Chesterfield County School District

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Karen Ellerbe

Coordinator of Career & Technical Education 401 West Boulevard Chesterfield, SC 29709
Martha Douglass

Administrative Assistant of Career & Technical Education 401 West Boulevard Chesterfield, SC 29709

The Office of Career & Technical Education in Chesterfield County School District provides leadership and services to our middle and high schools supporting grade-level, standards based curricula through the integration of academic and career & technical instruction for students in grades six through twelve.

Courses Offered in CTE

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- Accounting 1
- Accounting 2
- Advertising
- Early Childhood Education 1
- Intro to Early Childhood
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Intro to Marketing
- Law Enforcement Services 1
- Medical Terminology
- Microcomputer Spreadsheet
- Personal Finance
- Principles of Management
Dual Enrollment
- Cheraw High
  - Agricultural Education/Horticulture
  - Architecture & Building Construction
  - Business Education
  - Electricity
  - Health Science Law
  - Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Fire Protection)
- Chesterfield High
  - Agricultural Education/Landscaping
  - Business Education
  - Health Science Education
  - Law
  - Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
  - Mechatronics/Manufacturing
- McBee High
  - Agricultural Education/Mechanics
  - Business Management & Administration
  - Emergency Medical Services
  - Health Science Education
- Central High
  - Agricultural Education/Animal Care
  - Architecture & Building Construction
  - Business Education
  - Health Science Education
  - Education & Training (Child Care with the Eagle's Nest)
  - Electricity
  - Hospitality & Tourism
  - Marketing
- Chesterfield-Ruby Middle
  - Business Education
  - STEM
- New Heights Middle
  - Business Education
  - STEM
- Long Middle
  - Business Education
  - STEM

Career Specialists

Career Specialists serve as the expert bridge connecting academic studies to post-graduation success.

Their primary role is to guide students in exploring career paths, developing essential employability skills, and planning their future transitions. They achieve this by:

Career Exploration: Administering assessments to match student interests with career fields.
Skill Development: Teaching soft skills (communication, professionalism) and job search techniques (resumes, interviewing).
Work-Based Learning: Coordinating activities like internships, job shadows, and career fairs with local employers.
Transition Planning: Providing information and support for college applications, trade schools, military options, and direct entry into the workforce.

They ensure every student graduates with a clear plan and the readiness skills needed for their next steps.