Career and Technical Education prepares students for a wide range of careers. These careers require varying levels of education – from high school and post-secondary certificates to two and four year college degrees. CTE covers a variety of challenging fields that are constantly evolving due to the changing global economy. Some of the career fields that students may explore through CTE in the Tolleson Union High School District include:

• Bioscience
  scientist, laboratory assistant, medical researcher, biomedical engineer
• Culinary Arts 
  apprentice chef, pastry chef, prep cook, executive chef, food and beverage manager
• Family and Consumer Sciences 
  fashion designer, fashion buyer, hotel manager, childcare, preschool
• Financial Services
  actuary, auditor, bank teller, certified public accountant, credit analyst, customer service assistant, economist, financial analyst, financial counselor, financial manager, insurance underwriter, loan officer, payroll clerk, tax preparer
• Information Technology 
  systems manager, computer programmer, hardware/software support, web page design
• Marketing, Management, & Entrepreneurship 
  entrepreneur, advertising, public relations
• Sports Medicine
  fitness trainer, athletic trainer, physician
• Trade and Industry 
  automotive technician, carpenter, draftsman, welder, sheet metal worker, production manager, engineer, contractor, architect

CTE educators constantly review and update their classes and curriculum to reflect alignment to business and industry standards and rigorous Arizona academic standards to prepare our students to meet the demands of our changing economy. CTE classes develop the skills most sought after by employers. These skills include:

• Strong academic and critical thinking skills
• Strong technical skills in the field they choose to work in; and
• Employability skills of teamwork, communication and effective work habits.

Director of Career & Technical Education
Debbie McKintosh
P: 623-478-4062