Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education is a state designation for rigorous academic programs that offer a clear program of study under a qualified, credentialed teacher integrating real world learning to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, in-demand career fields. CTE programs offer students opportunities to apply learning, develop leadership, and enhance employability skills through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs); industry-recognized certifications, and access to work-based learning experiences.
Students interested in regional CTE programs are required to meet with their high school Counselor to discuss CTE course information, requirements and availability, and to complete the District CTE Application process. Students provide own transportation to CTE programs not offered within their home high school.
Explore. Discover. Imagine Your Future.
What does it feel like to step into a future career? Students found out during Career Discovery Camp, a hands-on summer experience held June 3-5, 2026, at Legacy Campus.
Over three exciting days, middle school students explored a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways through interactive activities, real-world projects, and engaging experiences led by DCSD educators. Rather than simply learning about careers, students had the opportunity to try them firsthand.
From healthcare and public safety to advanced manufacturing, technology, business, and skilled trades, campers rotated through multiple career areas, discovering new interests and gaining insight into the many opportunities available through DCSD's CTE programs.
Career Discovery Camp helps students begin thinking about their future while building confidence, curiosity, and connections to potential career pathways. By experiencing different fields in a fun and supportive environment, students leave with a better understanding of how their interests today can lead to meaningful opportunities tomorrow.
Watch the video below to see Career Discovery Camp in action and hear directly from students about what they learned, explored, and enjoyed throughout the experience.