Students & Families

Your Future Starts Here

ACCESS CTE is designed to open doors. Whether you're a student exploring your interests or a family supporting your student's journey — this is where careers, college, and life skills come together.

Student Benefits → Explore Pathways

For Students

Why CTE Matters for You

Discover your interests and explore pathways that align with your goals — gain real skills and real experience starting now.

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Hands-On Learning

Every lesson connects to real skills. You build, create, and produce — putting knowledge into action.

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Industry Certifications

Earn credentials employers recognize while you're still in high school.

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Dual Enrollment

Get a head start on college by earning credit before graduation.

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Internships & Work-Based Learning

See careers up close through real workplace experiences.

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Mentorship

Connect with industry professionals who guide and inspire.

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Career Exploration

Try things, build a portfolio, and discover what excites you most.

For Families

Supporting Your Student's Future

CTE creates real opportunities — for college, careers, and beyond. Here's what every family should know.

What CTE Provides

  • A clear connection between learning and life after high school
  • Industry-recognized credentials and college credit
  • Hands-on experience that strengthens college applications
  • Exposure to high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers
  • Confidence-building through real projects and presentations

What Families Often Ask

  • Does CTE replace college? No — it prepares students for both college and career.
  • Is it only for certain students? No — CTE is for every student exploring interests and futures.
  • How does it fit with regular courses? CTE is integrated alongside core academics.
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Real Pathways
Six career pathways tied to growing local industries.
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Industry Credentials
Certifications students earn while still in high school.
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Industry Partners
Tours, mentorships, and work-based learning experiences.
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College Connections
Direct pathways to local community colleges and universities.

Pathways

Find Your Path. Build Your Future.

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Digital Media & Product Development

Design, video, UX, creative tech
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Education & Child Development

Teaching, mentoring, child dev.
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Culinary Arts

Food service, hospitality
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Game Development & Esports

Coding, design, gaming
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Drone Technology

Aviation, mapping, UAS
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Building & Construction Trades

Carpentry, skilled trades

Get Started

Take the Next Step

Not sure where to begin? Take the career quiz, browse resources, or get in touch with the ACCESS CTE team.

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