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Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Career & Technical Education at Wheat Ridge High School

Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic knowledge and technical skills they need to gain entry into high-skill, high-wage and high-demand industries. CTE offers work-based experiences with hands-on learning to prepare students for the workforce or college.

Wheat Ridge High School’s CTE programs include Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE), Agriculture, STEM and more.

If you are interested in being a community partner, sign up to be on the CTE Advisory Committee.

Career & Technical Education in Jeffco

Career and Technical Education (CTE) engages students and prepares them with the skills they need for fulfilling careers in vital, in-demand, industries and occupations. All CTE programs offer academic, elective or college credit. CTE’s mission is to prepare all students for successful careers through the real-world application of core academic skills by partnering classrooms with businesses, industries and communities that positively impact the future workforce.

ACE

ACE builds knowledge and skills that promote employability through career development and work-based learning courses.

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Agriculture

WRHS' unique agriculture-based pathway includes horticulture and urban farm management.

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Business

Students are exposed to foundational business principles, then delve deeper into aspects of marketing.

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Computer Science

Courses include the sought-after coding skills that lead to postsecondary success.

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STEM

Careers in the STEM fields are some of the highest-paying in today’s fast-paced job market.

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Technical Theatre

Classes in this CTE area provide instruction in design, audio and visual technology and production.

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Visual Arts

Students will get started in graphic design, photography, digital communications and more.

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Work Based Learning

There’s no substitute for these real-world experiences, which include events, internships and apprenticeships.

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