — Creative Lecture
Alyssa Flood — Exploring Administration Careers
Lilianna Saucedo — Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers
Reyna Pelico & Rony Abarca — Inside Our Schools Spanish
Sofia Aguilera & Jumeihda Rey — PSA: Teacher Recruitment
Alyvia Mireles — Education Leadership Fundamentals Test (Highest Scores)
Zion Rojas — Interactive Bulletin Board
Jaelynn Duong — Teacher Created Materials

We’re proud of all our competitors and look forward to cheering on our Gators as they head to Dallas.

Dickinson High School TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) members are competing today at the Area IV Conference at Lone Star College–University Park in North Houston. Our students have worked hard and are ready to shine.

Wishing our competitors the best of luck — Gators are winning tonight! Go Gators! Dickinson High School Dickinson Independent School District Dickinson ISD Education Foundation

💙 A huge thank you to Charlotte Jones for her generous donations to the Dickinson High School Criminal Justice Club over the last two years!

Your continued support has made a big difference in helping our students learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in the field of criminal justice. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our program! 👮‍♂️⚖️

🎓 Dickinson High School Hosts First Annual CTE College & Career Connections Night! 💼⚙️🩺

What an incredible evening at DHS as we welcomed students and families to explore the wide range of opportunities available through our Career & Technical Education programs!

Our inaugural CTE College & Career Connections Night spotlighted hands-on demonstrations and presentations from programs such as Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Tech, X-Ray/Imaging, PCT/EKG, Forensics, Robotics & Engineering, ROTC, and many more. Families had the chance to see firsthand how CTE prepares Gators for real-world success.

Guests also attended Dual Credit & Collegiate High School information sessions, met with administrators and counselors, and received help with college applications and FAFSA completion.

Plus, everyone enjoyed an exciting sneak peek from Principal Courtney Ramirez of the new 100,000 sq. ft. CTE Center, opening Fall 2026—a state-of-the-art facility that will expand hands-on learning and workforce-aligned pathways for all students.

Events like this empower our families to make informed decisions about course selections and inspire students to confidently chart their path toward college, careers, or military service.

💙🐊 Gators are College, Career, and Military Ready, Strong! Dickinson High School Dickinson Independent School District Dickinson ISD Education Foundation Dickinson FFA Dickinson HS Health Science Dickinson HS Deca Dickinson Barbers Dickinson CriminalJustice

🚀 Strengthening Our Workforce Pipeline—Together!

This week, DISD Career & Technical Education (CTE) proudly hosted our Business & Industry Advisory Board Meeting, bringing together more than 60 incredible partners committed to helping us shape the future of our students and our region’s workforce.

During the meeting, industry partners provided valuable insight on which Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs) will give our students a competitive edge in today’s job market. In addition, partners collaborated directly with instructors across all program areas to map out:
• Future guest speaking opportunities
• Donations of excess supplies and materials
• Participation in upcoming mock interviews
• Internship placements
• Job opportunities for our students

One of the highlights of the day was a Business & Industry Panel, where leaders shared the positive impact of hiring DISD CTE students—and celebrated the strong workforce pipeline our programs continue to build.

A huge thank you to our outstanding panelists:
✨ Tim Allen – McRee Ford
✨ Clara Brown – UTMB
✨ Yesenia Gonzalez– Dickinson PD

Your partnership, insight, and commitment help ensure every Gator is workforce ready and prepared to succeed.

Together, we are building brighter futures—for our students, our partners, and our community. 💼🎓💙 Dickinson ISD Education Foundation Dickinson Independent School District Dickinson High School UTMB Health McRee Ford Dickinson Texas City of Dickinson, Texas - City Government

Dickinson Independent School District has been named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). This prestigious honor recognizes districts across the state that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication to student success through outstanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

The CTE District of Distinction program, launched by CTAT, highlights school districts that excel in preparing students for the workforce, fostering innovation in CTE instruction, and inspiring excellence through strong community and industry partnerships. Honored districts serve as models for others across Texas, showcasing best practices that drive progress in career and technical education.

About the CTE District of Distinction Program
The CTE District of Distinction program was created to celebrate districts with exceptional CTE programs that align with workforce needs and produce meaningful outcomes for students. Districts are selected based on rigorous criteria including innovative programming, industry-based certifications, alignment to high-demand careers, and evidence of student achievement.

Why This Matters
Earning this recognition places Dickinson ISD among a select group of districts leading the way in career readiness and workforce development. This designation not only honors the district’s commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing economy but also opens the door to new opportunities for collaboration with educational and industry leaders statewide.

Congratulations to our CTE students, educators, and community partners for helping Dickinson ISD earn this incredible honor — together, we’re building bright futures and leading the way in career and technical education!