Career & Technical Education Programs

Prerequisite: None

This course develops knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of agricultural machinery, equipment, and structures. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students to handle the day-to-day problems and repair needs they will encounter in their chosen agricultural career. Topics include agricultural mechanics safety, agricultural engineering career opportunities, hand/power tool use and selection, electrical wiring, fencing, paints and preservatives, basic metal working, basic agricultural construction skills related to plumbing, carpentry, basic welding, and leadership development. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics I

In this course, the topics of instruction emphasized are non-metallic agricultural fabrication techniques, metal fabrication technology, safe tool and equipment use, human resource development, hot/cold metal working skills and technology, advanced welding and metal cutting skills, working with plastics, plumbing, concrete and masonry, agricultural power and advanced career exploration/decision making. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. *Course enrollment limited to 20 to ensure safety in laboratory settings.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on integrating biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, food production, science, and agribusiness. Topics of instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy, employability skills and introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, health, and best management practices in preparation for an animal science career. Leadership development and employability skills are integral to the course and are delivered through authentic experiences. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Animal Science I

This course focuses on animal anatomy, physiology, digestion, reproduction, housing and facilities, management, and genetics of the food animal industry. Leadership development and employability skills are integral to the course and are delivered through authentic experiences. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class.

Prerequisite: None

This course provides instruction on the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include plant growth and development, plant nutrition, media selection, basic plant identification, pest management, chemical disposal, customer relations, and career opportunities. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

Prerequisite: Horticulture I

This course covers instruction that expands scientific knowledge and skills to include more advanced scientific computations and communication skills needed in the horticulture industry. Topics include greenhouse plant production and management, bedding plant production, watering systems, light effects, basic landscape design, installation and maintenance, lawn and turf grass management, and personal development. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS)

Prerequisite: Business Essentials 

This course is designed to introduce students to core management concepts. The experience includes how managers plan, organize, staff, and direct the business’s resources that enhance the effectiveness of the decision-making process. Students will work through ethical dilemmas and problem solving situations with customer service while applying academic and critical-thinking skills. English language arts is reinforced.

(Offered at BHS)

Prerequisite: Business Management I

This course is designed to enable students to acquire, understand, and appreciate the significance of management to business organizations. Understanding how managers control financial resources, inventory, ensure employee safety, and protect customer data enhances the effectiveness of their decision making. Students will work through ethical dilemmas, practice problem solving, and enhance their teamwork skills. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS and LMHS)

Prerequisite: None

In this course, students evaluate the concepts of going into business for themselves and working for or operating a small business. They become acquainted with channel management, pricing, product/service management, and promotion. Emphasis is on the exploration of feasible ideas of products/services, research procedures, business financing, marketing strategies, and access to resources for starting a small business. Students will be introduced to the Lean Canvas Business Model (LCBM) throughout the course. English language arts and social studies are reinforced.

Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship I

In this course, students continue the development of a business idea and develop an understanding of pertinent decisions to be made for business positioning, financing, staffing, and profit planning. Students acquire in-depth understanding of business regulations, risks, management, and marketing and will develop a business plan. English language arts, mathematics, and social studies are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: Marketing, Sport and Event Marketing(previously Sports and Entertainment Marketing) or Business Essentials 

In this course, students acquire understanding of the economic impact and marketing strategies for hospitality and tourism destinations. Emphasis is on destination complexity, customer relations, economics, legal and ethical responsibilities, safety and security, and tourism promotion. English, language arts, mathematics, social studies and technology are reinforced.

Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to realistic business and finance principles by examining fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. Through workplace scenarios and problem-based learning, students will explore business ethics, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and business technology.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: None

In addition to the standard course requirements for Principles of Business, this honors level course extends the standard course of study to a more challenging level for the student who is highly motivated, able to work independently and has a history of high academic achievement. This course will introduce students to realistic business and finance principles by examining fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. Through workplace scenarios and problem-based learning, students will explore business ethics, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and business technology.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic processes and activities in marketing. The experience includes students developing an understanding and skills in the areas of distribution, marketing-information management, market planning, pricing, product/service management, promotion, and selling. Students also develop an understanding of marketing functions applications and impact on business operations. English language arts, mathematics, and social studies are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course teaches students the basic knowledge around the sales profession. Students will explore careers in selling, personal branding, communication skills, customer service, buying behavior, technology, product knowledge, and the selling process. Project-based learning, English language arts, and social studies are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: Sales I

This course teaches students the art of selling and will build on the content from the MI31 Sales I course. Students will further develop their personal brand and will continue to work on communication and customer service skills in addition to learning about pre- and post-sales activities. Students will use role plays to engage in the selling process and will learn to think on their feet. Project-based learning, English language arts, mathematics, and social studies are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: None

In this course, students are introduced to sport and event industries. Students will develop an understanding of marketing, branding, promotion, media, and marketing data as they relate to the sport and event industries.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: Sports & Event Marketing I

In this course, students will apply their knowledge of promotion and marketing for the sport and event industries. The topics to be covered are the marketing environment, promotional activities, communications, product-mix strategies and financial and economic impacts.

(Offered at BHS and FHS)

Prerequisite: None

In this course, students develop skills that lay the foundation for photography and producing print-ready communications: graphic design principles, visual comps, illustration, print production development, shared project management skills such as interviewing and project scheduling, peer review, and redesign. Project activities focus on developing effective communications that can be deployed in print, web, or video. Students develop a variety of images, such as raster-based graphics, logos, advertisements, posters, and illustrations. They produce design documents and visual comps that clients review. Students culminate the semester with a portfolio project, reflect on the skills and topics covered thus far, and begin exploring the career areas that interest them in visual design. This course is aligned to the Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop and Adobe Certified Associate Illustrator certification. English language arts are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS and FHS)

Prerequisite: Adobe Visual Design I

This course builds on student design and development skills by focusing on longer print production projects as well as more in-depth content and advanced techniques for graphics and layout development. Students continue to produce rich print communications as they focus on effective graphic design, project management, design specifications, and iterative development. Students develop graphic design and print production skills that solve specific communication challenges to meet client and audience needs. This course is aligned to the Adobe Certified Associate InDesign certification, and also integrates Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator skills. English language arts are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS, LMHS)

Design 2D graphics using bitmap and vector editing applications. Record audio and video using
electronic devices for editing. Build a scene in a 3D modeling program. Gain the knowledge and skills for
careers in the 3D Modeling and Animation pathway.

(Offered at FHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: 3D Modeling and Animation I

Amplify 3D models into reality by applying real-world materials and shaders. Deliver 3D
character model to life with rigging and animation techniques. Forge creative potential with lights and
cameras on a digital stage. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in the 3D
Modeling and Animation pathway.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: None

Students in Microsoft Imagine Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. This class is designed to help you use the most current version of Microsoft Excel interface, commands, and features to present, analyze, and manipulate various types of data. Students will learn to manage workbooks as well as how to manage, manipulate, and format data. Mathematics is reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: None

Students in the Microsoft Imagine Academy benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. In the first part, students will learn to use the current version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize, share, and create complex documents, and publish them. In the second part, students will learn to use the current version of Microsoft PowerPoint interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize, and deliver presentations. Art and English language arts are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: None

In addition to the standard course requirements for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, this honors level course extends the standard course of study to a more challenging level for the student who is highly motivated, able to work independently and has a history of high academic achievement.  Students in the Microsoft Imagine Academy benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. In the first part, students will learn to use the current version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize, share, and create complex documents, and publish them. In the second part, students will learn to use the current version of Microsoft PowerPoint interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize, and deliver presentations. Art and English language arts are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: None

In this course students are introduced to the apparel and textile industry in the area of design, textiles and apparel engineering. Emphasis is placed on students applying these design and engineering skills to create and produce apparel products. Art, literacy, mathematics, and science are reinforced. *For safety reasons, enrollment is not to exceed 20 in this course.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: Apparel and Textile Production I

Students in this course will gain a deeper understanding of design principles, engineering, fabrication and global needs of an ever-changing apparel and textile industry. The course provides a major focus on textile design, textile science, product construction, global manufacturing, and the apparel/textile market while incorporating and scaffolding prerequisite concepts. Emphasis is placed on application of design and engineering skills used to create, produce, and prepare a product for market. Students will also gain the entrepreneurial skills, necessary for successful marketing and distribution of an apparel product. Art, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced throughout. * For safety reasons, enrollment is not to exceed 20 in this course

