Is a career or technical education right for your child? Would your child like to graduate from high school with enough training to get a job in website design or film production? New York City’s 420 Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools and programs enable students to earn a Regents Diploma while gaining hands-on skills and work experience in highgrowth industries. The programs aim to equip students with the skills they need to compete in the 21st century workforce. High school graduates bearing a CTEendorsed Regents diploma and industry certification are well positioned for success in college and for direct entry into the workforce, including apprenticeships and technical programs. Tens of thousands of CTE graduates have gone on to successful careers in fashion, finance, aviation, engineering, architecture, construction, and the food industry, among many others. There are 39 full CTE schools. Four of those are new this fall, with offerings in the growing fields of technology, healthcare, and hospitality:
The Academy for Software Engineering in Manhattan focuses on computer science. The school aims to train the next generation of software professionals for jobs in the city’s booming tech industry. The curriculum was developed with input from leading tech companies such as eBay, Google, Facebook, and Foursquare.
The High School for Energy and Technology in the Bronx trains students for careers in engineering, technology applications, sustainable practices, and managing space in an urban environment. Students can also earn certifications in a range of fields including energy efficiency.
The School for Tourism and Hospitality in the Bronx is partnering with Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers to help students develop leadership skills to further their career goals after graduation, whether in the city’s thriving hospitality industry or another field. Students will graduate with two industry certifications and can earn college credits through partnerships with Columbia and New York universities.
The Union Square High School for Health Sciences in Manhattan trains students to work as dental assistants and pharmaceutical technicians, two job titles projected for significant growth in New York City over the next few years. The school
also prepares students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students learn through online courses and work-based activities, culminating in a senior year internship.
21st century job skills your child needs now Jobs requiring education and training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM for short) are increasing at a rapid rate nationwide. Economists project that New York State will add almost half a million jobs in STEM fields by 2018, with computer related positions making up the largest share. Many of these jobs are open to high school graduates. However, to land one of the highest-paying positions, your child will need a college or graduate degree. Your child can gain a competitive edge by taking high school courses in information technology and pre-engineering as well as science and math.
To learn more, visit NYC.gov and search for Career and Technical Education.
ZERO ENERGY SCHOOL COMING TO STATEN ISLAND The City is building a unique school that will generate all the energy it needs for the year. It is called a Net Zero Energy school building because the energy bill for gas and electric will net out to SEPTEMBER 2012 – Expect Success
zero. The building is slated to open in September 2015 in the South Richmond development district of Staten Island. The building will include solar panels that generate energy on site. If the school generates more energy than it needs, the excess
will be used to feed the electrical demands of the local community. The building reflects the City’s PlaNYC goal to create a more sustainable city with green space and improved air and water quality while preserving natural resources.
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