Rigor At-a-Glance

Students working on electrical project

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is for everyone, whether you are looking to start your career right after high school or use our programs to get a jump start on four-year college and beyond. We have programs for high school students of all ages and abilities. Don't let any minimum requirements discourage you –- if you aren't sure if a course is for you, talk to your guidance counselor about what would be a good fit.

Rigor level 1

  • No minimum college placement scores recommended
  • Aligns with Minnesota State Standards
  • Opportunity to earn industry credentials

Courses at rigor level 1:

  •  916 Transition Career Academy

Rigor level 2

  • Some minimum college placement scores recommended
  • Aligns with Minnesota State Standards
  • Opportunity to earn industry credentials
  • Opportunity to earn college credits (most programs)

Courses at rigor level 2:

  • Automotive and Auto Body Careers
  • Welding
  • Cosmetology: General
  • Intro to Medical Careers
  • Construction Occupations- Student Built Home
  • Construction Occupations- Licensed Trades
  • Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Social Media Marketing
  • Diesel Trucks and Engine Technology
  • Animal Science

Rigor level 3

  • Minimum college placement scores recommended (most programs)
  • Aligns with Minnesota State Standards
  • Opportunity to earn industry credentials
  • Opportunity to earn college credits

Courses at rigor level 3:

  • Cosmetology: Nails and Esthiology
  • Automotive Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Dental Careers
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
  • Nursing Assistant / Phlebotomy
  • Emergency Medical Technician