Chesterfield County School District

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Skills for Today, Careers for Tomorrow

Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce. We provide students with the hands-on training, industry certifications, and real-world experience needed to excel in high-demand, high-wage careers.

By combining rigorous academics with technical skills, we empower students to explore their passions—whether in health sciences, engineering, trades, or digital media. Our goal is to ensure every graduate is both college-ready and career-prepared, equipped with the professional edge to succeed in a global economy.

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.