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