Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs equip students with essential knowledge, skills, and expertise for specific career paths, postsecondary education, and the workforce. These programs offer hands-on learning experiences that foster academic, technical, and professional development, providing real-world knowledge and opportunities for leadership, college credits through concurrent enrollment, industry-recognized credentials, and meaningful work-based learning experiences. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) enhance CTE courses by offering practical skill development and community contributions. Led by students, these organizations offer leadership roles, competitions, conferences, community projects, and collaboration with business partners, enhancing academic motivation, college aspirations, grades, and employable skills.

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DHS CTE Pathways - 2024-2025

Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Finance

Business Management & Marketing

• PCC Introduction to Business (L1)

• PCC 200 Principles of Marketing (L2)

• PCC 200 Principles of Management (L3)

• PCC Entrepreneurship A; PCC 200 Entrepreneurship B (L3/4)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teacher: Jill Carithers

CTSO: DECA

Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy

Agriculture

• Introduction to Agriculture A/B (L1)

• Principles of Animal & Veterinary Science A/B (L2) • Principles of Plant Science A/B

(L2)

• Intermediate Veterinary Science A/B (L3)

• Floriculture A/B (L3)

• Ag Leadership A/B (L4)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teacher: Marilyn Long

CTSO: FFA

Engineering, Technology & Media Arts

Computer & Digital Technologies

• Computer Programming (L1)

• AP Computer Science Principles A/B (L2)

• AP Computer Science A A/B (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4) Teacher: Peter Fogg

CTSO: TSA

Design & Multimedia Arts

• Foundations of Multimedia Arts (L1)

• Graphic Design & Illustration 1 (L2)

• Graphic Design & Illustration 2 A/B (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4) Teacher: Morgan Kraska

CTSO: TSA

Digital Media & Communications

• Digital Media (L1)

• Audio/Video Production A/B (L2)

• Broadcast Production A/B (L2)

• Filmmaking A/B (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teacher: Darrien Clitso

CTSO: TSA

Engineering

• Principles of Engineering & Technology (L1)

• Introduction to Engineering Design A/B (L2)

• Applied Engineering Design A/B (L3)

• Robotics (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teacher: Jordan Englehart

CTSO: FTC Robotics & TSA

Health Science, Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Health Science

• PCC Introduction to Healthcare Careers (L1)

• PCC Medical Terminology (L2)

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant A/B (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4) Teacher: Kyle Montgomery

CTSO: HOSA

Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences

Construction Trades

• Woodworking Technology (L1)

• Carpentry Technology A/B (L2)

• Construction Technology A/B (L3)

• Advanced Carpentry/Woodworking A/B (L4)

• Building Modeling A/B (L4)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teachers: Peter Lutz & Jackson Bullock

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Welding

• Introduction to Welding (L1)

• PCC Welding 1 A/B (L2)

• PCC Welding 2 A/B (L3)

• PCC Welding 3 A/B (L4)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teachers: Tom Joyner & Jackson Bullock

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Hospitality, Human Services & Education

Early Childhood Education

• PCC Introduction to Early Childhood Education (L1)

• PCC Intermediate Early Childhood Education (L2)

• PCC Advanced Early Childhood Education (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teacher: Kendra Bonnell

CTSO: FCCLA

Education & Training

• Education Exploration (L1)

• Teacher Cadet 1 A/B (L2)

• Teacher Cadet 2 A/B (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teacher: TBD

CTSO: FCCLA

Hospitality & Food Production

• Culinary Essentials (L1)

• Catering A/B (L2)

• PCC Pro Start 1 A/B (L2)

• PCC Pro Start 2 A/B (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teachers: Joe Burns & Angela Fosco

CTSO: FCCLA

Interior & Fashion Design

• Interior Design 1 (L1)

• Fashion Design & Merchandising 1 (L1)

• Fashion Design & Merchandising 2 (L2)

• Theater Costume Design (L3)

• Work Based Learning (L4)

• Capstone (L4)

Teacher: Kendra Bonnell

CTSO: FCCLA

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Vías CTE de DHS - 2024-2025

Negocios, Mercadotecnia, Iniciativa Empresarial y Finanzas

Gestión Empresarial y Marketing

• PCC Introducción a Negocios (L1)

• PCC 200 Principios de Mercadotecnia (L2)

• PCC 200 Principios de gestión (L3)

• PCC 100/200 Iniciativa empresarial A/B (L3/4)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesora: Jill Carithers

CTSO: DECA

Agricultura, Recursos Naturales y Energía

Agricultura

• Introducción a la Agricultura A/B (L1)

• Principios de Ciencia Animal y Veterinaria A/B (L2) • Principios de Ciencia Vegetal A/B

(L2)

• Veterinaria Intermedia A/B (L3)

• Floricultura A/B (L3)

• Liderazgo agrícola A/B (L4)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesora: Marilyn Long

CTSO: FFA

Ingeniería, Tecnología y Artes Audiovisuales

Tecnologías Informáticas y Digitales

• Programación informática (L1)

