Career & Technical Education

North Kitsap School District's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program prepares students for college, careers, and life after high school. Through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, students build technical skills, explore career interests, and gain the knowledge employers and colleges value.

CTE gives students opportunities to:

• Explore career interests beginning in middle school and continue developing career pathways through high school.
• Create a personalized High School and Beyond Plan with guidance from school counselors.
• Take hands-on classes that connect academic learning to real careers at North Kitsap School District, the West Sound Skills Center, and Olympic College.
• Earn high school credit while also earning tuition-free college credit in many programs.
• Prepare for industry certifications, registered apprenticeships, college, military service, or direct entry into the workforce.
• Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through career and technical student organizations, competitions, and community service.

Whether students plan to attend college, begin a career, enter an apprenticeship, or serve in the military, CTE helps them graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to take the next step.