Career and Technical Education Program Descriptions

Career and Technical Education focuses on exploration of the self in relation to the world of work. Students discover their interests, talents, abilities, and the niches where their talents and abilities might best be used. Career and Technical Education also equips students with research skills to enable them to form a realistic picture of job opportunities. In essence, Career and Technical Education brings greater satisfaction and relevance to career choices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources prepares and supports individuals for careers, builds awareness and develops leadership for the food, fiber and natural resource systems.

Business and Information Technology brings together business and education in a positive working relationship through integrated curriculum designed to prepare all students for responsible citizenship and careers. Activities for students include information systems, computer technology, communication skills, entrepreneurship, financial procedures, and career development.

Family and Consumer Education empowers individuals and families across the life-span for responsible citizenship by providing students opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for managing the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. Its unique focus is on the relationships among individuals, families, and the community environments in which they live, work, and contribute.

Marketing Education prepares students for rewarding careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Students achieve personal and professional success through academic and leadership activities.

Technology and Engineering prepares America’s high performance individuals currently enrolled in technical, trade, industrial, and technology education programs. Tomorrow’s workers participate in team work, citizenship, leadership and character development activities. SkillsUSA-VICA is the state student organization for technology education students.

Health Science prepares students for careers related to medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health programs. Students preparing for health careers or for teaching careers in health occupations can gain valuable career information and network with other professionals by participating in the Health Sciences program. This program provides students with technical skills, health care competencies, and opportunities to obtain the knowledge necessary to satisfy the requirements for entry-level health care jobs. Health Sciences is dedicated to educating today's students for tomorrow's health-care community.

For questions about this information, contact Sharon W. Wendt (608) 267-9251

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:28:40 PM