Every Student is a Career Student - CTE

Enumclaw School District is proud to offer Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that align with rigorous industry and academic standards. These courses introduce students to high-demand, highly skilled career pathways, emphasizing real-world skills to prepare for the future. Integrating 21st-century skills, technical knowledge, and core academic learnings, our goal is that every student will graduate from EHS prepared for the job market and postsecondary education.

Students in our middle and high schools have the opportunity to participate in a variety of courses from six program areas: STEM, Health Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Science, and Agricultural Science. An average of 2400 seats were filled in CTE courses each month during the 2021-2022 school year alone.

54 Courses

We currently offer eight courses between the middle schools and 46 different courses at the High School that help prepare students for careers.

2400 Seats

Average of 2400 student seats in CTE courses each month (many students take more than one CTE course)

6 Program Areas

• STEM

• Health Sciences

• Family and Consumer Sciences

• Agricultural Sciences

• Skilled and Technical Science

• Business and Marketing

College Credit & Industry Credentials

28 courses have dual credit articulation agreements with local community colleges and technical schools, allowing students to earn credit at higher learning institutions in their career path at no cost to them. In addition, 13 courses offer the ability for students to earn Industry Related Credentials for future employment.

In partnership with local post-secondary institutions, 28 courses allow students to earn college credit while completing their high school CTE coursework. We also offer several Industry Recognized Certifications, giving students a leg up in the field of their choice. Worksite learning provides students opportunities to learn in the field and meet their defined career goals. Last year 46 EHS students worked over 18,000 hours, using that experience to show their career readiness while earning credit towards high school graduation.

In order for CTE to provide an innovative environment, ESD is constantly looking to ensure our facilities, course offerings and instructional materials are industry standard. This year we were excited to offer several new courses including Child Development (education), Business and Marketing II, Animal Science II, Digital Communications, and Manufacturing Apprenticeship to our students. We are also making significant improvements to our facilities by adding a new barn for animal programs, updating the auto shop with new equipment, and renovating classroom space to become better suited for our Engineering Program.

We strive to offer real experiences for our students; help them grow and understand who they are, and consider their aptitude, skills, and interests while investigating career options. Whether students plan to go to work straight out of high school or eventually earn a Ph.D., have a clear career goal, or want to learn something practical and new, all students benefit from participating in CTE courses and programs of study.