Career and Technical Education Department
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) is the starting point for any career! Whether you are headed to a four-year college, two-year college, the military, or straight into the workforce, Career and Technical Education Programs of Study at EHS can help you with any path you choose.
The CTE Programs of Study at EHS enhance academic learning experiences and allow students to explore career options, prepare for industry standards in the workplace, and provide leadership development through participation in CTE student organizations. CTE student organizations offered at EHS include Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) , Distributive Education Clubs of Americ (DECA) and Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Industry Certifications, which are now a graduation requirement, are offered through EHS' CTE department. At the high school, students may obtain MOS (Microsoft Office Suite) Certification, Wise Financial Literacy Certification, and Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Certification (CTECS). In addition to the CTE offerings at EHS, students may take CTE classes, other certifications, industry credentialing, and state board exams at the Northern Neck Technical Center.
Career and Technical Education Course Description
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Top 100 Professions & Top 10 Degree Programs in Virginia
To support student academic and career planning, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has updated its list of the top 100 professions in the Commonwealth based on median pay, along with the education, training, and skills required for each profession. Additionally, the top 10 degree programs at Virginia institutions of higher education have been identified based on the median pay of program graduates.
This valuable resource provides students and families with key insights into career pathways, helping them make informed decisions about future education and employment opportunities.
🔹 View the Top 100 Professions in Virginia
🔹 View the Top 10 Degree Programs in Virginia
These rankings have been compiled by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The data is based on occupational employment statistics and educational attainment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as longitudinal wage data from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
