PPS CTE Programs
How many CTE Programs are currently in Pittsburgh Public Schools?
16 CTE Programs in PPS
A partnership between a high school and a post-secondary school that awards student credits and/or advanced studying for credit earned in high school.
Articulation Agreement
This is the practice of planning and controlling how you spend your hours, reduce stress, and create balance throughout your day.
Time Management
This is what you will study primarily while in college, what is this called.
Major
In order to start the process to get a job you need to complete this form. Grammer and editing is important.
Job Application
When you think of helping skill children/ adults, caring for injured individuals and working in a hospital, what career field is this?
Health Careers
What are some of requirements for qualifications for State or Local Agreements?
State
-Graduate as a CTE Concentrator or Completer
-2.5 GPA in CTE Program
-Complete 100% Task List
-Attaining Proficiency on NOCTI Exam
When you are on a team you need these two skills to clearly reach your goals. Without it your team will argue or individually work on their own and not achieve the end goal.
Communication & Collaboration
This document while in school provides your grades, certifications, honors and credits earned.
Transcript
This is a conversation about your skills, talent and qualifications with an employer.
Interview
While in this program you will learn how to cut, style and color hair, how to design nails and do facials on clients.
Cosmetology
How many credits do you need to graduation from Pittsburgh Public Schools?
Graduating Class of 2027 - 26.5 Credits
Graduating Class of 2028 - 24.5 Credits
While completing a research paper, team project or complex tasks you will need this skill set.
Critical Thinking
This is how students fund attending to college, trade school and certifications.
This is a paper that has your job history, grades, contact information and awards you have earned over the years. Also, another form communicates your interest in employment.
Resume & Cover Letter
When enrolling in this CTE Program students are able to work for the City of Pittsburgh to help the public in service or medical response.
Emergency Response Technology
-Research Collegetransfer.net
-Consider schools that offer articulation credits for intended major
-Complete qualifications
-Submit cover sheet, task list, official transcript, and copy of diploma to post-secondary admission office.
This is the second most important skill in the workplace, when employers are looking for dependable employees.
Reliability
This is an opportunity to get on the job experience in your particular field, it can be paid or unpaid. Additionally, you might be able to earn college credits toward this experience.
Internship Opportunities
After you have completed your interview this is an significant email/ letter to send to the employer showing gratitude.
Thank You Letter
This is the newest CTE Program, and students are able to earn their associates degree by the end of their senior year.
Emerging Educators
Review your transcript in HAC and complete all credit recovery ASAP
This is the #1 soft skills that employers are looking for, this involves breaking down a complex situation and developing the most important outcome.
Problem Solving
As you continue in your college career this department will help you with practice interviews, resume/ cover letter reviews and internship opportunities.
Career Center
When showing up to an interview you should wear the following attire:
Professional Attire (Suits, Dresses, Pants, Blouses, and more)