*In order to be eligible for the opportunities listed below, a student must be considered a CTE Completer in a related pathway. Please see your CDC to verify your eligibility.
CTE Apprenticeship
Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Pathway Aligned Career Technical
Student Organization: An Association for Marketing Education Students (DECA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), HOSA - Future Health Professionals, SkillsUSA, and Technology Student Association, (TSA)
Aligned Industry Credential: None
Description: Students who participate in apprenticeships or pre-apprenticeships through the North Carolina Department of Commerce can also earn CTE credit while they earn hours and experience toward an adult apprenticeship leading to a completed journeyman certificate.
CTE Internship
Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Pathway Aligned Career Technical
Student Organization: An Association for Marketing Education Students (DECA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), HOSA - Future Health Professionals, SkillsUSA, and Technology Student Association, (TSA)
Aligned Industry Credential: None
Description: 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.