Introduction to Career & Technical Education (iCTE)

Intro to CTE (iCTE)

The iCTE program is a half-day general education career exploration and training program designed to meet the specific educational goals of students in need of a smaller learning environment. iCTE programs offer practical, hands-on skill development in specific trade areas while students refine some general career readiness skills such as the appropriate behavior, dress, language, time management, and social skills required to secure and maintain a future job.

*Please note - the Intro to CTE classes meet during our AM SESSION ONLY

Images & Photos

  • One of the commercial ovens used in the Culinary Arts program
  • A student works in one of the garages at the Careers Campus
  • An student works at the computer in a Careers Campus classroom
  • An automotive student works on a car tire
  • the Carpentry workshop at the Careers campus

iCTE Program Offerings

  • Auto Body & Detailing
  • Auto Trades & Maintenance
  • General Maintenance Assistant
  • Intro to Applied Art & Design
  • Intro to Fashion & Retail
  • Office Skills & Occupations
  • Retail Food Skills & Services

Key Program Features

  • Aligned with CDOS Commencement Credential
  • Student Portfolio Development
  • Career Plan Development
  • Ongoing Employability Profile Assessment
  • Comprehensive Level 2 Vocational Assessment
  • Work Based Learning (WBL) experiences integrated into the curriculum 

Introduction to Career & Technical Education (iCTE) *AM Session Only*

auto body and detailing iconAuto Body & Detailing
In this program, students will learn proper shop safety, detailing, polishing, dent repair, sheet metal fabrication, refinishing, custom painting, and other aspects of collision repair. In addition, students will gain experience in problem solving, teamwork, decision making, critical thinking, and professionalism while learning a marketable skill.
Potential career paths include: Auto detailer, auto body shop apprentice, stocking and inventory, or shop assistant in a related occupation.

Auto trades and maintenanceAutomotive Trades & Maintenance
Students learn entry level automotive repair, maintenance and shop safety skills required to become employable in the automotive industry. Training areas include: Wheels and tires, lubrication, brakes, steering and suspension, engine tune-ups, electrical systems, and small engine repair.
Potential career paths include: Tire shops, service centers, automotive dealerships, small equipment dealers, lubrication centers, or automotive parts stores.

Retail Food Skills & Serviceretail food icon
The class's setting is in a live working cafeteria that serves the campus with meals and snacks daily. While assisting the chefs, students will learn the basics: of food and baking preparations, label pricing, stocking & rotating retail and cafeteria food items, cashier and bagging skills, setting and busing tables, operating a professional dish washer and pot washing station, and the importance of sanitation and safety. Students will also learn how to prepare a resume, complete a job application, keep a portfolio and practice interviewing skills that will help them seek and maintain employment.
Potential career paths include: Introductory jobs found in food retail and food service, high end supermarkets, basic food service & concession jobs.

maintenance and tools iconGeneral Maintenance Assistant
Students will be exposed to basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, sheet rocking, taping, tiling, cleaning, and maintenance. Students will learn proper shop safety procedures, measuring, tool identification and usage while they gain the required social skills and collaboration to secure employment in the industry.
Potential career paths include: Plumber, electrician, or carpenter’s assistant; as a custodian or maintenance worker, or at hardware stores, home improvement centers, warehouses, electrical and plumbing supply houses.

Office Skills & Occupationsoffice skills icon
This program prepares students for entry level office positions. Coursework includes instruction in the Microsoft Office Suite, Business Simulations, filing, shredding, office machine
operation, and Google Applications.
Potential career paths include: Receptionists, copy clerks, general office clerks, file clerks and administrative assistants.

Intro to Fashion & Retailintro to fashion retail icon
Students in this program learn entry level skills linked to the exciting world of Fashion / Retailing. Students will be exposed to retail math, sales, stock and inventory control, merchandising, color theory, customer service and elements of design.
Potential career paths include: Fashion Designer, fashion consultant, fashion coordinator, seamstress, botique manager/owner, fashion buyer and other related occupations.

 art and design iconIntro to Applied Art and Design
Students in this program will be exposed to basic art design skills including drawing, sketching, model making and 3D art. Students will learn how to apply the elements of art principles to various art and design related fields. Students will have the opportunity to be exposed to Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, which are commonly used in many
entry level design fields.
Potential career paths include: Customer Service, Design Assistant (in any related field), Photo Assistant, Photo Researcher, Photo Stylist, Retail Operations, Copy/Scan Assistant, Junor Graphic Designer and Drafter.

All students enrolled in the iCTE program will be supported in building a portfolio that includes:

  • A RESUME & COVER LETTER
  • A CAREER PLAN
  • VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
  • EMPLOYABILITY PROFILE
  • SAMPLE STUDENT WORK

*STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE iCTE PROGRAM WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULFILL THE LEARNING STANDARDS FOR THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES (CDOS) EXITING CREDENTIAL.

* For additional information on the iCTE program, please call the Guidance Dept. at (914) 761-3400.