Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities are available for Scarborough High School students through the facilities at both Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC) and Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS). The following is a sample list of the fields in which students may choose to specialize through currently available CTE programs:
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Building Trades
Business
Biomedical & Health Science
Careers in Education
Carpentry
Commercial & Advertising Art
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Computer Repair & Networking
Computer Science & Multimedia
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Cybersecurity
Dance
Early Childhood Occupations
Electricity
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Fire Fighting
Food Service
Heavy Equipment Operation
Landscapes & Gardens
Marine Service
Masonry
Medical Occupations
Music
New Media
Plumbing & HVAC
Social Services
Welding
When comparable programs exist at both schools, Scarborough students are required to attend WRVC. Under this program, students may receive intensive training in one of a number of specialized trades or occupations. Graduation requirements are the same for this program as for all other SHS programs.
Students enrolled in a CTE program at either WRVC or PATHS will continue to take core academic courses at Scarborough High School. Some CTE programs may be eligible for integrated academic credit and can be awarded once the program is reviewed by SHS core content department chair, principal, guidance counselor, and SPHS curriculum director. In general, students will spend half of the school day in their CTE program and half of the day at Scarborough High School. Completion of any CTE courses should result in the student being capable of entering the workforce and continuing their education in these fields. The Town of Scarborough pays the tuition costs for CTE for students. Students attending CTE programs are required to ride on Scarborough buses to and from their CTE campus. All CTE programs are generally taught over a two-year sequence, and thus aimed at accepting students for their junior and senior years; sophomores who are interested may be considered for these programs provided they are in good academic standing. Additionally, under certain circumstances, seniors may be admitted to particular programs. Students interested in a CTE program should see their school counselor or the career pathways coordinator for more information.
