Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for a wide range of careers. These careers require varying levels of education—from high school and postsecondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees. Career and Technical Education covers a variety of challenging fields that constantly evolve due to the changing global economy.
Copper Canyon CTE educators constantly review and update their curriculum to reflect aligned business and industry standards along with rigorous Arizona Academic Standards to prepare our students to meet the demands of the future. CTE classes develop the skills most sought after by employees. These skills include:
- Strong academic and critical thinking skills
- Strong technical skills in a student’s chosen field
- Employability skills of teamwork, communication, and effective work habits
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for a wide range of careers. These careers require varying levels of education—from high school and postsecondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees. CTE covers a variety of challenging fields that are constantly evolving due to the changing global economy.
Our Mission
In the Tolleson Union High School District, CTE helps students make the connection between education, employment, and the economy.
Our Vision
CTE, focusing on the future, today!
La Joya Community High School CTE Program Offerings
We provide internships, dual enrollment classes and certifications to prepare our students for their futures. Please contact your high school counselor to learn more.
Business & Marketing
Business Operations: Jobs include data entry, management, filing, records management, and entrepreneurship.
Fashion Design and Merchandising: Jobs include fashion designer, costume designer, merchandiser, graphic artist, pattern maker, accessory designer, fashion illustrator, technical designer, sample maker, shoe designer, product designer, trend forecaster, fashion journalist, showroom manager, display coordinator, retail manager, textile designer, apparel buyer, fashion planner, and production planner.
Finance: finance, banking, real estate, bookkeeping, accounting, insurance, economist, and analyst.
Communication & Information Systems
Digital Communication; Jobs include photographer, graphic designer, newscaster, photojournalist, writer/author/editor, producer, and radio/news editor.
Digital Photography Jobs include studio photographer, magazine photographer or editor, fashion/editorial photographer, food photographer/stylist, commercial photographer, image processor or re-toucher, and photojournalist.
Health Services
Medical Assisting Services Jobs include medical assistant, medical office assistant, patient prep, insurance, medical coding/billing, x-ray technician, phlebotomist, nurse assistant, and nurse.
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Services Jobs include athletic trainer, personal trainer, physical therapist, physical therapist technician/assistant, physical assistant, chiropractor assistant technician, chiropractor, massage therapist, nurse, and physician.
Human Services & Resources
Culinary Arts; Jobs include apprentice chef, pastry chef, personal chef, prep cook, executive chef, food & beverage handler, nutritionist, recipe developer & taster, food critic, restaurant publicist, good stager, food service manager, dietetic technician, gastronomist
Ed Professions; Jobs include elementary/high school teacher, principal, professor, counselor, speech pathologist
Law & Public Safety/Criminal Justice Jobs include investigation and security service, intelligence analyst, loss prevention manager, protection officer, asset protection specialist
Career and Technical Education Staff
Career & Technical Student Organizations
CTE Industry Credentials | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov)
Notice of Nondiscrimination in CTE Programs: TUHSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in its CTE programs, services, or activities as required by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; The Age of Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
For More Information
Please refer to your school counselor for detailed information and to learn how to sign up for CTE courses.
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Find your passion!
TUHSD School Counseling
Your future, make it happen!
The Tolleson Union High School Counseling Department focuses on the academic success, career development, and social competencies of all students so that they become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
Students in TUHSD are presented with various opportunities to realize their full potential so that they meet, not only their personal needs, but those of our ever-changing society.
Contact your school counselor for more information, today!
