The mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower students to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy.
CTE Advanced Studies, CTE Apprenticeship, and CTE Internships are available in multiple NC Career Pathways.
PLEASE REFER TO NC Career Pathways by Cluster for more information.
Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Pathway
This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a concentrator course, in one Career Pathway. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to post-secondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FFA, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), SkillsUSA, and Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Pathway
Students who participate in apprenticeships or pre-apprenticeships through the North Carolina Department of Labor, Apprenticeship and Training Bureau can also earn CTE credit while they earn hours and experience toward adult apprenticeship leading to a completed journeyman certificate. This course is appropriate for occupations that do not require a college degree but require a high level of skill and knowledge. FCS students are asked to complete an interest form if they wish to learn more about CTE Apprenticeship. FCS CTE Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Interest Form Link. The district Career Development Coordinator will contact the student to discuss the process.
Apprenticeship Definition: A system of skilled occupational training that combines practical work experiences with related academic and technical instruction.
Prerequisite: None
A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship. FCS students are required to complete an internship application. FCS CTE Internship Application Link. The district Career Development Coordinator will contact the student to discuss the process. The district CTE department will work with approved students to help them find an internship location.
Internship Definition: A work-based learning experience where a student participates in the daily operations of a work site under the direct supervision of a business mentor. Student must pass the pathway concentrator course and internship course for the internship to count as a career pathway major course.