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February is National Career and Technical Education Month
Jersey Shore Area High School will celebrate National Career and Technical Education ( CTE ) Month by recognizing and celebrating the CTE programs that exist within the Jersey Shore Area School District ! The district is proud to support CTE programs that prepare students for in-demand careers in the following areas : Automotive Technology ; Business , Computer , & Information Technology ; Computer Networking ; Construction & Property Maintenance ; Culinary Arts ; Digital Communications Technology ; Early Childhood Education ; and Machining & Manufacturing Technology .
The purpose of the CTE programs is to prepare students for career and college success through hands-on training , as well as project-based and work-based learning . Jersey Shore is proud to have over 150 students enrolled in its CTE programs in Grades 11-12 . These students graduate better prepared to enter the competitive workforce , enroll in colleges , universities , and technical training programs upon graduation , or pursue military training .
Upon entering high school at Jersey Shore , all students select one of five career pathways in which to study : Arts & Media Technology ; Business , Finance , & Information Technology ; Engineering & Industrial Technology ; Health & Science Technology ; and Human Services . In Grade 9 , students may take up to four exploratory courses to discover their passion . In Grade 10 , students may enroll in two introductory courses to dive deeper into their chosen career pathway . Finally , in Grade 11 , students may choose to enroll full-time in a CTE program , where they receive intensive technical instruction , on-the-job training , and industry certifications .
As part of Jersey Shore ’ s CTE Month Celebration , high school CTE students will be exploring careers with elementary students , hosting tours of CTE programs with middle school students , and recognizing the success of high school CTE students in FBLA and SkillsUSA .
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