916 Career & Technical Center
industry certification~ professional skills~ college credit
Registration closes January 21
What is 916 Career & Tech?
- 20 hands-on, technical programs
- classes meet Periods 1 & 2 (transportation provided)
- high school credit
- college credit
- industry certifications
- professional skills & networking opportunities
- promotional video

This is a virtual information session at 3pm on Thursday, Jan. 13
Tour is 10am-11:45am (you will eat C Lunch) and is open to current 10th and 11th grade students.
Course Rigor:
- R1 = Rigor Level 1: no minimum math or reading level needed. May provide opportunity to earn industry certification
- R2 = Rigor Level 2: similar to a traditional high school elective course. Eighth grade reading and math levels preferred. Opportunities for industry certifications and college credit
- R3 = Rigor Level 3: aligned with post-secondary curriculum and standards. Reading and math at grade level preferred
*Click on a program of interest below to learn more. All programs also feature a short informational video.
AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
COSMETOLOGY
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY
- Automotive & Welding Careers (R1) / (1 or 2 year program) / (gr. 10 and up)
- Automotive Technology (R3) / (1 or 2 year program)
- Construction Occupations (R2) / (1 or 2 year program)
- Diesel Trucks & Engine Technology (R2) / (1 or 2 year program)
EXPLORATION & ENRICHMENT
- Mentor Connection (Honors) (R3)
- Youth Apprenticeship/Work-Based Learning (R3)
- Skills for Life (R1)
HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH SCIENCES
Course descriptions and sample year-long schedules
- Dental Careers (R3) (gr. 12 only)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (R3) (gr. 11 or 12)
- Medical Careers - Introduction (R2) (gr. 10 and up)
- Basic Life Support (R2) (gr. 10 and up)
- Nursing Assistant (R3) (gr. 10 and up)
- Phlebotomy (R3) (gr. 12 only)
- Work Based Learning/Mentor Connection (work release)
Beginning 2022-23, the Medical Careers program will be offered in a different, more comprehensive format. To learn more, please visit: bit.ly/916medcareers or contact the 916 CTE office at ctcoffice@916schools.org or (651) 415-5537.
Eligibility, Availability & Skills Needed
Students will be notified in May 2022 of their registration status, so in the meantime, be sure to also register for 18 Tartan classes + alternatives to secure a full schedule. Should you land a spot at 916, we will work with you to replace (up to) 6 Tartan classes with your 916 class.
Deadline to apply is xxxxx. You won't learn of your acceptance to the program until May 2022, so in the meantime, be sure to register for 18 Tartan classes +alternates as you normally would.
Your Tartan support team for 916 CTE questions:
Christina Forsythe (special education support)
Melissa Jorgensen (EL & general education support)
Diana Morton, Assistant Principal