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Career Academy | Technical Center | Career Academy @ Hughes
Agriculture Career Cluster
Agri-Science (Science Credit)
Small Animal Care
Botany/Horticulture
Introduction to Agriculture
Manufacturing Cluster
AC Electronics (formerly Electronics I)
Analog Electronics
DC Electronics (formerly Electronics I)
Digital Electronics
Welding I
Welding II
Art and Communication Cluster
Digital Art & Photography
Graphic Design
Health Science Cluster
Advanced Medical Careers
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Careers
Medical Terminology
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Information Technology Cluster
Computer Hardware
Cybersecurity
Intro to Computers
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Cluster
Architectural Design
Building Systems
Building Systems II
Creative Engineering I
Creative Engineering II
Mechatronics
Career Academy Tech Ed
Robotics
Tech Design/3D Modeling
Construction Career Cluster
Carpentry Framing
Carpentry Interior
Transportation Cluster
Automotive Technology I
Automotive Technology II
Automotive Collision I
Automotive Collision II
Aviation I
Aviation II
Intro to Drones & Unmanned Arial Systems
Extended Learning Opportunities
Empower[Ed] Program
Capstone
CTE Internship
Foundations of Technology
Robotics
Electronics
Building Systems
Intro to Computers, Computer Hardware & Cybersecurity
Applied Mechanics
Career Academy Class Registration Information
If you are a BPS student, please feel free to call the secretary at the Career Academy at 323-4340 with questions or you may visit with your home school counselor.
In addition to our Bismarck Public Schools students, we welcome students from Shiloh Christian, St. Mary's Central, Mandan, Wilton, and home-schooled students to take classes at the Career Academy & Technical Center. As part of the Bismarck Public SchoolS District, the Bismarck Career Academy & Technical Center offer courses geared towards career pathways. Each year, over 1400 students enroll in courses.
Classes are 90 minute (block classes) in length each day to allow for "hands-on" techniques delivered by experienced classroom instructors.
Since the courses are part of the Bismarck Public Schools District, they are free of charge. To enroll, visit with your school counselor or call the Career Academy secretary at 701-323-4340 ext 3000 to inquire about registration.
Click here to view our registration guide for students who will be in 9th grade during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Click here to view our registration guide for students who will be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Program Area Highlights
Empower[Ed] Program
Empower[Ed] is a personalized path to graduation based on who students are and how they learn best. The goal is to give each student the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding while working on meaningful and authentic projects that add value and strengthen both our learners and our community.
We empower students to take ownership of their learning.
We empower teens to be a positively impact their community.
We empower learners to pursue their dreams.
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Student Testimonials
Graphic Design & Communications Program Articulation Agreement
Earn college credit while in high school working on projects in a program area that you love!
Learn more here.