Trade & Industrial Education (T&I)

Trade and Industrial Education (T&I) programs provide students with the skills and conceptual knowledge needed for careers in industry. Students can focus on industry certifications for careers immediately after graduation or develop skills and knowledge needed for higher level professional degrees.

Students may pursue the following career pathways:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Automotive Service
• Carpentry
• Collision Repair
• Drafting Architectural
• Drafting Engineering
• Drone Technology
• Electrical Trades
• Emergency Medical Technology
• Firefighter Technology
• HVACR
• Law and Justice
• Masonry
• Public Safety
• Welding

Skills USA is the Career and Technical Student Organization for Trade & Industrial Education.

National Skills USA Website

North Carolina Skills USA Website

Students in CTE classes are also eligible for National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).

NTHS Website