Students who obtain an industry certification while in high school become uniquely qualified to apply for jobs after graduation and may have an advantage over those without a certification.
All CTE students may take the WorkKeys exam, which measures workplace skills that can affect your job performance. Students who score well receive a National Career Readiness Certificate, highly valued by many employers.
CTE offers resources and, in many cases, coursework that prepare students to earn the industry credentials listed below. Your school’s career development coordinator, special populations coordinator, or guidance counselor can tell you more about the process for obtaining these credentials.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Student Certification
National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
NC Hunter Safety Certification
Pork Quality Assurance (PAQ) Youth Plus Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Managers Certification
Veterinary Technician
Architecture & Construction
Autodesk Certified Inventor
OSHA 10-Hour Industry Certification
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Revit Architecture Certified User
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications
Adobe Credentials
Business, Management & Administration
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel and Access
Microsoft Office Specialist Word and PowerPoint
Human Services
Barbering License
Cosmetology License
Lead Teacher Equivalency Certification
Information Technology
CompTIA A+ 801
CompTIA A+ 802
MTA 0S & MTA Networks
Finance
Intuit QuickBooks Certification
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100 & 200
Health Science
Home Care Aide Endorsements
CPR
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
NC Nurse Aide Certification I
National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) Assessment
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
Autodesk Certified Inventor
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification