Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Welcome to Medina Valley ISD Career & Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with meaningful opportunities to explore careers, develop real-world skills, and prepare for life after graduation. The purpose of the Career and Technical Education Department is to recognize the needs of a diverse student population and to assist students in gaining skills to become competitive, independent, productive citizens in a global economy.
Students at Loma Alta Middle School and Medina Valley Middle School can begin discovering their interests and learning about future career options. At Medina Valley High School and Creek View High School, students can continue that journey through Programs of Study offered within 12 Career Clusters.
Explore Your Interests
CTE allows students to connect what they learn in the classroom to future careers. Through hands-on projects, technology-rich instruction, and career-focused experiences, students can identify their strengths, explore their passions, and create a balanced four-year graduation plan.
CTE courses combine rigorous academics with practical skill development. Students may have opportunities to use industry-standard equipment, participate in work-based learning, complete authentic projects, and earn valuable industry-based certifications.
Build Leadership Skills
Students enrolled in CTE courses may also participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization, or CTSO, connected to their area of study.
CTSOs provide opportunities for students to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and job-related skills through competitions, community service, conferences, and scholarship opportunities.
Graduate Future-Ready
Students who complete a coherent sequence of courses within a Program of Study can build advanced knowledge and skills in a career field. They may also earn industry-based certifications and meet CTE endorsement requirements.
At Medina Valley ISD, CTE is where student interests connect with opportunity. Our goal is to help every student graduate with valuable skills, meaningful experiences, and a clear plan for the future.
Start Exploring Today
Discover the Career Clusters, Programs of Study, certifications, student organizations, and opportunities available across Medina Valley ISD.
