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Career & Tech Ed (CTE)

Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Pine Ridge High School

Pine Ridge High School offers a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program with 14 career preparation pathways designed to equip students with real-world skills and industry-recognized certifications. These programs not only support students in qualifying for the Bright Futures Scholarship but also provide a strong foundation for both college and career readiness. CTE at Pine Ridge includes courses in agriscience, business, information technology, hospitality and tourism, human services, engineering and technology, and marketing. Through hands-on learning and specialized instruction, students gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning activities such as job shadowing and on-the-job training. Whether students plan to enter the workforce or continue their education, CTE provides a powerful launchpad for future success.

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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses Offered at Pine Ridge High School

  • Agriscience Foundations 1 Honors 
  • Agritechnology 1 and 2
  • Animal Science and Series 2 & 3
  • IT Fundamentals

  • Computer & Network Security Honors

  • Cybersecurity Essentials Honors

  • Operational Cybersecurity Honors

  • A/C, Refrigeration, & Heat (HVAC) Technology 1-4

  • Accounting Applications 1

  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1

  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology 2-4 Honors

  • Health Science Anatomy & Physiology Honors

  • Health Science Foundations Honors

  • Allied Health Assistant 

  • Blueprint Professional Success

  • Business Communication & Technology

  • Culinary Arts 1-3

  • Culinary Arts 4 Honors

  • Digital Design 1-3 Honors

  • Early Childhood 1-4

CTE Facilitator

Michelle Wise

CTE Teachers

Christina Barton

Jimmy Crum

Norman Gorden

Kimberly Lurkins

John Marotte

Michelle Miller

Benjamin Noboa

Kathleen Reilly

Leland Wilbert

Certifications Offered at Pine Ridge High School

  • ADESK032 AutoDesk - Fusion 360 -Advanced Manufacturing Academy
  • ADESK011 AutoDesk - Inventor - Advanced Manufacturing Academy
  • FLBR007 Agriculture Associate Certification - Ag
  • FLFBR005 Animal Science Specialist Certification - Ag
  • FLFBR001 Agritechnology Specialist Certification - Ag
  • FLBR003 Agricultural Communications Specialist Certification - Ag
  • FLVMA002 Certified Veterinary Assistant - Ag
  • ELANC001 Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification - Ag
  • KNOWL002 WordPress Certified Editor - Blueprint
  • NRSFP001 Food Safety Manager - Culinary
  • NRAEF003 ServSafe - Culinary
  • CERTI009 ITS Device Configuration & Management - Cybersecurity
  • CERTI006 ITS Networking and/or ITS Cyber Security - Cybersecurity
  • CERTI011 Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - HTML and CSS - Cybersecurity
  • ADOBE024 Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design - Digital Design
  • PROSO033 Certified Internet Web - Multimedia Specialist - Digital Design
  • CPREC001 Child Development Associates (CDA) - Early Childhood 
  • NATHA003 Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) - Healthcare Academy
  • NATHA002 EKG Technician - Healthcare Academy
  • FDMQA002 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Healthcare Academy
  • HVAC001 HVAC Electrical - HVAC Academy
  • HVACE002 HVAC A/C - HVAC Academy
  • HVACE011 HVAC Heat Pump - HVAC Academy