Career and Technical Education

Courses offered at the CTE facility  Ag Mech. and Metal  Computer Maintenance  Construction Technology/Advanced  Cosmetology  HVAC/Refrigeration

Ag Mech. and Metal  Develop welding skills  Electrical wiring installations  Plumbing installations  Basic carpentry skills  Certification available upon passing exam:  Certification Preparation: NCCER Carpentry; NCCER HVAC

Students working with Mr. Aaron.

Using the torch to cut metal.

Shop Time

Sandblasting and Grinding.

Computer Maintenance  Electrical and electronic theory  Computer hardware principles  Installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer systems  Install, configure, and verify active network connections  Certification available upon passing exam:  Certification preparation: A+ computer repair Certification; TIA A+

Mr. Kettler with his students.

What are these gadgets?

Learning where every piece goes.

Hard at work.

Construction Technology  Knowledge of safety  Tool usage  Building materials  Codes and framing  Certification available upon passing exam:  Certification: NCCER Carpentry level 1

Students with Mr. Cantu in the shop.

Building brighter futures.

Safety first when sanding!

Advanced Construction Technology  Advanced knowledge and skills specific to entering the work force as carpenters or building maintenance technicians  Prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture or engineering  Certification available upon passing exam:  Certification preparation: NCCER carpentry level 2

Cosmetology  Application Required (TDLR)  Two year sequence of courses  Cosmetology I fundamentals of cosmetology including, chemical reformation and related theory, artistry of hair, and manicures, hours  Cosmetology II advanced hair design, principles and applications of hair coloring techniques, advanced haircutting and related theory, hours  Gain real world experience by practicing skills on clients  Certification available upon passing exam:  Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation state exam + 1,000 clock hours completed before 5-25 of Senior year

Cosmetology

Learning the beauty business.

We love to style.

Learning is the best part of any job.

HVAC and Refrigeration  Develop industry level knowledge of safety, electrical theory, tools and code  Installation of commercial HVAC equipment heat pumps and various duct systems  Troubleshooting techniques  Maintenance practices  Certification available upon passing exam:  Certification: NCCER/HVAC

Students wanting to learn more.

Listening attentively.

STUDENT UNION ROOM Students gather here before class starts. The Cosmetology girls eat lunch and visit on a break.