Gatesville Independent School District

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

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Gatesville ISD's Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs are designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. We credit this success to strong support by GISD's Board of Trustees and Superintendent in providing resources necessary for quality programs for GISD students.

Our students are entering a highly competitive workforce and must be able to integrate and apply 21st century skills, technical knowledge and skills, and core academic knowledge. Graduates of Gatesville ISD will engage in a challenging curriculum, which will culminate in preparation for a successful transition to college, career and workforce readiness. The experiences for all students in Gatesville ISD will match the student’s strengths and interests, as well as, challenge the minds, imaginations, feelings and social skills.

We strive for continuous improvement efforts and embrace our quality instructional partnerships with local businesses and community programs. These partnerships give students a chance to spend time in practicum programs as unpaid interns. Members of the GISD family, parents, and our business and post-secondary partners work together to provide the relevant experiences necessary to enhance our students’ future successes. Gatesville ISD Career and Technology Education is a great way for students to prepare for the highly technological and competitive workplace of the 21st Century.

What is Practicum Education?

Learning by doing is considered to be one of the best and most lasting methods of acquiring new knowledge and skills. With this in mind, the business community cooperates with the school in providing this learning experience to students through its unpaid work-based practicum program. This experience offers each student hand-on training in their preferred occupation. The work portion of the program is considered as an extension of the classroom. Not all jobs fit the model of an approved training site; therefore the student must work with the teacher/coordinator to ensure feasible employment. For more information, click on the Practicum Application GHS pdf document below.

Practicum Application GHS

Students in the following Career and Technology Education Courses may be able to obtain an industry-based certification upon completion of the related program of study. Certifications may be obtained at no cost to the student. Some also require the completion of one or more tests for certification. These certifications can provide the student with credentials that will benefit them in obtaining employment in a related field or acceptance into a post-secondary field of study. See the appropriate instructor or high counselor for further information.

Endorsement Pathway	Certification	Industry Authorizing Certification
Agriculture - Animal Science	Certified Veterinary Assistant	Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Agriculture - Horticulture	Floral Certification	Texas State Florists’ Association
Architecture & Construction	NCCER Certifications	The National Center for Construction Education & Research
Manufacturing - Welding	AWS D1.1 Structural Steel AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding	American Welding Society
Automotive Technology	ASE Brakes ASE Electronic Systems ASE Engine Repair ASE Maintenance Light Repair ASE Suspension & Steering	Automotive Service Excellence
Business Management, Marketing, & Finance	Quickbooks Certified User	Certiport
Graphic Design	Adobe Certified Expert	Certiport
Hospitality & Tourism - Culinary Arts	ServSafe Food Handler	National Restaurant Association
Human Services	Child Development Associate	National Association of the Education of Young Children
Health Science	Certified Nurse Aide	Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services

Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in CTE Programs

Gatesville ISD offers career and technology education programs in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources; Arts, A/V Technology and Communication; Hospitality & Tourism; Manufacturing; Architecture & Construction; Finance; Business Management; Marketing; Human Services; Education & Training; Health Science; Law, Public Safety; Corrections, & Security; STEM; and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on personalized graduation plan, interest and aptitude, age appropriateness and class availability.

It is the policy of Gatesville ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of Gatesville ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Gatesville ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Barrett Pollard, at 311 S. Lovers Lane, 254-865-7251.

Gatesville ISD la Notificación Pública de no Discriminación en la Educación de la Carrera y la Tecnología Programa

Gatesville ISD ofrece programas de educación profesional y tecnológica en Agricultura, Alimentos y Recursos Naturales; Artes, Tecnología A / V y Comunicación; Hospitalidad y turismo; Fabricación; Arquitectura y construcción; Financiar; Administración de Empresas; Márketing; Servicios Humanos; Educación y entrenamiento; Ciencia de la salud; Ley, Seguridad Pública; Correcciones y seguridad; VÁSTAGO; y transporte, distribución y logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en un plan de graduación personalizado, interés y aptitud, edad apropiada y disponibilidad de clase.

Es política de Gatesville ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada.

Es política de Gatesville ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad en sus prácticas laborales, tal como lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972; la Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, según enmendada; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada.

Gatesville ISD tomará medidas para asegurar que la falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para obtener información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de reclamo, comuníquese con el Coordinador de Título IX / Coordinador de la Sección 504, Dr. Barrett Pollard, en 311 S. Lovers Lane, 254-865-7251.