Senior Capstone

The Senior Capstone Experience is available to CTE Academy students in all program areas during their senior year.

 All State Approved CTE courses meet SD High School graduation requirement. 

 Completion of a capstone experience will vary depending upon the student’s post secondary plan, experience, skills, and ability to learn tasks and responsibilities. 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERIENCE CAPSTONE

CTI-3020

Length/Credit:      One Semester, 1 credit 

Prerequisite:         Completion or concurrent enrollment in a CTE program at the Academy, Open to grade 11-12

The entrepreneurial experience includes the development of a business plan, portfolio and oral presentation related to a potential business idea of interest. Students will have a faculty advisor to assist in topic selection and supervision of progress, and a local entrepreneur to serve as a mentor.

YOUTH INTERNSHIP CAPSTONE II

CTI-3040

Length/Credit:      One Semester, 1 credit 

Prerequisite:         Completion or concurrent enrollment in a CTE program at the Academy, Youth Internship Capstone I, open to students age 16+ and in grade 11-12

Students will gain real world experience in a career field that aligns with their career cluster of interest. They will spend a predetermined amount of hours at an appropriate work setting learning and being evaluated by specific competencies and industry-based standards. Students will also complete school assignments related to worksite activities, including daily logs, reflections and a portfolio. The classroom teacher and an employment supervisor share in instruction and supervision of the students involved in internship.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

CTI-3060

Length/Credit:      One Semester, 1 credit 

Prerequisite:         None, Open to grade 11-12

Youth Apprenticeship helps students gain work experience while earning a wage with a registered sponsor. An apprenticeship is designed for students to acquire hands-on job skills in a specific occupational area. Their experience will be gained through a career site and classroom instruction. Students earn high school credit as well as hours towards a registered apprenticeship. At the completion of the high school apprenticeship program, students can continue their apprenticeship to earn a nationally recognized credential. Youth Apprenticeship differs from an internship in that apprenticeships guarantee students receive a wage, hours towards a registered apprenticeship and the opportunity to receive a nationally recognized credential at the completion of the registered apprenticeship program.