• AP Principios de Informática A/B (L2)

• AP Informática A A/B (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesor: Peter Fogg

CTSO: TSA

Diseño y Artes Multimedia • Fundamentos de las Artes Multimedia (L1) • Diseño gráfico e

ilustración 1 (L2) • Diseño Gráfico e Ilustración 2 A/B (L3) • Aprendizaje en

alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesora: Morgan Kraska

CTSO: TSA

Medios de Comunicación Digitales • Medios digitales (L1) • Producción de

audio/vídeo A/B (L2) • Producción audiovisual A/B (L2) • Realización

cinematográfica A/B (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesor: Darrien Clitso

CTSO: TSA

Ingeniería

• Principios de Ingeniería y Tecnología (L1)

• Introducción al diseño de ingeniería A/B (L2)

• Diseño de ingeniería aplicada A/B (L3) • Robótica (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesor: Jordan Englehart

CTSO: FTC Robotics & TSA

Ciencias de la Salud, Justicia Penal y Seguridad Pública

Ciencias de la Salud

• PCC Introducción a carreras de la salud (L1)

• PCC Terminología médica (L2) • Asistente médico clínico certificado A/B (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4) Profesor: Kyle Montgomery

CTSO: HOSA

Oficios y Ciencias Técnicas

Oficios de la Construcción

• Tecnología de la madera (L1)

• Tecnología de la carpintería A/B (L2)

• Tecnología de la construcción A/B (L3)

• Carpintería avanzada A/B (L4)

• Modelado de edificios A/B (L4)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesores: Peter Lutz & Jackson Bullock

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Soldadura

• Introducción a la soldadura (L1)

• PCC Soldadura 1 A/B (L2)

• PCC Soldadura 2 A/B (L3)

• PCC Soldadura 3 A/B (L4)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesores: Tom Joyner & Jackson Bullock

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Hostelería, Servicios Humanos y Educación

Educación Infantil

• PCC Introducción a la Educación Infantil (L1)

• PCC Educación Infantil Intermedia (L2)

• PCC Educación Infantil Avanzada (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesora: Kendra Bonnell

CTSO: FCCLA

Educación y Formación

• Exploración de la educación (L1)

• Profesor Cadete 1 A/B (L2)

• Profesor Cadete 2 A/B (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesor: TBD

CTSO: FCCLA

Hostelería y Producción Alimentaria

• Aspectos culinarios esenciales (L1)

• Restauración A/B (L2)

• PCC Inicio Pro 1 A/B (L2)

• PCC Inicio Pro 2 A/B (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesores: Joe Burns & Angela Fosco

CTSO: FCCLA

Diseño de Interiores y Moda

• Diseño de interiores 1 (L1)

• Diseño de Moda y Merchandising 1 (L1)

• Diseño de Moda y Merchandising 2 (L2)

• Diseño de vestuario teatral (L3)

• Aprendizaje en alternancia (L4)

• Proyecto Final (L4)

Profesora: Kendra Bonnell

CTSO: FCCLA

CTSOs in Durango High Schools CTE programs include:

• DECA:

Students enrolled in the Business Management and Marketing program can participate in DECA. This national organization prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for career and college.

• FCCLA:

Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education, Education and Training, Hospitality and Food Production, and/or Interior and Fashion Design programs can participate in FCCLA. This national organization prepares students for careers in family and community services.

• FFA:

Students enrolled in the Agriculture program can participate in FFA. This national organization fosters premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.

• HOSA:

Students enrolled in the Health Science program can participate in HOSA. This national organization equips students with technical and people skills for health occupations.

• SkillsUSA:

Students enrolled in the Construction Trades and/or Welding programs can participate in SkillUSA. This national organization prepares students for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.

• TSA:

Students enrolled in the Computer and Digital Technologies, Design and Multimedia Arts, Digital Media and Communications, and/or Engineering programs can participate in TSA. This national organization prepares students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

• FTC Robotics:

Students enrolled in the Engineering program can participate in FTC Robotics. This organization prepares students to learn how to think like engineers through designing, building, and coding robots for team competitions.

Work-Based Learning:

Is an advanced course that enables students to enhance their existing knowledge and skills in a specific pathway. It focuses on developing both employability and technical skills, preparing students for future careers and post-secondary education. This learning approach incorporates various strategies to provide hands-on experiences, allowing students to explore potential career paths.

Capstone:

Is an advanced course tailored to each student's specific program of study. It involves individualized and specialized work, which can be project-based or focused on industry certification. The instructor and student collaborate to determine the course's content and design.

PCC represents a Pueblo Community College course taught by DHS teachers at DHS. Each semester-long course allows students to earn 3 to 6 college credit hours.

A/B represents a year-long course.

L1, L2, L3, and L4 denote the successive levels of courses within a program. Students are required to follow the prescribed order, beginning with Level 1 (L1) and advancing through to the ultimate level, Level 4 (L4).