Weslaco ISD Career & Technical Education

“Your Gateway to

21st Century

College & Careers!”

Career Clusters /Programs of Study

Dual Enrollment

South Texas College Dual2Degree Programs

Accounting I and II Instructional Practices in Education Practicum in Education Entrepreneurship Practicum in Business Management Business Information Management II Digital & Interactive Media Business Management Engineering Design & Presentation Fashion Marketing Medical Terminology Architectural Design Advanced Architectural Design Computer Technician Telecommunications & Networking Automotive Technology Advanced Automotive Technology

Welding Technology Advanced Welding Technology Construction Technology Advanced Construction Technology Criminal Justice

Texas State Technical College Collision Repair & Refinishing Advanced Collision Repair & Refinishing Advanced Audio/Video Production Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Instructional Practices in Education Practicum in Education Culinary Arts Practicum in Culinary Arts

WISD Career & Technical Education benefits:

Industry Certifications

STC Marketable Skills Awards: Computer Apps Specialist, Web

Design, Computer Maintenance Technology, Electronics, Auto-motive Brake Systems, Automotive Suspension & Steering, Welding Technology

STC Institutional Awards in: Accounting, Marketing

Earning College Credit hours (ATC/Dual) towards Associate’s

Degrees and College Certificates

Leadership development and competition through student

clubs/organizations

Opportunities to earn Performance Acknowledgements through

ATC/Dual and Industry Certificates

Weighted courses for GPA

RGV Lead Scholar

CTE Scholarships

Workforce Opportunities: Career Preparation/Practicum,

STC Continuing Education: Employability Skill Training, Custom-er Service, Frontline Supervisor, Leadership Skills

Accounting I Advanced Audio/Video Production Advanced Automotive Technology Advanced Construction Management Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Tech Advanced Architectural Design Anatomy & Physiology Architectural Design Business Information Management I Business Information Management II Business Management Child Development Computer Maintenance Computer Technician Construction Management Construction Technology Court Systems & Practices Culinary Arts Digital & Interactive Media Engineering Design & Presentation Entrepreneurship Equine Science Health Science Horticulture Science Hospitality Services Law Enforcement I Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Livestock Production

2015-2016 Advanced Technical Credit

Medical Terminology Principles of Architecture & Construction Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Principles of Health Science Principles of Information Technology Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Sec. Security Services Telecommunications & Networking Veterinary Medical Applications Web Technologies

Legislation passed in 2013 created new high

school graduation requirements that become

effective beginning in the 2014-15 school year.

The new law replaces the current three high

school graduation plans with one Foundation

program, on top of which students can earn

Endorsements, a "Distinguished Level of Achieve-

ment”, and Performance Acknowledgements.

The Weslaco ISD Career & Technical Education

Department is excited to be able to offer students

the following Endorsement opportunities:

STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering &

Math

Business & Industry

Public Services

Multidisciplinary Studies

**News Flash** Some CTE Courses meet Graduation Requirements for Math, Science, Speech, Health, or Fine Arts. Check with your counselor or visit our

website: Www.cate.wisd.us New Course: Video Game Design

AAS Diesel Technology

AAS Precision Manufacturing

AAS Welding Technology

700 S. Bridge 956-969-6742

FREE ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES (Offered annually every fall semester)

Courses in: General Office Skills, Collision Repair & Refinishing, Automotive Technology, Drafting, Computer Maintenance, Construc-tion Technology, Audio/Video Production, Floral Design, Welding

With over 75 courses in 15 Career

Clusters available!

CTE Student Organizations/Clubs

It is the policy of the Weslaco 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; Title II of the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

OSHA—Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certification

ASE—Automotive Service Excellence Student Certification-Brakes, Electrical/Electronic,

Engine Performance, Suspension & Steering Certification

NCCER—National Center for Construction Education Research Carpentry Certification

COMPTIA-Computing Technology Industry Association A+ Certification, IT Fundamentals,

Network+

IC3-Internet & Computing Core Certification

Network Cabling Specialist-Copper, Leviton Certified Installer-Copper, Network Cabling

Specialist—Fiber Optic

Auto CAD Civil 3D Certified Associate

NAED-National Academics of Emergency Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Certifi-

cation (911 Dispatcher)

Security Guard Certification

Hunter’s Education Certification

BLS/AED CPR-Basic Life Support/Automated External Defibrillator Certification for Health

Care Providers

Career Safe Genindustry 10 hour Certification

C.N.A.—Certified Nurse Assistant (NATCEP)

Premiere Pro

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

AWS—American Welding Society Certification: D1.1 Micro Edge Fillets-Bend Test, Arc ,

Mig & Oxyfuel Welding

NCCER-National Center for Construction Education Research Welding Certification

AutoDesk Inventor Certification

QuickBooks Certification

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Substitute Teaching Certification

MOS—Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

Adobe Photoshop Certification

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Cosmetology License

Medical Billing & Coding

Certified Solidworks Associate, FANUC Certification

Adobe Premiere Pro Certification

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Dreamweaver

Weslaco ISD

Career & Technical Education “Your Gateway to 21st Century College and Careers!” Headquarters: Joe Calvillo, Jr. Career & Technology Complex 3601 N. x 5 1/2 West, Weslaco

CTE Vision Success for all students, in college,

in current & emerging careers, and in life !

Weslaco ISD CTE Mission Statement: Empowering student success for post-secondary

education, careers, and life through rigorous applied academics and employability and technical skills in

order to lead and compete in a global society .

Weslaco CTE appreciates our local Business & Industry partners and

Program Advisory Boards for their continued support.

Dr. Ruben Alejandro Superintendent of Schools

Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees Mr. David L. Fuentes, Board President

Mr. Erasmo Lopez, Vice-President Mr. Oscar Caballero, Secretary

Dr. Richard Rivera, Trustee Mr. Andrew Gonzalez, Trustee Mr. Adrian Gonzalez, Trustee

Mr. Isidoro Nieto, Trustee

Yvett Morales, WHS Principal Dr. Raul Cantu, WEHS Principal

Tina Wells, SPGHS Principal Dr. Olga Estrada, CTE ECHS Principal

Sandra R. Avila, CTE Director Ivanelle Guerra, CTE Supervisor

Rosie C. Perez, Career Development Advisor

Joe Calvillo, Jr. Career & Technology Complex 3601 N. x 5 1/2 West

Visit us at: http://www.cate.wisd.us/

956-969-6703 (office) 956-969-4398 (fax)