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to introduce students to the hospitality and food service industry by learning about components of professional practice and building basic knowledge and skills in food preparation, garde manger, baking, and food service operations. The introduction includes students learning food safety, breakfast cookery, salads and sandwiches, quick breads and cookies, and dining room service. Art, English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced. * For safety reasons, enrollment not to exceed 20 students.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts and Hospitality I

This course is designed for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in basic food preparation, garde manger, baking and foodservice operations by planning and executing the program’s school-based enterprise. The experience includes students preparing and selling breakfast items, salads and sandwiches, and quick breads and cookies while applying safety, sanitation, and guest service skills. Arts, English and language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and are reinforced. * For safety reasons, enrollment not to exceed 20 students.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts and Hospitality II Applications

The course is designed for students to further develop their knowledge and skills through learning about advanced food preparation, garde manger, baking and pastry, and food service operations. The experience includes students learning cooking techniques, food preservation, yeast breads and pastries preparation, human relations management, menu planning, and food service purchasing and receiving. Arts, English and language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts and Hospitality III

This course is designed for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in advanced food preparation, garde manger, baking and pastry, and food service operations by planning and executing the program’s school-based enterprise. The experience includes students preparing and selling a variety of meat, poultry, and seafood entrées served with accompaniments and sauces and yeast breads, desserts, and pastries, while applying human relations management, menu planning, and food service purchasing.

(Offered at BHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparation, and time and resource management. English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced. *For safety and sanitation reasons, enrollment should not exceed 20 in this course.

(Offered at BHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition I

In this course, students experience the intersection of nutrition science and food preparation, while building skills for an expanding range of career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on health and social responsibility while improving the way people eat. Students learn how to manage food safety; plan and prepare meals for a variety of consumers and clients; and explore the food system and global cuisines. English/language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course engages students in exploring various interior design professions, while building the content knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide a foundational knowledge of the design industry. Emphasis is placed on design thinking and utilization of the interior design process; human, environmental, and behavioral factors; color theory, elements, and principles of design; hand sketching/digital design techniques, space planning, selection of products and materials for residential interiors; client relationship building and design communication techniques. English/language arts, mathematics, science, art, and technology are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: Interior Design Fundamentals

This course prepares students for entry-level and technical work opportunities in the residential and non-residential interior design fields. Students deepen their understanding of design fundamentals and theory by designing interior plans to meet living space needs of specific individuals or families. Topics include application of design theory to interior plans and production, selection of materials, and examination of business procedures. Art and mathematics are reinforced.

(Offered at BHS, FHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course is developed to focus on human anatomy, physiology, and human body diseases and disorders, and recognizing and responding to first aid emergencies. Students will learn about healthcare careers within the context of human body systems. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course.

(Offered at BHS, FHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: Health Science I

This course developed to help students expand their understanding of the healthcare industry, including employability skills, safety and infection control procedures, and clinical skills used by allied health professionals. In addition, students will demonstrate their understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory systems by applying BLS CPR skills. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies to reinforce the curriculum content. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course.

Two units/credits - 1 Semester

(Offered at BHS, LMHS)

Prerequisite: Health Science II

This course is designed for students interested in medical careers where personal care and basic nursing skills are used. This course is an enhanced adaptation of the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Nurse Aide I (NAI) curriculum and helps prepare students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP). Students who pass the NNAAP become listed on the NC NAI Registry. English language arts mathematics, and science are reinforced. * Enrollment is limited per North Carolina Board of Nursing (BON) Administrative Rule 21 NCAC36.0318(i), which requires the ratio of teacher to HN43 Nurse Aide students be 1:10 or less while in the clinical area. DHSR applies this 1:10 ratio to the classroom and laboratory training area. HN43 Nursing Fundamentals is total Nurse Aide 1 training. Maximum enrollment for one teacher for one section of students is ten in HN43 Nursing Fundamentals.

