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Career & Technical Education (CTE)

CTE classes integrate academics with technical skill development to help prepare students for higher-level courses in college or prepare you for a paid internship. 

Many CTE courses — including those taught at skill centers — offer credit that meets the academic credits required for graduation. Some CTE courses earn dual credit, meaning students earn college credit as well as high school credit, tuition free. CTE Advanced Placement courses such as environmental science and computer design are available in some schools. (Students who pass their AP exam following a CTE class also earn dual credit.)

Other high school graduation requirements that can be met through CTE include the culminating (senior project) and testing alternatives. Each school’s offerings are different so ask your school counselor for details.

Work Experience Opportunities

CTE students in many cases can pursue what is called a “work-based learning” opportunity or an internship involving a job outside of school. “Work-based learning” experiences are always paid and also earn high school credit. Internships are typically paid but do not earn academic credit. Individual schools and CTE teachers work with local employers to arrange these opportunities for their students, so your local career office is the best source of information for what your own school offers.

HHS partners with GRAYS HARBOR YOUTH WORKS to provide work based learning opportunities. Visit the GH Youth Works webpage for more information on their program or stop by the HHS Career Center.  http://graysharboryouthworks.com/