Jarrell ISD Monday Memo
December 9, 2024
Cougars,
As part of our commitment to educating the whole child, our district is proud to offer a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that equips students with practical skills and knowledge directly applicable to high-demand industries, bridging the gap between education and employment.
CTE courses foster career readiness by providing hands-on training, internships, and certifications, giving students a competitive edge in the workforce. The type of certifications our students can earn include:
- Adobe Certified Professional:
- Visual Design using Photoshop
- Print & Digital Media Publication
- Graphic Design & Illustration
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
- Food Safety & Science Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word
- ServSafe Manager
- Social Media Marketing Certification
- Texas State Florist's Association Knowledge Based Floral Certification
- Veterinary Medical Certification
- Welding
- D1.1 Structural Steel
- D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding
By integrating academic concepts with technical skills, CTE helps students explore career paths, reduces dropout rates, and prepares them for post-secondary education or immediate employment opportunities. Our CTE courses offer dual enrollment opportunities, apprenticeships, and pathways to college degrees, bridging secondary and post-secondary education. Our Pathways include:
- Engineering
- Accounting
- Family & Community Services
- Business Management
- Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts
- Computer Science
- Health Science
- Culinary Arts
- Marketing
- Digital Communications
- Robotics
Next school year, we’re excited to expand Pathways by adding new courses to include:
- Construction Technology I
- Disaster Response - EMT/Firefighter
- Family and Community Services
- Forensic Science
Career and Technical Education provides a well-rounded foundation for lifelong learning and success in an evolving workforce. Through our programs, Jarrell ISD is empowering students to succeed in dynamic economies while meeting the needs of employers and communities.
You can learn more about our CTE Programs and course selections on our website.