Career and Technical Education

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David Herman Principal Assigned to CTE [email protected] 201-915-6173 |
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Enza Cannarozzi Work-Based Learning Coordinator [email protected] 201-369-2831 |
Melissa Merrington Work-Based Learning Coordinator [email protected] 201-915-6085 |
Clerk l Kimberly Sampson l [email protected] l 201-915-6105
Department Overview
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department offers a comprehensive array of programs designed to provide students with both the academic knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in higher education and in a wide range of high-demand careers. These programs are carefully crafted to provide a solid educational foundation and to immerse students in hands-on learning experiences that closely mirror real-world work environments.
By combining technical expertise with essential employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, CTE ensures that students are fully prepared for college or seamless entry into the workforce. Whether students are pursuing advanced degrees or stepping directly into industry careers, CTE programs offer clear, guided pathways for success.
The CTE middle school program at Ezra L. Nolan Middle School #40 serves as a transition that connects early student learning to the robust CTE offerings available at the high school level. This program provides students with a solid introduction to career exploration and technical skills in the following areas: Business, Culinary Arts, Communication Arts (B.E.S.T), and Fashion Design. By offering hands-on experiences and foundational lessons in various career fields, the middle school program creates a seamless transition for students, helping them build essential skills and ignite interest in pursuing specialized career pathways.
The vision of the CTE middle school program is to ensure students in these exploration programs enroll in the corresponding programs of study at the high school level.
6-8 Curriculum |

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum for grades 6-8 at Ezra L. Nolan Middle School is designed to introduce students to various career pathways, helping them explore their interests and strengths. Through engaging, hands-on learning experiences, students gain valuable insights into high-demand industries and develop skills that prepare them for future career opportunities.
These initiatives aim to ignite students' curiosity about future careers and empower them to make informed choices about their educational paths.
6-8 Curriculum
High School Curriculum |
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) curricula for grades 9-12 are designed to provide students with the skills needed for both higher education and careers in various industries.
Programs of Study (POS) are meticulously structured educational programs, providing students with a clear and coherent sequence of coursework aligned with two out of the following three criteria: high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations, instilling a sense of reassurance about the clarity and coherence of the educational path.
To meet the requirements of a Program of Study:
- Students must follow a defined sequence of three or four courses.
- Programs of Study must culminate in one of the following:
- A recognized Industry Valued Credential
- Articulated college credit
- A US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship
In the context of Programs of Study:
- Participants are students who have taken one course in the sequence.
- Concentrators are students who have taken at least two courses in the sequence.
- Completers are students who have finished the entire sequence of courses.

William L. Dickinson High School

James J. Ferris High School

Abraham Lincoln High School

Henry Snyder High School

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McNair Academic High School and Abraham Lincoln High School
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Infinity Institute, Innovation High School, and Liberty High School
Elective CTE Courses
District Approved Curriculum Resources |
District Approved Curriculum Resources