CTE Certifications
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES AVAILABLE THROUGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
To encourage more students to work toward a selected industry credential or state license while pursuing a high school diploma, the Path to Industry Certification: High School Industry Credentialing program was developed.
A credential is defined as:
State-Issued Professional License, required for entry into a specific occupation as determined by a Virginia state licensing agency (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Cosmetology);
Full Industry Certification, from a recognized industry, trade, or professional association validating essential skills of a particular occupation (A+ CompTIA, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP);
Pathway Industry Certification, which may consist of entry-level exams as a component of a suite of exams in an industry certification program leading toward full certification (Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS); or
Occupational competency assessment, a national standardized assessment of skills/knowledge in a specific career and/or technical area, (NOCTI).
At the present time, Mecklenburg County Schools offer Career and Technical Education Programs that include industry certifications or licensure exams as a part of their curriculum. An honors course, work-based learning experience or CTE credential is required for students pursuing a high school diploma. A student may also receive a verified credit for obtaining two or more of these credentials.
*Certifications marked with an asterisk do not meet the graduation requirements identified by the VDOE but still provide students the opportunity to earn industry credentials.
