The K-12 education system, well-recognized throughout the state, provides a pipeline of the future workforce through partnerships with industry, which ensures they are providing classroom instruction aligned with and adaptive to industry needs. Each of Jackson County’s seven high schools has a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that offers varying programs, listed below, of instruction that provide work skills for employment opportunities:
Automotive Service Technology
Servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles, engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, engine performance, and brakes.
Architecture and Drafting
Fundamentals of architectural design and foundations of drafting are discussed to introduce students to a career in building and elemental design.
Aquaculture
Also described as aquafarming, is the foundation of farming of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, aquatic plants, algae, and other organisms. It involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions. The students will learn the basics and will understand how aquaculture is the opposite of commercial fishing.
Business Fundamentals and Marketing
This course teaches business computer applications, office equipment usage, and general office administration. Fundamentals of advertising, management, public relations, and merchandising.
Construction Trades & Carpentry
Commercial and residential building general maintenance and repairs. Federal, state, and local codes, and basic maintenance of heating and cooling systems, electrical, plumbing, welding, irrigation, and building components. Foundations of carpentry.
Culinary Arts
Methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical, American, and international cuisine, as well as the art of baking and pastries.
Engineering Technology
Estimating, construction layout, material handling, safety, leadership, and organization of projects. Design and construction phases of residential and commercial projects.
Engineering & Robotics
Design and engineering of independent systems for shipbuilding, offshore petroleum/drilling, transportation, marine engine, or other maritime heavy industrial occupations.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installation and Service
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
Information Technology
This program prepares students to become (IT) specialists – computer support and security administrator who assists companies and organizations with managing hardware, software, networking, and solving problems.
Instrumentation and Controls
Automated manufacturing systems, maintenance diagnostics, engineering, or production in an automated manufacturing environment. Electricity/electronics, fluid power, motors and controllers, programmable controls, interfacing techniques, instrumentation, and automated processes.
Law and Public Safety
Introduction to law enforcement agencies such as state and federal probation and parole, correctional counseling, court services, and administration, juvenile services, and private security.
Maritime
Maritime electrical, maritime engine, oil and gas, drilling rig fundamentals, and industrial maintenance ship fitter to metal or steel fabricator.
Medical & Health Sciences
Medical reports transcription, foundations of health and wellness, introduction to medical technology, types of medical treatment, careers in the medical field – nurses, physicians, and other health care practitioners. The program outlines requirements for medical personnel that cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled.
Precision Machining
Shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines.
Polymer Science
The program is designed to expose students to the technical and scholarly disciplines of polymer science, including their syntheses, structures, characterization, and properties. Students are given the opportunity to learn how polymers are applied in industrial settings and how they function in nature.
Computer Science
Exploring Computer Science Essentials, create and support networks to ensure they operate efficiently and securely.
Cybersecurity and Computer Science Principles
Business application software development, web development, mobile application development, system analysis, and designing computer security systems. Plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering
For students who are interested in design and engineering. It gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through hands-on activities, project-based learning, and problem-solving.
Aeronautical Engineering, Design & Development
The course deals with the research, design, development, construction, testing, science, and technology of aircraft. It also covers the investigation into aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft, including behaviors and related factors such as airfoil, control surfaces, lift and drag.
Shipbuilding Academy
This pathway includes introductions to highly specialized career types such as welders, riggers, painters, sheet metal workers, and pipefitters.
Simulation Design and Gaming
Programming, graphics development, storylines, and business requirements for developing fully functional games and simulation software applications for PC.
Sports Medicine
The Introduction to Sports Medicine is designed for students interested in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, fitness, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and other sports medicine-related fields.
Teacher Academy
This course is designed to attract students to the field of education. The Teacher Academy pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the education field.
Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone Technology)
This course is designed to teach unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aka “drones”, and the technologies involved in their operation. Coverage includes UAV components, command, and control (C2) communication systems, basics of flight, regulatory policies and regulations, safety, and societal considerations.
Welding Introduction and Advanced
The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. All types of welding technology will be explored, and practical applications will be outlined.