(Offered at LMHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces automotive safety, basic automotive terminology, system & component identification, knowledge and introductory skills in hand tools, shop equipment, basic servicing, and use of service information. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the maintenance and Light Repair (MLR requirements). English language arts are reinforced.  Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course and include job shadowing and apprenticeships. Cooperative education is not available for this course.  SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

(Offered at LMHS)

Prerequisite: Automotive Service Fundamentals

This course develops automotive knowledge and skills in performing scheduled automotive maintenance, servicing, and basic testing of brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC, and steering and suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements.  English language arts are reinforced.  Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

(Offered at LMHS)

Prerequisite: Automotive Service I

This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Automotive Service I and develops advanced knowledge and skills in vehicle system repair and/or replacement of components in the brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC, and steering & suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience.  As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements.  English language arts are reinforced.  Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing.  This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR-G1).   

(Offered at LMHS-Course will not be offered in 2024-2025 school year but will be offered in 2025-2026)

Prerequisite: Automotive Service II

This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Automotive Service I and II. Building advanced automotive skills and knowledge in vehicle servicing, testing, repair, and diagnosis of brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC, and steering & suspension systems, while emphasizing hands-on experience.    As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements.  English language arts are reinforced.  Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing.  This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR-G1).  

Prerequisite: Introducation to Construction 

This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of introductory skills to include orientation to the trade, building materials, fasteners, and adhesives, hand and power tools, reading plans and elevations, introduction to concrete, reinforcing materials, and forms, floor system construction procedures, wall and ceiling framing procedures, and basic stair layout. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. 

Prerequisite: Carpentry I

This course builds on skills mastered in Carpentry I and provides an emphasis on roof framing procedures, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, windows and exterior doors installation, exterior finishing, and the introduction to weatherization module. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. * Due to potentially hazardous processes and equipment a maximum enrollment of 20 is recommended.

(Offered at BHS, FHS)

Prerequisite: Carpentry II Honors

This course builds on skills mastered in Carpentry II Honors and develops advanced technical aspects of carpentry with the emphasis on commercial drawing, cold-formed steel framing construction methods, drywall installations, drywall finishing procedures, doors and door hardware installation, and windows, door, floor, and ceiling trim procedures. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. * Due to potentially hazardous processes and equipment a maximum enrollment of 20 is recommended.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Public Safety I, EMT II,  Firefighter Tech II OR Law & Justice II

This course is the first in a series of courses aligned to the Emergency Management certifications from FEMA and are recommended by the North Carolina Emergency Management Office at the NC Department of Public Safety as appropriate for high school students. These certifications are those required by professionals in this field. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. English, language arts are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Emergency Management I 

This course is the second in a series aligned to the Emergency Management certifications from FEMA are recommended by the North Carolina Emergency Management Office at the NC Department of Public Safety as appropriate for high school students. These certifications are those required by professional in this field. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. English language arts are reinforced.

(Offered  LMHS)

Prerequisite:  English II

This course is aligned to the EMT Basic certification available from the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and is Part I of a two-course sequence required to meet the mandatory hours of training. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. Students must be 17 years of age prior to enrollment per NCOEMS requirements. 

(Offered at LMHS)

Prerequisite: EMT I & English III

In addition to the standard course requirements for the EMT Basic certification, this honors level course extends the standard course of study to a more challenging level for the student who is highly motivated, able to work independently and has a history of high academic achievement. This course is aligned to the EMT Basic certification available from the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and is Part II of a two-course sequence required to meet the mandatory hours of training. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. 

(Offered at BHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course covers part of the NC Firefighter certification modules required for all Firefighters in North Carolina. Modules include Orientation and Safety Health and Wellness; Fire Behavior; Personal Protective Equipment; Fire Hose, Streams, and Appliances, Portable Extinguishers; Foam Fire Streams; and Emergency Medical CARC. English language arts are reinforced. 

(Offered at BHS)

Prerequisite: Firefighter Technology I

This course covers additional NC Firefighter certification modules required for all Firefighters in North Carolina. Modules include Building Construction; Ropes; Alarms and Communications; Forcible Entry; Ladders; Ventilation; Loss Control. English language arts are reinforced. 

