FAQ

The Center will officially open in the fall of 2026.

• Attend upcoming parent information nights at your student's high school
• Visit the CTE Center’s website for updates
• Connect with your student’s school counselor

The CTE Center is open to all district high school students entering grades 9 and 10. The campus will also house courses for current juniors and seniors in selected programs of study.

Students can choose from 19 different programs of study, ranging from healthcare, engineering, and information technology to culinary arts, business, and skilled trades.

Students will spend part of their day at their home high school for core classes and part of the day at the CTE Center for career-focused learning. In a typical schedule, students will spend two class periods at the CTE Center.

Yes. Students remain enrolled at their home high school and can participate fully in extracurricular activities.

A program of study is a sequence of courses that will prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their chosen career. These sequences embed relevant, real-world experiences and culminate in a postsecondary credential that will prepare students for a high-wage, high-skill, in-demand career. The courses contained within statewide and regional programs of study are determined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) per the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

Programs cover high-demand industries such as:

• Accounting and Financial Services
• Audio/Video Production
• Architectural Design
• Building Maintenance
• Business Management
• Construction Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Cybersecurity
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Electronics Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Graphic Design 
• Marketing and Sales
• Paint and Collision Repair
• Radiology Technician
• Robotics and Automation
• TONI&GUY Cosmetology
• Travel, Tourism, and Attractions
• Welding

Students typically choose one program of study and take a series of four courses in the same program.

Yes. All programs count toward high school graduation requirements and offer industry-recognized certifications.

Students will register for CTE Center courses through their school counselor during course registration.

Yes. Each program has a limited number of seats. Early course selection is encouraged.

All programs are open to interested students. Some may require specific prerequisites, which will be outlined in program information. There are no GPA requirements.