CTE Programs of Study
About CTE
Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs combine education with passion and curiosity to help students explore paths for their future. CTE offers a chance to explore, experiment, and connect with real-world learning so students can discover what careers interest them.
Each high school offers a variety of CTE courses in different programs of study. Talk with your student’s school counselor to learn about current offerings.
CTE at Corvallis High
Courses are divided into programs of study. Click on a career pathway to discover the different courses offered at Corvallis High School, and sample careers and opportunities to continue learning after high school.
Available Courses
- Autos
- Industrial Design
- Metals
- Welding
- Vehicular Design
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: Solid grasp of math, science, communications, and technical skills
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships and job shadows
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges (LBCC- Automotive Technology)
- 4-year colleges
- Apprenticeship programs
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Calibration Technician
- Inspector
- Lab Technician
- Process Control Technician
- Quality Control Technician
- Quality Engineer
Available Courses
- Digital Arts and Filmmaking
- Digital Arts and Design
- Digital Arts
- Graphic Design
- Photography
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: language arts, communications, and technical skills
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships, job shadows, and work-based learning
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges (LBCC- Visual Communications)
- 4-year colleges
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Graphic Designers
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
- Multimedia Artists & Animators
- Audio Technicians
Available Courses
- Introduction to Computer Science
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science
- Robotics
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- Corvallis School District Technology Department
- HP
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: mathematics, language arts, communications, and technical skills
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships, job shadows, and work-based learning
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges (LBCC- Visual Communications)
- 4-year colleges
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Programmers
- Hardware, Software Engineers
- Computer Support Specialists
- Information Security Analysts
- Database Administrators
- Webmasters
- Video Game Designers
Available Courses
- Child Development
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- School volunteers
- CEC
- OSU Outdoor School
- JTC Teen leadership program
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: language arts and communications
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships, job shadows, and work-based learning
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges (LBCC- Early Childhood Education)
- 4-year colleges
Sample Careers
- Preschool, Kindergarten Teachers, Aides
- Elementary Teachers, Aides
- Secondary/CTE Teachers, Aides
- Special Education Teachers, Aides
- Developmental Psychologists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Speech language pathologists
- Human Resource Trainers
- Instructional Systems Specialist
- Adult Literacy Teachers
- Librarians/Assistants/ Technicians
Available Courses
- Construction
- Site Prep
- Construction Estimating
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- 509J
- Wenaha Group
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: Solid grasp of math, science, communications, and technical skills
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships and job shadows
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges (LCC- Construction Technology)
- 4-year colleges
- Apprenticeship programs
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Carpenter
- General Contractor
- Specialty Trade Contractor
- Light or Heavy Construction
- Project Manager
CTE at Crescent Valley
Courses are divided into programs of study and career pathways. Click on a career pathway to discover the different courses offered at Crescent Valley High School, and sample careers and opportunities to continue learning after high school.
Available Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Health Occupations
- Introduction to Health/ Medical Careers
- Sports & Health
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- LBCC Nursing Program
- Good Samaritan Hospital/Samaritan Health
- Heresco Chiropractic
- Corvallis Sport & Spine
- Grace Center
- NorthPoint Dental
- Corvallis Clinic
- Corvallis Fire Dpt/Paramedics
- Suturegard
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: mathematics, numeracy, IT application, health and safety, ethics
- Skills: Communication, critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, teamwork
- Experiences: Job shadow, cooperative work experience, clinical experience
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges
- 4-year colleges
Sample Careers
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Geneticists / Biotechnology
- Researchers
- Biologists
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Dental Hygienists
Available Courses
- Automotive
- IDEA
- STEAM
- DREAM
- Metals
- PST
- Woodworking
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- Suturegard
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: mathematics, science, communications, and technical skills
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships and job shadows
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges
- 4-year colleges
- Apprenticeship programs
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Architects
- Civil Engineers
- Civil Engineering Technicians
- Surveyors
- Drafters
- Cost Estimators
Available Courses
- Culinary Arts
- Foods for Life
- Baking and Pastries
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: Mathematics, numeracy and history/social studies
- Skills: Communication, problem-solving, teamwork, ethics (including appreciation of equity, culture, and diversity), negotiation, organization, time management, and adaptation
- Experiences: Work-based learning and internships
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges
- 4-year colleges
- Apprenticeship programs
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Pastry and specialty chefs
- Wine maker/brewer
- Agriculture Technicians
- Agriculture Engineers
- Forest and Conservation Workers
- Food Science Technicians
Available Courses
- Ceramics
- Glass arts
- Jewelry
- AP Art
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- Corvallis School District Schools
- LBCC Benton Center Ceramics
- OSU Craft Center
- OSU Kids Spirit
- Corvallis Art Center
- Willamette Valley Ceramics Guild
- Linn-Benton Food Share (Empty Bowls)
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges
- 4-year colleges
- Apprenticeship programs
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Studio artist
- Architect
- Product developer
- Graphic designer
- Photographer
- Film producer
- Media operator/editor
- Software programer
- Information technology (IT) specialist
- Game designer
- Geographic information systems (GIS) analyst
Available Courses
- Film history and genres
- Great Directors
- 21st Century filmmaking
- Advanced filmmaking
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- Corvallis School District Communications department
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: language arts, communications, and technical skills
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships, job shadows, work-based learning
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges
- 4-year colleges
- Apprenticeship programs
- Career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
- Video Systems Technicians
- Video Graphics, Special Effects and Animation
- Audio-Video Designers and Engineers
- Technical Computer Support Technicians, State, Film, Video, and DVD
- Audio-Video System Service Technicians
- Audio Systems Technicians
Available Courses
- Child Development
Work-based Learning & Internship Opportunities
- School volunteers
- CEC
- OSU Outdoor School
- JTC Teen leadership program
Requirements and Experiences
- Knowledge: language arts and communications
- Skills: Ability to work in a team, ability to move from idea to production
- Experiences: Internships, job shadows, and work-based learning
Continued Learning after High School
- Technical colleges
- 2-year community colleges (LBCC- Early Childhood Education)
- 4-year colleges
Sample Careers
- Preschool, Kindergarten Teachers, Aides
- Elementary Teachers, Aides
- Secondary/CTE Teachers, Aides
- Special Education Teachers, Aides
- Developmental Psychologists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Speech language pathologists
- Human Resource Trainers
- Instructional Systems Specialist
- Adult Literacy Teachers
- Librarians/Assistants/ Technicians