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Career & Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is designed for college and career preparatory education and training. A diverse curriculum is offered to prepare students for entry into the workforce or for further study in the postsecondary setting. These pathways link school-based learning with career-related experiences. The CTE programs follow the state-adopted pathways and are representative of the national Career and Technical Educational Model. These clusters include courses that identify academic and technical knowledge and skills needed for students to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. Through partnerships with businesses and industry and dual enrollment opportunities, students are able to participate in the following career clusters.
Career & Technical Education Information
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Sylacauga High School is proud to offer students the opportunity to earn certifications through many CTE pathways. Certifications allow high school students to acquire and practice some of the most critical college and career-readiness skills.
Career Cluster
Career Tech Industry Credential (Career Readiness Indicator – CRI) Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications
Adobe Certified Associate – Premiere Pro
Adobe Certified Associate – Photoshop
Business, Management, and Administration Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – (2 required: Access, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, or Word)
Microsoft Office Word Expert
Microsoft Excel Expert
Finance (Insurance) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – (2 required: Access, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, or Word)
Health Science Mental Health Worker
Community Health Worker
Certified Patient Care Technician
Hospitality & Tourism Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) (stackable – not CRI)
Barista – Skills for Success
Information Technology CompTIA Tech+
Network+
Security+
C-Tech Network Cabling Specialist (Copper and Fiber)
Modern Manufacturing Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) (stackable – not CRI)
Forklift Operator – Skills for Success
STEM (Engineering-PLTW) AutoDesk Fusion 360
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Career Tech Student Organizations are integrated into each CTE program area. Student career and technical organizations serve to join students together for career development skills and opportunities that further prepare them for the workforce and post-secondary training. The following Career Tech Student Organizations are available in Sylacauga City Schools:
- FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
- FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America)
- HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
- Skills USA
- TSA (Technology Student Association)
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Career Coach
Cali Sanchez, cali.sanchez@scsboe.org
As an extension of both the Career & Technical Education and the Counseling & Guidance Departments of the Alabama State Department of Education, our Career Coach is available to assist students in all aspects of college and/or career planning in each of the schools in our system.
Your Career Coach can help with the following activities:
- Resumes & Cover Letters
- Employability Skills
- Mock Interviews
- College Tours
- Business & Industry Tours
- Job Shadowing
- Employment Trend Information
- College & Job Applications
- Scholarship Information
- Career Interest Assessments
- Career Exploration
- Four Year Education Plans
- Technical Programs Information
- Financial Aid Information
Pathway to Success
Sylacauga City students have access to the Alabama Career Planning System, powered by Kuder®. This comprehensive education and career planning tool allows students, parents, and educators to plan for a student’s future and find links between their interests and aptitudes, explore careers, and research postsecondary options. Their career interests and skills are used to guide the student to associated career clusters.
- Career Clusters represent the broad groupings of similar occupations and industries within the U.S. job market. Each Career Cluster provides students with an overview in terms of career options and an opportunity to explore the industry.
- Within each of the Career Clusters are various Career Pathways, representing a variety of occupational fields associated with the Career Cluster. Each Career Pathway focuses on the specific courses and experiences that prepare students for two-year and four-year colleges, and the workplace.
