CTE
Welcome to the CTE Department!
Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs support local middle and high school programs that provide 21st-century, academic and technical skills for all students. Teachers participate in the professional development of curricula and instruction, standards and assessment, and academic integration.
Building Futures Together
In our district, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs play a crucial role in preparing students for future success. These programs offer a wide range of courses that combine academic knowledge with practical skills, providing students with valuable hands-on experience in various fields. Our district is committed to enhancing CTE programs to ensure that all students graduate with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the workforce.
CTE combines rigorous academics with hands-on experiences so every student graduates with the skills, confidence, and awareness to thrive after high school. Our programs span agriculture, early childhood education, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and more.
Career Activities & Programs
Career Connected Learning ensures that every student can combine classroom learning and workplace skills to build their confidence and be successful after they graduate. Exploratory career programs or activities provide exposure to jobs and industries. These activities are designed to promote awareness of careers, workplace norms and employer expectations, as well as personal interests and aptitudes for students. Advance programs provide academic skills and hands-on experience to prepare for future jobs. Activities are designed to provide an in-depth discovery of a particular career and the development of the skills and understanding of the education or training needed in a particular industry or occupation.
CTE Dual Credit
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit is technical college credit earned in high school that gives students a jump start to a college education. Students completing approved technical classes while in high school can earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. In order to receive college credit students must:
- Meet specific grading criteria for each class which requires a minimum of a grade each semester.
- Meet other technical performance competencies outlined by the college.
Grade requirements. A student earning CTE Dual Credit from Skagit Valley College (SVC) or Spokane Community College (SCC) must earn a "B" grade or better.
Cost. Students pay no tuition for CTE Dual Credit classes and students stay on their high school campus while taking these classes. A small fee may be due to obtain your college transcript. Interested students should contact their high school counselor.
MVHS Course Catalog
Browse our course catalog, and get to know the amazing variety of classes offered to our MVHS Bulldogs. We want to encourage you to take classes related to your High School and Beyond Plan and future plans.
Industry Partnerships
Mount Vernon School District requires strong Industry Partners to offer the Career Connected Learning that makes our programs so unique.
Partnership benefits
- Community Involvement — help strengthen communities for a stronger economic future.
- Help shape the future workforce — enhance school curriculum to match what the workforce needs.
- Expose students to your industry and the benefits of productive work.
- Observe students' potential for "long-term" job opportunities after high school.
- Build relationships with youth and potentially increase retention rates by creating a positive experience.
- Gain pre-trained future employees — save time training future employees when hired.
- Students provide access to a fresh point of view.
- Build leadership and supervisory skills among your current workers.
- Provide information to improve the quality of programs.
Ways to partner
- Career Guest Speaker
- Career Fair
- Industry Expert Volunteer
- Workplace Tours
- Job Shadows
- Internships
- Clinical Experiences
- Apprenticeships
- CTE Workgroup
- Advisory Committees
Become a CTE Partner or book an appointment to discuss a partnership.
College and Career Center
Paige Zimmer, College and Career Specialist
Email: pzimmer@mvsd320.org
Phone: 360-428-6109 ext. 41269
Fax: 360-428-6143
New Main N103C (inside the library)