WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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CAREER , TECHNICAL , AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ( CTAE )
The CTAE department ' s mission is to prepare Wheeler students for a variety of careers and educational paths . CTAE offers a variety of career pathways , each with three or four specialized courses . Students can choose a career pathway that matches their interests and goals . Students will be exposed to learning through : College and career readiness : Students should become ready for college , technical training , two- and four-year degrees , and post-baccalaureate programs . Workforce preparation : Students should develop employability skills and prepare them to enter the workforce . Real-world learning : Students should apply academic theories and principles with hands-on learning experiences . Career exploration : Students should use career assessments to explore career opportunities that match their skill set .
Department Leader .................................................................................................. Valerie Bolen
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The Georgia Department of Education has structured the state ’ s current Career , Technical , & Agricultural Education ( CTAE ) program into 17 Career Cluster Pathways that are modeled after the National Career Clusters configuration utilized by most of the United States . The 17 Career Cluster / Pathways encompass both secondary and postsecondary education and will strengthen and improve student transition from secondary to postsecondary education . Georgia ’ s 17 Career Clusters : Agriculture , Food , and Natural Resources * Architecture and Construction * Arts , Audio / Video Tech , and Communications * Business Management and Administration * Education and Training Energy Finance Government and Public Administration * Health Science *
Hospitality and Tourism * Human Services Information Technology * Law , Public Safety , Corrections , and Security * Manufacturing Marketing Science , Technology , Engineering , and Math * Transportation , Distribution , and Logistics
* Wheeler High School offers at least one full pathway in these career clusters .