Prerequisite: None

This is an introduction construction course. This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification modules required for all of the NCCER curriculum-area programs, and an additional Green module. The course content includes: basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills, and “Your Role in the Green Environment”. The additional Green module has been added to provide students with instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems. Also it will help students better understand their personal impacts on the environment and make them more aware of how to reduce their carbon footprint. English Language Arts and Mathematics are reinforced.

 (Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction

This course covers basic masonry terminology and develops technical aspects of the masonry industry with emphasis on the development of introductory skills to include the introduction to masonry, masonry tools and equipment, measurement, drawings and specifications, mortar procedures, and masonry units and installation techniques. At least 55-60 percent of class time is devoted to hands-on experience. Mathematics and English language arts are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite:  Masonry I Honors

This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry I and provides an emphasis on residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, grout and other reinforcement processes, metalwork in masonry, and the introduction to weatherization. At least 55-60 percent of class time is devoted to hands-on experience. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.

 (Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite:  Masonry II Honors

This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry II and provides an emphasis on advanced laying techniques, construction techniques and moisture control procedures, and construction, inspection and quality control processes. Introductory skills for the Crew Leader are also introduced in this course. At least 60-70 percent of class time is devoted to hands-on experience.

Prerequisite: None

This course provides basic career information in public safety including corrections, emergency and fire management, security and protection, law enforcement, and legal services. Additionally, students will develop a personal plan for a career in public safety. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. 

(Offered at LMHS)

Prerequisite: Public Safety I

This course provides a deeper level of understanding of career information in public safety including emergency management, criminal justice, emergency medical technician, and fire fighter. Additionally, students will further the development of a personal plan for a career in public safety. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. 

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces career information, employment opportunities, and skills required for work in the furniture and cabinetmaking industry. Topics include the woodworking industries, health, and safety design and layout, materials, hand tools, power tools, portable and stationary, preparation, construction and assembly, and finishing. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.

(Offered at FHS)

Prerequisite: Wood Working I

This course teaches the development of knowledge and advanced skills in the woodworking and cabinetmaking industry. Emphasis is placed on advanced principles applied to the woodworking and cabinetmaking industry.  Topics include advanced levels of the cabinetmaking industry, health and safety, design and layout, materials, hand tools, power tools, portable and stationary, preparation, construction and assembly, and finishing. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Pathway

This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a concentrator course, in one Career Pathway.  The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to post-secondary education and future careers.  Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel.  The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation.  Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills.  DECA (an association for Marketing Education students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FFA, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), SkillsUSA, and Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Grade Level: 11-12

Recommended Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Pathway

Students who participate in apprenticeships or pre-apprenticeships through the North Carolina Department of Labor, Apprenticeship and Training Bureau can also earn CTE credit while they earn hours and experience toward adult apprenticeship leading to a completed journeyman certificate.  This course is appropriate for occupations that do not require a college degree but require a high level of skill and knowledge. 

North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP)

NCTAP is an apprenticeship program designed to develop experts needed in the modern workforce. The program, based in North Carolina’s Triangle area, focuses on integrated basic training that develops technical, methodological, and social skills. The core training program utilizes a hands-on approach to develop skills across a wide range of disciplines. 

Starting in the 11th or 12th grade of high school, this 4-year program is divided into modules, with classes leading to an Associate’s Degree (AAS) at a local Community College, and paid, on-the-job training at participating Triangle employers. Interest meetings are scheduled in November at each high school.

 FCS students are asked to complete an interest form if they wish to learn more about CTE Apprenticeship. The district Career Development Coordinator will contact the student to discuss the process.

CTE Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Interest Form 

Apprenticeship Definition:  A system of skilled occupational training that combines practical work experiences with related academic and technical instruction.

Grade Level: 11-12

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of a level I Career Technical Education course. Internships should be linked to a level 2 Career Technical Education course that the student has completed or is currently enrolled.

A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.  FCS students are required to complete an internship application. The district Career Development Coordinator will contact the student to discuss the process.  The district CTE department will work with approved students to help them find an internship location.

CTE Internship Application Form 

Internship Definition:  A work-based learning experience where a student participates in the daily operations of a work site under the direct supervision of a business mentor. Student must pass the pathway concentrator course and internship course for the internship to count as a career pathway major course.