Career and Technical Education offers high school students cutting-edge, relevant, and rigorous classes that prepare them for post-secondary opportunities and high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers of the 21st century.
Students who complete a CTE program:
Gain technical skills and knowledge that help them prepare for college and career
May earn college credit in high school
Build a resume that signals strong career or academic interest to employers and colleges
Dual Credit: Many Ida B. Wells CTE courses are Dual Credit, allowing the student to earn college credit concurrently with high school credit. Dual Credit courses are aligned with specific courses at Portland Community College (PCC), which can then be transferred to many secondary institutions. Entering college with credits may allow students to graduate in less time or to take advanced coursework sooner in their college career.
Sound Engineering: Intro • Sound Engineering 1-6
Game Design • Computer Science 1-10
Woods & Metals 1-8
Pre-Engineering • Mechanics & Materials • Robotics
Health Occupations • Sports Medicine & Emergency Management • Pre-med & Advanced Certifications
Intro to Marketing • Sports Marketing • Finance • Business Management • Special Projects
Introduction to News Reporting • Multimedia Storytelling • Headlight: Reporting •Editorial Leadership