District official says CTE pathways expanding, district to host May 8 CTE night

An agency official said the district is strengthening career technical education (CTE) and expanding pathways so students leave high school with clear career direction and workforce skills. "Career technical education is a big part of how we are doing that," the official said.

The official said students at the high school now can pursue pathways in electrical systems, manufacturing, agriculture and automotive, with training that emphasizes hands-on, industry-relevant tools and skills that translate directly to the workforce. The district is developing a fifth pathway in forestry to reflect community interest and the region's natural resources.

Officials framed the expansion as both an educational and economic effort: the programs are designed to connect students to high-demand, higher-paying careers and to create opportunities for local employers to engage with prospective workers. The official invited families of current and future high school students, local taxpayers and industry professionals to a career technical education night on May 8 to learn more about the programs and see student work.

"I hope you will join us on May 8th to see the impact this work is having on our students and our community," the official said. The announcement closed with an encouragement to attend and a brief sign-off.