Career and Technical Education
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
CTE provides students with the academic and technical skills they need to succeed in future careers and develop skills to use throughout their lives. CTE classes introduce students to workplace competencies and make academic content accessible by providing instruction in a hands-on context.
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Programs of Study (POS)
What is CTE?
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Pathways offered in Lake Worth ISD:
- Animal Science
- Applied Agricultural Engineering
- Plant Science
Architecture & Construction
Pathway offered in Lake Worth ISD:
- Carpentry
Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
Pathways offered in Lake Worth ISD:
- Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts
Business, Marketing, and Finance
Pathways offered in Lake Worth ISD:
- Entrepreneurship
Education and Training
Pathways available in Lake Worth ISD:
- Teaching and Training
Health Science
Pathways offered in Lake Worth ISD:
- Healthcare Therapeutic
Hospitality & Tourism
Pathways available in Lake Worth ISD:
- Culinary Arts
Law and Public Service
Pathways available in Lake Worth ISD:
- Law Enforcement
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Industry-Based Certifications
An important component of Lake Worth’s CTE program is to offer students the opportunity to earn industry-based certifications. IBC’s offered in our programs of study are vetted by the State of Texas as being valued by industry. The LWISD CTE department will review certifications offered on a yearly basis. Exams are given free of charge to students who meet testing requirements.
Program of Study Course to take exam in Name of Exam Animal Science Vet Med Applications Elanco Veterinary Medical
ApplicationsAnimal Science Advance Animal Science Elanco Fundamentals
in Animal ScienceAgricultural Engineering Agricultural Mechanics AWS D9.1 Sheet
Meal WeldingPlant Science Floral Design Texas State Florist
Association: KnowledgeConstruction Tech Construction Tech 1 NCCR Core Construction Tech Construction Tech 2 NCCR Carpentry I Graphic Design Commercial
PhotographyAdobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro,
After EffectsDigital Communications A/V Production 2 Adobe Photoshop Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship 1 Entrepreneurship and
Small BusinessEducation and Training Instructional Practices Educational Aide 1 Health Science Health Science Theory/Clinicals Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant; EKG Technician;
Patient Care TechnicianCulinary Arts Advanced Culinary Arts Servsafe Manager,
Certified Fundamentals Cook,
Food Protection ManagerLaw Enforcement Correctional Services Non-Commissioned Security
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Business Professinonals of America (BPA)
Sponsor: Tonya Flowers
Description: Business Professionals of America is the nation’s leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, accounting, office administration, and other business-related career fields. With 45,000 members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, as well as an international presence in China, Haiti and Peru, BPA is an organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards.
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Sponsors: Angela Cryer and William Taylor
Description: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Sponsor: Stacie Alvarez
Description: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national vocational student-led organization. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. For more information about HOSA contact Stacie Alvarez salvarez@lwisd.org
FFA
Sponsors: Dallas Renfro, Schyler McNeese, Jaclyn Robinson
Description: FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership
SkillsUSA
Sponsor: Timothy Payton
Description: SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. They provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms.
Esports
Sponsor: Nick Behrens
Description: Generation Esports and the High School Esports League (HSEL) is a nationwide network of competitive schools and students who play popular video games. Generation Esports, the organization that manages the HSEL, provides a dual mission of allowing students to compete and connect to other competing schools, while also providing learning opportunities for Game Development, Multimedia, the business of professional Esports and Gaming, and more. More information: contact Nick Behrens, NBehrens@lwisd.org
Design Build Competition
Sponsor: Timothy Payton
Description: The Construction Industry Education Foundation develops construction, design, and trade professionals through educational endeavors, mentoring initiatives, and training activities. This competition is only open to those who are registered in a construction class.
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