Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Lafayette High School

Empowering Students Through Real-World Learning

Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Lafayette gives students hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and life. With five career-focused program areas and a variety of student organizations, our CTE programs build real skills for a real future.

What is CTE?

CTE stands for Career & Technical Education, a curriculum that connects classroom learning with career-ready skills. Students in CTE pathways explore high-demand industries, earn certifications, and gain hands-on experience while in high school.

Why Choose CTE?

Earn industry-recognized certifications
Gain real-world experience through projects, labs, and simulations
Prepare for college and high-demand careers
Get involved in national student leadership organizations (CTSOs)
Stand out on college and job applications
Earn college credit through dual and/or articulated credit courses

Our Program Areas

Explore our five dynamic CTE program areas. Click to learn more about each one, including course pathways and student opportunities.

Architecture & Engineering

Business & Marketing

Computer Science

Family Consumer Sciences

Media Arts

LHS Students Thrive in Career & Technical Education

TSA Shines at Nationals

LHS' Architectural Design Team placed first at the 2025 National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference in Nashville, where over 8,000 students from 48 states and four countries gathered to network and compete.

LHS Medals at ICDC 2025

The LHS DECA chapter attended the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) for the first time in 2025, with one member placing in the top in their competitive event.

DECA Progresses to ICDC 2025

Two LHS DECA students placed in their competitive events at the State Career Dev. Conference (SCDC) and progressed to the International Career Dev. Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL

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