About Us

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are dedicated to preparing young people to manage the dual roles of family member and wage earner. CTE programs enable students to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education. At Laredo ISD, the Career Technical Education program provides:

• Five career areas of instruction and training. Career Academies
• Laredo ISD Career-College Ready/P-16” webpage.
• 42 course options at the Middle school and 141 course options at the high school level.
• Dual enrollment opportunities with post-secondary institutions
• Job shadowing activities via community partnerships.
• Industry certification/licensing opportunities .
• Health Science Career Summer Programs at Laredo Community College.
• Tech PREP - Employability Skill Training Course/Interest and Aptitude Assessment
• 8th Grade Interest and Aptitude Assessment
• Comprehensive career counseling
• Alliances with national student organizations - TSA , BPA , DECA , SKILLSUSA , HOSA , FCCLA , FFA , and FBLA .