Workforce Readiness Training
Did you know that students who are enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs tend to be more successful than their non-career academy peers? That’s because the more students are engaged in learning, the more likely they are to graduate. Our Career Readiness Program builds the workforce readiness skills that students need to be successful after they graduate. Career-focused electives provide students with opportunities to pursue their passions and explore their chosen career path. Students can earn career certification in high-demand fields and be ready to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
Career Majors
Office Management
The Office Management Certificate Program prepares students for successful careers in clerical positions in various office settings such as law firms, health clinics, corporations, and more. Students will learn how to manage the day-to-day needs of an office and its staff. Job demand for office management professionals is expected to grow faster than average from 2014 to 2024.
Home Care Professional
The Home Care Professional Certificate Program prepares students for careers in this fast-growing field. Employment of home health aides and personal care aides is expected to grow 41% from 2016 to 2026. The program teaches the skills needed to manage the personal care of patients. Students can find jobs in home healthcare services, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and retirement communities. This is an excellent option for those already working in health care who want to advance their careers.
General Career Preparation
This is an excellent option for students who are undecided on their career path, but who need career training they can apply to any occupation. Students gain the skills and knowledge needed for success in a variety of career fields. The program also prepares students for career college, vocational training, community college, or continuing education. The program stresses the personal and professional skills needed in today’s workplace. Although these skills can be applied to almost any career field, office and administrative support positions tend to rely greatly on the information learned in this program.
Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Certificate Program prepares students to obtain entry-level employment in the transportation security industry. Transportation security screeners ensure compliance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. Employment in the transportation security field is expected to grow by 6% from 2012 to 2022.
Certified Protection Officer
The Certified Protection Officer Certificate Program teaches students important protection and security principles. It also prepares them to obtain a Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certificate and employment as a security guard or a protection officer. From 2012 to 2022, the employment in this field is expected to grow by 12%.
Food and Hospitality
The Food and Hospitality Certificate Program prepares students for careers in food services, restaurants, and the hospitality industry. The program emphasizes the personal and professional skills used in a wide variety of food service settings. This is an excellent option for those already working in food services who want to apply for management positions. The program also prepares students to take the Prometric Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) exam. Job growth is expected to increase by 10% from 2014 to 2024.
Child Care and Education (CDA)
This program prepares students to obtain the national Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and employment as a childcare worker. The courses help students learn to perform tasks in a professional child care setting. Students who graduate from this program will receive a self-study CDA certificate that meets the 120 clock hours of professional development required by the Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA credential. Employment of child care workers is expected to grow by 14% from 2012 to 2022.
Commercial Driving
The Certificate Program in Commercial Driving teaches and prepares students to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Truck drivers with a CDL can drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of more than 3 tons. Employment of truck drivers is expected to grow by 11% from 2012 to 2022.
Hospitality and Leisure
The Hospitality and Leisure Certificate Program prepares students for careers in the events, leisure, food services, tourism, and hospitality industries. The program teaches customer service, personal, and professional skills used in a wide variety of locations and settings. This is an excellent option for those already working in the industry who want to apply for management positions. Travel and tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries.
Retail Customer Service
The Retail Customer Service Certificate Program provides students with the skills needed for successful careers in the retail industry. This is an excellent option for those already working in a retail environment who want to advance in their careers and apply for management positions. The program emphasizes customer service skills that can be applied in a wide variety of retail settings.