Career Pathways
Career technical education (CTE) pathways at CTEC are structured sequences of courses tailored to align with a student's career interests, offering a bridge between high school education, college credits, industry certifications, post-secondary education, and career opportunities. In partnership with the State Center Community College District, CTEC students can work towards an associate degree in Industrial Technology with a focus on either Manufacturing or Construction. As students progress through their chosen pathway, they have the opportunity to earn certifications specific to industry-relevant skills.
CTEC offers two primary pathways to support student learning and career preparation: Advanced Manufacturing and Commercial Construction. These pathways provide students with specialized training in their chosen fields while also equipping them with versatile job skills that enhance their employability across various industries. Through these pathways, students are well-prepared to pursue careers or further education in their chosen fields.
Advanced Manufacturing Pathway
The Manufacturing pathway at CTEC is a comprehensive program for students in grades 9-12, offering the opportunity to develop skills and gain hands-on work experience in the manufacturing industry. This pathway is ideal for students interested in careers such as welding, fabrication, mechanics, or machining.
Students enrolled in the Manufacturing pathway can follow specific course sequences to become Career Technical Education (CTE) completers in several specialized areas, including:
- **Manufacturing and Product Development**
- **Engineering and Architecture**
- **Engineering Technology**
- **Welding and Materials Joining**
- **Machining and Forming Technologies**
By completing these sequences, students will be well-prepared to enter the workforce or continue their education in these fields, equipped with industry-relevant skills and experience.
Commercial Construction Pathway
The Commercial Construction Trades pathway at CTEC is a comprehensive grade 9-12 program designed to provide students with valuable skills and work experience in the construction industry. This pathway is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in fields such as wood/metal framing, AC electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete finishing, drywall, and finishing.
Students participating in this pathway will gain technical skills in various trades, including:
- Carpentry
- Electrical work
- Heavy equipment operation
- Ironworking
- Masonry
- Plastering
- Plumbing and pipefitting
- Sheet metal work
- Welding
- Construction surveying
- Construction engineering and management
Students enrolled in the Commercial Construction pathway at CTEC can follow specific course sequences to become Career Technical Education (CTE) completers in several specialized areas, including:
- **Residential and Commercial Construction**
- **Architectural Design**
- **Architectural Technology**
- **Welding and Materials Joining**
By completing these sequences, students will be well-prepared to enter the workforce or continue their education in these fields, equipped with industry-relevant skills and experience.
