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Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education programs offer a sequence of courses with coherent and rigorous content that is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills. Through approved programs of study students are offered a coherent sequence of courses and opportunities for industry based certifications, technical dual credit, work-based learning, and participation in student leadership organizations.  

Programs of Study

San Angelo ISD offers 18 programs of study within 12 different career clusters.  Each program of study offers advanced courses for Junior and Senior students as they prepare for further education and in-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers in Texas. 

  • Animal Science
  • Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
  • Plant Science
  • Construction Management & Inspection
  • Graphic Design & Interactive Media
  • Accounting & Financial Services
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Early Learning
  • Teaching & Training
  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services
  • Culinary Arts
  • Family & Community Services
  • Programming & Software Development
  • Welding
  • Engineering Foundations
  • Automotive & Collision Repair

Technical Dual Credit 

CTE students can obtain technical dual credit through Howard College.  We currently offer 23 technical dual credit courses taught by Howard College instructors or SAISD employees that are certified adjunct faculty.  Upon the successful completion of the CTE course, students will receive the technical dual credit designation on their high school transcript as well as their Howard College transcript.  

Certifications and Licensures

State approved Industry Based Certifications are offered through our CTE Programs of Study.  Students currently have the opportunity to become certified in 9 different areas, including Certified Nurse Assistant,  Adobe, the American Welding Society, Educational Aide 1, Child Development Associate, Fusion 360, Automotive Service Excellence, and the Texas State Floral Association Knowledge Based and Level One Certification.

Student Organizations

Students have the opportunity to participate in Student Leadership Organizations (SLOs) within our CTE courses thanks to co-curricular exercises based on state and national standards.  Our CTE Department offers participation in 6 different SLOs:  FFA, Skills USA, BPA, FCCLA, TAFE, and DECA.  Students participate at the local or regional level and if successful, advance to state and national competitions.  SAISD has CTE students advance past the local/regional level every year and many times students will progress to National Competition.  SLOs provide real-world applications and life experiences for students along with scholarship opportunities.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS