CTAE PHILOSOPHY

Career inspiration in Pre-K, career awareness in elementary school, career visualization in middle school and career preparation in high school are vital components of one's educational career. Clayton County Public School's, Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program provides interdisciplinary and technical skills to every student focused on attaining the knowledge and abilities that businesses and industries desire for high-demand, high-skilled, high-wage occupations.

Students who graduate from high school after successfully completing a CTAE "Career Pathway" are equipped for immediate employment, post-secondary education and life-long learning. In essence, students in CTAE are "college, career and workforce ready" - prepared to compete in the global marketplace.

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As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. Clayton County Public Schools’ Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, enrollment, access and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. These programs are designed with CTAE curriculum in conjunction with core academics to prepare youth for a broad range of hands-on experience, employment opportunities and further education offered under the guidance of certified teachers. Offering several programs in the following Career Clusters: Information Technology, Human Services, Arts, AV Technology and Communications, Health Science, Business Management & Administration, Government and Public Administration, Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Hospitality and Tourism, Finance, Education and Training, Architecture & Construction Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Marketing, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. Program offerings vary by school location visit here for site offerings: https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/common/pages/UserFile.aspx?fileId=26646067 For general information about these programs, contact: CTAE Department, Attn: Mary Shepherd, CTAE Director, 1058 Fifth Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30326, Phone: 770-473-2700, Email: [email protected] The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Clayton County Public Schools also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the American Disability Act of 1990.Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws (Title II, Title VI, Title IX) may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s):Office of Legal Compliance, Attn: Latasha Lowe,1058 Fifth Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30326, Phone: 770-473-2700,Email: [email protected]