Career & Technical Education: Learning that Works
Career and Technical Education ensures flexible and relevant
learning experiences that keep students engaged in their classes while providing a real-world, career-oriented curriculum. CTE students acquire skills and knowledge relevant to future careers, and enhance academic achievement so they will be prepared for entry into college and the workforce.
Career and Technical Education courses offer students the opportunity to explore and prepare for post-secondary programs through community/technical or four-year colleges. A sequence of courses can provide students with entry-level employment skills for internships, apprenticeships and preparation for industry certification.
Through Career and Technical Education, you can explore career opportunities and learn how core school subjects like math, science and writing are used in real-life by:
Sammamish Graphics prepared me to enter college ahead of my peers, earn scholarships, develop leadership skills, and travel nationwide for competitions.
Andrew A. (Class of 2002)
I acquired a strong interest, passion and knowledge from enrolling in Accounting and Marketing classes in high school. The skills and knowledge that I learned at Sammamish High School were instrumental in my desire to obtain an Accounting degree from Washington State University.
Thomas B. (Class of 2006)
Teaching Academy gave me the passion and certainty to become a teacher. It also supplied me with a vast array of knowledge that I apply to this day.
Ally N.