What is CTE?

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs help students discover their passions, gain technical skills, and obtain knowledge vital for career success. Each CTE program has a sequence of specialized classes (3 credits or more) connected to a career path. The backbone of CTE is the role of our community partners who mentor students and bridge classroom learning with real-world application. CTE prepares students for life after high school- whether a student is going straight to work or the military, attending a community college, joining a skilled trade, or enrolling in a 4 year university. Many CTE programs have dual credit or AP credit opportunities, giving a student a jumpstart on college!  

What programs are at RHS?

• Business/Marketing
• Construction/Architecture
• Health Occupations

Why CTE?
CTE programs allow a student to:

1. EXPLORE- a career path while in high school. Exploring career interests in high school saves a student both time and money in the future.
2. GAIN- real-world skills and technical knowledge in a specific career path. These career-oriented skills transfer to any path a student ends up choosing.
3. EXPERIENCE- gain experience in a specific career area and apply your learning in real work-based projects or internships. 

To get started, a student takes an introductory class to see if it is a fit for them. If they enjoy the class they can continue through more advanced classes throughout high school.