Career and Technical Education programs help students gain academic and technical knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes required in college and careers. Students explore career fields, clusters and pathways to learn about hundreds of career options.
Career and Technical Education consists of six program areas:
- Technology Education (middle school and senior high)
- Family and Consumer Science (middle school and senior high)
- Business, Marketing and Information Technology (senior high)
- Cooperative Education and the Community-Based Vocational Assessment & Training (CBVAT) Program
- Health Science Magnet Program (Osseo Senior High)
- Career Resource Centers (senior high)
To support the transition between secondary and post-secondary education, Career and Technical Education offers challenging courses; relevant, integrated, and differentiated instruction; personalized learning and blended/online courses; standards-based curricula; and technical skill assessments (industry certifications).
Examples of Career and Technical Education opportunities in Osseo Area Schools include:
- Advanced standing credits (articulation agreements with colleges across the state)
- Post-Secondary Education Options and other concurrent enrollment options
- Advanced Placement and Diploma Programme courses
- Industry certifications, e.g. emergency medical responder, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician, ProStart culinary arts, computer repair, automotive technology
- NATEF Certified Automotive Program
- STEM connections, including Project Lead The Way (middle school and senior high)
- Leadership and service opportunities
- Partnerships with businesses and community organizations
- Credit for Minnesota Standards in the arts
Career and Technical Education Curriculum:
1. Business, Marketing and Information Tech Pathways
- Audio Video Technology Career Pathways
- Business Management and Finance Career Pathways
- Information Technology Career Pathways
- Marketing Career Pathways
2. Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Career Field
- Construction and Wood Working Career Pathways
- Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Career Pathways
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Pathways
3. Family and Consumer Science, Food and Natural REsources Career Field
- Early Child Development and Services Pathways
- Food Product and Processing Systems career Pathways
- Natural Resources Systems Career Pathways
4. Health Science Technology Career Field
5. Career Resources Center Foundation knowledge and skills
6. Middle School Programs
7. Elementary Programs
8. CTE Student Organization
Contact
Godfrey Edaferierhi, Coordinator
763.391.7150