CTE Career and Technical Education

CTE Staff

What is CTE?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides all students access to high-quailty, rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.

Career and Technical Education at Northridge High provides our students with knowledge and skills in many different pathway content areas, including:

•    Business & Marketing
•    Family & Consumer Science
•    Health Sciences
•    Information Technology
•    Skilled & Technical 

Courses combine the academic knowledge and technical skills that are vital for entry into the careers of the 21st century. Many CTE courses also offer Concurrent Enrollment College credit. Career Pathways help students seamlessly transition from high school to college, careers and life. Skills are verified through CTE State Skill Certificate tests or industry tests in each course. 

CTE student leadership organizations (CTSOs) combine classroom instruction with leadership training and a practical application of skills. Each organization provides training and competition specific to a CTE program area. Students enrolled in Career & Technical Education courses are encouraged to participate in the student organization that relates to their area of career interest. Each year students participate in region and state competitions. State winners are eligible to attend their national competitions. Student organizations are DECA, FCCLA, FBLA, HOSA, TSA, and EDUCATORS RISING.

What Are the Advantages of CTE?

CTE students have a higher graduation rate than non-CTE students. The CTE Skill Certificates students earn in their courses give them an edge on their resumes and applications. Check Out These Facts!

Northridge High CTE Teachers

  • Radon Andersen - Education

  • Jessica Jones - Welding

  • Julie Banta - Business

  • Amelia Bowles - Family & Consumer Science

  • Samantha Bradley - Business

  • Dachota Keller - Information Technology

  • Conner Donnelly - Composite

  • Kael Harris - Engineering Technology

  • Melissa Hobbs - Family & Consumer Science

  • Stacey Howell - Health Science

  • Kurt Jensen - Manufacturing Technology

  • Ryan Jones - Automotive

  • Saralyn Lucas - Family & Consumer Science

  • Marley McClune - Family & Consumer Science

  • Tanner Pace - Business & Marketing

  • Leigh Otis - Health Science

  • Cindy Foreman - Health Science

  • Nicole Mackey - Health Science

  • Thomas Zarate - Economics

CTE Success Stories

Northridge CTE Pathways

Northridge Scholarships

Scholarships Information

Scholarship Advisor:
Melanie Tafea
801-402-8516
Email Melanie Tafea

CTE Internships

What is an Internship?

Davis School District Internship Coordinators:

Concurrent Enrollment Information

If you're planning on having concurrent enrollment credit throughout high school, you must be admitted to Weber State as a student before the 2023-24 school year begins. Information on "How to Enroll" to be a Weber State student linked below.