CTE
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides quality educational programs emphasizing technical skills, core academics, and postsecondary & hands-on learning opportunities. Our goal is to better prepare all students, including special populations, to meet the challenges of the workforce, economic growth, and emerging new occupations.
Career and Technical Education programs provide a variety of pathways to explore and prepare for future careers. Offerings span fields like Agriculture, Automotive Service, Web Design, Biomedical Technology, Business Management, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Fashion Design, and Networking, giving students the chance to develop valuable technical skills and industry knowledge. Entry-level courses are open to all students, allowing for early exploration. To progress to upper-level courses, successful completion of a specific sequenced course is typically required, ensuring students build a strong foundation before tackling more advanced concepts.
Culinary Arts Program
District 49’s Culinary Arts Program at Patriot offerings present a host of opportunities exposing learners to basic culinary and catering skills, and then moving on to more complex culinary skills common in the restaurant and hospitality industries. By the end of their third year, students are eligible for industry certifications and are encouraged to apply for site visits, job shadows, and internships.
Construction Program
District 49's Construction Program, headquartered at Patriot, partnered with the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs, Careers In Construction Colorado, and Falcon Community Builders for Classrooms, which made significant financial contributions to create a dedicated learning space for the construction program.
Students pair classroom learning with hands-on grit to bring a 1,200-square-foot house to life. In addition to the hard work of home-building, students will also pursue Career and Technical Education certifications, which will enhance their ability to join the workforce immediately after graduation.