Henrico CTE classes are built around what are called Career Clusters. Each of our over 150 middle school, high school and Advanced Career Education classes all fit under 17 Career Clusters laid out by the Virginia Department of Education. These clusters are a national guide that is meant to help parents and students find the right classes that will get their student ready to “investigate careers and design their courses of study to advance their career goals.” Henrico CTE defines our goals in much the same way by, preparing our students to Enrol In College, Enlisted In The Military, or Employed In The Career Of Their Choice.
- A Career Cluster is a sequence of courses within your area of interest and was created by the U.S. Department of Education.
- A Career Cluster will connect you with 79 Career Pathways from high school to college and/or career.
- A Career Cluster is your educational road map guiding you to the high school courses and post-secondary options most relevant to your chosen career destination.
- A Career Cluster will help you acquire the depth of knowledge and skill linked with specific post-secondary programs that will lead to a certificate or degree and/or career.
- You decide which Career Cluster is right for you.
- Visit the Advance CTE website or visit the Virginia Department of Education for more information.