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.  

 Other useful links:

• CTE Resource Center

• Career Cluster

• CTE at VDOE

A Northern Neck Technical Center Application must be completed and submitted by all students enrolling in the following programs. All students must be 16 years old on or before December 1st of the current school year to enroll in a NNTC program of studies. Students receive 3 credits for each class.