Career Technical Education (CTE) at John A. Holmes High School prepares students for college and careers through courses that combine academic, technical, soft skills, and 21st century skills. Students can explore career clusters like agriculture, business, health science, information technology, and more. Benefits of CTE courses include opportunities for articulated college credit, dual enrollment, industry certifications, leadership through career technical student organizations, and preparation for high-demand jobs. For more information, contact the Career Development Coordinator at the provided contact information.

1. Career Technical Education at
John A. Holmes High School
For learning, for earning,
for life!
Career
Technical
Education
is NOT
your
parents’
wood shop
or home
economics
class!

2. CTE Today…

3. CTE Works for High School Students
 Courses combine academic, technical, “soft”, and 21st
Century skills and learning
 Taught in classes that combine relevance and rigor
 Prepares learners for college and careers

4. CTE Prepares Students for Their Future
CTE Concentration is based on Career
Clusters/Pathways
 Offers students the opportunity to explore different career options
 Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources (AGNR)
 Arts, Audio, Video Technology &
Communications (AAVC)
 Business Management &
Administration (BMA)
 Health Science (HLTH)
 Hospitality & Tourism (HOSP)
 Information Technology (INFO)
 Law, Public Safety, Corrections &
Security (LAW)
 Manufacturing (MANU)
 Marketing (MRKT)
 Science Technology, Engineering &
Mathematics (STEM)
 Transportation, Distribution &
Logistics (TRAN)

5. Benefits of Taking CTE Courses
 CTE courses can save parents and students money by maximizing students’ focus and direction
POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES
 ARTICULATED CREDIT
 Allows HS students to receive college credit for CTE courses completed in
high school thus eliminating the need for duplication at the college level
 DUAL ENROLLMENT
 Students can take courses through COA and begin work on or complete an
associate degree while in high school.
 Students will receive both HS and college credit
 Saves on college tuition

6. Benefits of Taking CTE Courses, cont.
 CTE courses give students marketable skills and
offer INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
 WorkKeys – National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
 Microsoft Office Specialist- Word, PowerPoint, Excel &
Access
 CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant
 CPR
 OSHA
 ServeSafe
 EverFi – Financial Literacy

7. Benefits of Taking CTE Courses, cont.
 CTSOs – Career & Technical Student Organizations
 Leadership
 Scholarship
 Competitions
 Internships/Shadowing
John A. Holmes High School Offers:
FFA – Future Farmers of America
FCCLA – Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America
HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America
SKILLS USA – Technical, Skilled & Service Occupations

8. John A. Holmes High School Contact Info
 If you have any questions about courses, program areas
or any CTE related question, please contact:
Beverly Harrison
 Career Development Coordinator - JAHHS
bharrison@ecps.k12.nc.us
252.482.8426; ext. 241