Career and Technical Education in the Williamsburg-James City County School Division consists of offerings in the following areas: Business, Health and Medical Science, Occupations Education, Marketing Education, Technology Education and Trade and Industrial Education. Course content in these areas is correlated with the Virginia Standards of Learning. Students are prepared for entry into the workforce or for postsecondary education.
Mission Statement
Through exploratory programs at the middle schools and career preparation programs at the high schools, we will provide each student with technical skills and work readiness skills that will enable them to be productive citizens in the 21st century world of work.
Goals
- To provide state of the art equipment, industry-based curriculum, and superior instruction.
- To give students experience in practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading, writing and mathematics.
- To provide relevance for subject area courses.
- To provide students with career choices and potential satisfaction.
- To provide industry-based credentials wherever possible
Middle School Course Offerings
Technological Systems – Grade 8
Students explore, design, analyze, and evaluate technological systems and the impact these systems have on individuals, society, resources, and the ...
Inventions & Innovations – Grade 7
Inventions and Innovations focuses on students learning problem-solving skills by identifying problems, gathering information, and designing solutions by invention of ...
Introduction to Technology – Grade 6
Students study the resources of all technology, including tools, energy, materials, people, time, information, and capital.This also includes the problem-solving ...
High School Course Offerings
Advanced Placement Computer Science A (PLTW)
Students will further develop computational-thinking skills through the medium of Android™ App development for mobile platforms.The course utilizes industry-standard tools ...
Computer Science Principles (PLTW)
Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course will develop computational thinking, ...
Computer Science Essentials (PLTW)
Students will use visual, block-based programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with language such as Python® to create apps ...
Engineering Design And Development (PLTW) – Grade 11-12
Students work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem.Students apply principles developed in ...
Digital Electronics (PLTW) – Grades 10-12
Students use computer simulations to learn about the logic of electronics as they design, test, and actually construct circuits and ...
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) – Grades 10-12
The objective of the Computer Integrated Manufacturing course is to expose students to the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology.The course ...
Principles of Engineering (PLTW) – Grades 10-11
Principles of Engineering introduces the career field in terms of the kinds of problems it solves.Students are presented with problems ...
Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) – Grades 9-10
Introduction to Engineering Design teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process.Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated ...
Geospatial Technology I – Grades 10-12
Geospatial Technology I provides experiences in the study and use of geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote ...
Graphic Communications Systems – Grades 10-12
Graphic Communications Systems provide experiences in the fields of imaging technology, graphic productions, mixed media, technical design, and various modes ...
Digital Visualization – Grades 9-12
Digital Visualization provides experiences related to computer animation by using graphics and design concepts.Students solve problems involving 3D object manipulation, ...
Engineering Studies – Grades 11-12
To learn the applications and design process of engineering, students form engineering teams and select a group design problem.Each team ...
Architectural Drawing/Design – Grades 10-12
This course is for students that may be interested in becoming an architect, interior designer or general contractor.Students learn how ...
Advanced Drawing and Design – Grades 9-12
This course offers experience in 2D and 3D modeling techniques used in careers such as engineering, architecture, interior designing, graphic ...
Sports and Entertainment Management – Grades 11-12
Students will build on prior knowledge of sports, entertainment, and recreation marketing.This course focuses on the principles of management and ...
Sports and Entertainment Marketing – Grades 10-12
This course helps students develop a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and theories as they relate to the sports ...
Opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism – Grades 10-12
This course examines the components of the hospitality and tourism industry, including attractions, lodging, transportation, and food and beverage.Other topics ...
Advanced Fashion Marketing – Grades 11-12
Students with an interest in apparel and accessories marketing gain in-depth knowledge of the apparel and accessories industry and skills ...
Fashion Marketing – Grades 10-12
In this specialized course, students gain basic knowledge of the apparel and accessories industry and skills necessary for successful employment ...
Marketing Management – Grade 11-12
Students build on knowledge gained in a prior Marketing course.Students participate in supervisory and management 65 activities focusing on the marketing ...
Marketing – Grades 9-12
Students examine activities in marketing and business important for success in marketing employment and postsecondary education.Students will learn how products ...
Principles of Business and Marketing – Grades 9-12
Students discover the roles of business and marketing in the free enterprise system and the global economy.Basic financial concepts of ...
Human Body Systems (PLTW) – Grades 10-12
In this specialized course for PLTW, students explore the human body systems of communication, power, and movement. To do this, ...
Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW) – Grades 9-10
In this specialized course for PLTW, students are taught concepts of forensic inquiry; DNA and inheritance; function of human body ...
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I and II – Grade 12
This course is offered in partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College. Please see your school counselor for enrollment information. You ...
Introduction to Health Occupations – Grade 12
This course is offered in partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College. Please see your school counselor for enrollment information. This course ...
Independent Living – Grades 9-12
Students in Independent Living build life skills focusing on establishing positive relationships, balancing work and family life, investigating careers, making ...
Child Development and Parenting – Grades 10-12
Students enrolled in Child Development and Parenting focus on balancing work and family; analyzing parenting roles and responsibilities; ensuring a ...
Nutrition and Wellness – Grades 10-12
Students enrolled in Nutrition and Wellness focus on understanding wellness, investigating principles of nutrition, using science and technology in food ...
Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow II – Grades 11-12
Students continue to explore careers in the Education and Training Career Cluster and pathways.This course provides the opportunity for students ...
Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I – Grades 10-12
This course fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows secondary students to explore careers in ...
Introduction to Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow – Grades 9-10
This exploratory course fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows students an introduction to careers ...
Economics and Personal Finance – Grades 11-12
This course DOES satisfy the diploma requirement for successful completion of a Virtual CourseThis course DOES NOT satisfy the diploma ...
Advanced Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies – Grades 11-12
Students develop advanced skills for creating desktop-published, interactive multimedia, and website projects.Students work with sophisticated hardware and software, applying skills ...
Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies – Grades 10-12
Students develop proficiency in designing and creating desktop-published projects, multimedia presentations/projects, and websites, using industry-standard application software.Students apply principles of ...
Advanced Computer Information Systems – Grades 11-12
Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through advanced integrated software applications, including printed, electronic, and web publications.Students work individually ...
Computer Information Systems (CIS) – Grades 10-12
Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and integrated software activities.Students work individually ...
Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals – Grades 9-10
Students investigate career opportunities and technologies in four major IT areas: Information Services and Support, Network Systems, Programming and Software ...
Business Management – Grades 11-12
Students study basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance, economics, communications, the ...
Business Law – Grades 11-12
Students examine the foundations of the American legal system and learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens.Students gain practical knowledge ...
Commonwealth Innovation (CI) – Art Foundations, Biology*, and Computer Information Systems
This yearlong, interdisciplinary, team-taught course is designed to engage students using project-based learning.Students research and create group projects using interrelationships ...
Commonwealth Innovation (CI) – English 10* and Principles Of Business & Marketing
The real-world impact of technology, effective communication, and interpersonal skills is evident throughout this course. There is a sustained emphasis ...
