Career Technical Education Pathways

Caldwell High School

Career Pathways

Career and Technical Education

CTE is a combination of academic knowledge and technical skills that will help in pursuing rewarding careers. CTE can provide you real life skills that employers are increasingly demanding as an employee entering into your career. CTE takes students even further during their high school experiences by providing opportunities and networking with members of their communities. Caldwell High would like for you to join a CTE class to help you to further your skills and careers.

You can go to the Idaho State CTE Pathways Website for more information.

Click on Class to view courses description:

Courses are listed at suggested grade levels in high school some may be taken in other grades. More information can be found in the 2026-27 Course Catalog or you can talk to your instructor and counselor for further information. Some courses do not offer certification but do offer dual high school and college credits. To find out more information visit the Caldwell School District CTE Website

Welding Pathway Information

Automotive Technology Pathway Information

PreEngineering Pathway Information

Certified Nurse Assistant

Rehabilitative Sports Medicine

Medical Assisting

Administrative Services

Business Pathway Information

Family Consumer Science/Hospitality Services Pathway

Agriculture and Natural Resources/Plant Science Pathway

Digital Communications/Graphic Design Pathway

Programming/Cyber Security Pathway

Career Pathway

Introductory 9th or 10th

Intermediate 10th or 11th

Advanced or Capstone 11th or 12th

Administrative Services

*Personal Business Finance

*Business Comp.Apps (Digital Literacy)

*Introduction to Int. Active Media

*Principles of Marketing, *Accounting I, *Business Law & Ethics, *Marketing Econ

*Business Administration (Capstone Required) (Coming 2021-2022)

*Work-Based Learning Admin Services (Optional)

Marketing

*Business Comp.Apps, (Digital Literacy)

*Principles of Marketing, *Accounting I, *Marketing Econ

*Business Marketing (Capstone Required)

Career Pathways	9th	10th	11th	12th	Certification/College Credit
Engineering	Fundamentals of Engineering Competitive Robotics	Robotics Engineering Electronics/Robotics Computer Aided Drafting Competitive Robotics	Electronics/Robotics Computer Aided Drafting *Competitive Robotics	Electronics/Robotics Computer Aided Drafting *Competitive Robotics	Digital Literacy
Automotive	Basic Auto *Auto I	Auto I Auto II	Auto I Auto II *Auto III	Auto I Auto II *Auto III	ASE Certification Skills *Technical Competency credits in college CTE Programs
Welding	*Welding I	Welding I Welding II	Welding I Welding II *Welding III	Welding I Welding II *Welding III	ASE Certification Skills Technical Competency Credits in College CTE programs
Certified Nurse Assistant	*Fundamentals of Health Professions	Medical Terminology Fundamentals of Health Professions	*Anatomy & Physiology	*See Counselor	Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate CWI Clinicals
Hospitality Services	Teen Living Nutrition and Foods	Teen Living Nutrition & Foods *Hospitality I	Nutrition and Foods Hospitality I *Hospitality II	Hospitality I Hospitality II *Hospitality III	ServSafe Food Handlers Certification available
Plant Science	Intro to Ag Plant Industry Intro to Livestock Industry	Intro to Ag Plant Industry Horticulture Plant Science	Horticulture Plant Science Standards of Ag Plant Science	*Standards of Ag Plant Science
Rehabilitative Sports Medicine	*Fundamentals of Health Professions	Fundamentals of Health Professions Medical Terminology	Anatomy & Physiology Sports Med I	Anatomy & Physiology Sports Med I *Sports Med II	Anatomy & Physiology (8) CWI credits BIO 227/228 *(2)CSI Allied Health
Medical Assisting	*Fundamentals of Health Professions	Fundamentals of Health Professions Medical Terminology	*Anatomy & Physiology	*See Counselor	*CWI Clinicals
Digital Communications/ Graphic Design	*Media Technology Fundamentals	Graphic Communications I Graphic Communications II Cougar Media E-Sports	Graphic Communications I Graphic Communications II *Graphic Communications III	Graphic Communications I Graphic Communications II *Graphic Communications III	Adobe Certified Associate for Illustrator Graphics I, Photoshop Digital Literacy
Programming/ Cyber	*Fundamentals of Information Systems Technology	Programming and Software Development I Cybersecurity I Fundamentals	Programming and Software Development I Programming and Software Development II *Cybersecurity I Fundamentals	Programming and Software Development I Programming and Software Development II Cybersecurity I Fundamentals Programming and Software Development III	Offered @ TBA Fundamentals of Cyber Security Cyber Security of Internet of (ioT) Devices Digital Literacy

CTE DELIVERS

91% of parents of students in CTE believe their child is getting a leg up on their career, compared to only 44% of prospective parents.

82% of CTE students are satisfied with their ability to learn real-world skills in school, compared to only 51% of non-CTE students.

80% of parents of students in CTE are satisfied with their ability to participate in internships, compared to only 30% of prospective parents.

Parents and students involved in CTE were more satisfied than those not involved in CTE with regards to their:

Overall education experience
Quality of the classes
Quality of teachers
Ability to begin preparing for and get a leg up on your career
Opportunities to explore different careers of interest
Opportunities to earn college credit(s)
Opportunities to earn credits towards a certification
Opportunities for internships
Ability to learn real-world skills
Opportunities to make connections and network with employers
Social life opportunities
Opportunities to take elective course

Caldwell Schools CTE Programs are open to all students. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or language skills.

Los programas CTE de Caldwell Schools están abiertos a todos estudiantes. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, género, discapacidad o habilidades lingüísticas.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

No student shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in academic instruction, non-academic services, extracurricular activities, and other services provided by the school district because of the impact of their disability.

Any staff, student, parent/guardian, or patron (or parent/guardian on behalf of a minor child) who
believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability may file a
grievance using the procedures and form provided here.

For questions or concerns, contact CSD’s Section 504 Coordinator:

Julie A. Mead, EdS
Chief Officer of Student Services
Section 504 Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
[email protected]
1200 Grant St.
208-455-3300 ext. 2256

Title IX: Sex-based Discrimination

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

You can learn more about Title IX and sex-based discrimination or access Caldwell School
District’s Title IX Formal Complaint form and process here.

For questions or concerns, contact CSD’s Title IX Coordinator:

Julie A. Mead, EdS
Chief Officer of Student Services
Section 504 Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
[email protected]
1200 Grant St.
208-455-3300 ext. 2256

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