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Career Pathways

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Areas

In Kentucky, there are 13 CTE program areas, offering over 130 career pathways that lead to today's high-skill, high-wage, in-demand careers.

So, what is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

Check out this flyer ➡️ What is CTE?

Check out this short video ➡️ Kentucky CTE Empowered

SCHS Career Pathway Offerings

Find Your Future!

Click here for access to this flyer and learn more about the pathway offerings at SCHS and the Shelby County Area Technology Center (ATC)!

SCHS Career Pathways
Spencer County High School offers 17 career pathways within seven CTE program areas. We offer career pathways in Agriculture, Business, Education, Engineering, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science and Media Arts.

Shelby County Area Technology Center (ATC)

Spencer County High School students (10th - 12th grades) can choose to attend the Shelby County ATC for classes in Health Science, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Welding.

📢 Applications are now open for the 2025-26 school year! 📢

Please complete this google form to apply to the ATC for next school year.

*** Note: EVEN IF YOU ALREADY TAKE COURSES AT THE ATC, ALL STUDENTS MUST REAPPLY ***

Application Timeline:

Opens: December 1, 2024

Closes: January 31, 2025

Notifications sent to Counselors: February 15, 2025

Acceptance Letters Mailed: March 15, 2025

Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

Students enrolled in CTE pathways have the opportunity to also engage in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). These are co-curricular student leadership organizations that allow students to apply and expand their pathway knowledge and skills through competitive events, service learning and leadership development at the chapter, regional, state and national levels.