Focused on Futures

Cabarrus County Schools’ Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs equip students with real-world skills, industry certifications, and hands-on experiences that prepare them for success in college, careers, and beyond.

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Agriculture

The Agricultural program prepares students for diverse careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources industries.

Business, Finance
& Marketing

The Business, Finance & Marketing program prepares students with essential skills and knowledge in Accounting, Finance, Marketing Management, Sales, and Tourism.

Computer Science & Information Technology

The Computer Science & Information Technology program prepares students for careers that utilize skills in Adobe platforms, Computer Science, and Python Programming.

Family & Consumer
Science

The Family & Consumer Science program helps students develop industry-relevant technical skills in Human Development, Personal and Family Finance, Housing and Interior Design, Food Science, Nutrition and Wellness, Textiles and Apparel and Consumer Services.

Health Science

The Health Science program prepares students for jobs within the Healthcare industry, covering Biomedical Technology, Healthcare Professionalism, and Biotechnology Research and Development.

Trade, Technology, Engineering & Industry

The Trade, Technology, Engineering & Industry pathways for successful careers in Manufacturing, Aviation, Public Safety, Automotion and more.

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Academy of Architecture & Construction

The Academy of Architecture and Construction at Mt. Pleasant High School is designed to prepare students for careers in drafting, architecture, masonry, interior design and electrical.

Academy of Aviation & Aerospace

The STEM Academy of Aviation and Aerospace at West Cabarrus High School introduces students to three fields: aviation (piloting), avionics (maintenance and repair), and aerospace engineering.

Academy of Engineering & Automation

The Academy of Engineering and Automation is designed for students interested in STEM careers in robotics, advanced manufacturing, and engineering.

Academy of Financial Technology

The Academy of Financial Technology prepares students for careers in finance and technology with focus areas in financial technology, data analytics and entrepreneurship.

Academy of Health
Sciences

The Academy of Health Sciences at Northwest Cabarrus High School introduces students to health careers like, Registered Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Physical Therapy, through a series of career exploration courses.

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism at Concord High School is for the student interested in exploring marketing or culinary arts through exciting, hands-on learning.

Academy of Information Technology

The Academy of Information Technology at Cox Mill High School is for students interested in computer programming and multimedia webpage design.

Academy of
Public Safety

The Academy of Public Safety at Concord High School will guide students toward a career in public safety, law, correction, and security.

To me, CTE wasn’t just a set of classes – it was a pathway for me to build my own future as an engineer, a thinker, and a leader.

Brendan Mangan Student at the Academy of Engineering and Automation, Jay M. Robinson High School

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Trade, Technology, Engineering & Industry

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