Career & Technology Education Career & Technology Education (CTE) programs are available at all high schools and the Career & Technology Center. They offer students who have identified specific career interests the opportunity to explore and prepare for their futures academically and through skill development and practical work experiences. Students may choose to enter employment immediately after high school, pursue post-secondary career education, or both. Talk with your school counselor about how to incorporate one of these programs into your high school plans, and see the High School Course Guide for a complete listing of offerings.   CTE Programs at High Schools   A wide range of CTE programs are offered at the county's comprehensive "home" high schools. Among the high school-based options that meet Maryland's Approved Career & Technology Program graduation requirements are:   Agriculture: Animal Science Agriculture Mechanics Automotive Mechanics Business Finance & Management Cabinetmaking Child Care Services Computer Science Engineering Horticulture Landscape Management Transition Education Woodworking & more Students who plan to enter a community college or an apprenticeship program will want to consider the CTE programs that offer college credit through agreements with Frederick Community College and other post-secondary institutions. Details can be found at Fast Forward.

Contacts   Curriculum Specialist: Victoria Clark 301-644-5188 Victoria.Clark@fcps.org   Curriculum Specialist: Kristine Pearl (Acting) 301-644-5200 Kristine.Pearl@fcps.org   Career & Technology Education Coordinator:  TBA 301-644-5188   Talk with the Transition Education Teacher-Coordinator at your high school!     Resources   CTE Fact Sheet   Industry Certifications   Maryland CTE Information   10 Things Parents Should Know About CTE

Career & Technology Center  This specialized school, located in Frederick, offers a solid education to high school students who want to enhance their academic studies with specialized, hands-on training in competitive fields. Most programs require two years of study, and many prepare students for national and state certification and offer college credits. Visit the Career & Technology Center website for details. The school equips students in 10th-12th grades, who have demonstrated good attendance and met program-specific criteria, with the skills and knowledge to compete in today's job market through 25 programs:   Academy of Finance Agricultural & Commercial Metals Technology Advanced Web Design and Animation Automotive Technology Biomedical Sciences Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Computer-Aided Design/Engineering Carpentry CISCO Computer Networking Academy Collision Repair Computer Technician/Analyst Construction Electricity Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Fire & Rescue Cadet Fundamentals of Nursing Graphic Communications & Printing Technology Landscape Management Marketing Masonry Plumbing/HVAC Professional Health Careers TV\Multimedia Production Welding: Agriculture & Commercial Metals Technology       Technology Education   Students in grades 7-12 develop an understanding of the nature of technology and its impact on business, industry and society. They demonstrate knowledge and skills in engineering design and development and learn about the core technologies that are the building blocks of the designed world and how major enterprises use technology to produce goods and services.   Transition Education  These courses allow juniors and seniors to experience a hands-on career placement (within their career pathway) during the conventional school day. Businesses and community organizations interested in partnering with FCPS to offer work-based learning opportunities are invited to contact the CTE Coordinator.  Career Research & Development  (formerly Cooperative Work-Study)  This two-year program is available at all high schools and includes both an in-school component and a paid work experience in the senior year that reflects future employment plans. Most students attend their home high schools in the morning and work in the afternoon. Interested students should contact their high school Transition Education teacher coordinators to obtain an information and application packet. Mentor/Internships   Juniors and seniors gain valuable career-related experiences in the field in which they plan to major in college. Each intern is paired with an adult mentor who helps craft the internship. Interested students should contact their high school Transition Education teacher coordinators to obtain an information and application packet.