The West Ada Career and Technical Education (CTE) program provides students with an opportunity to jump start their post-secondary education or acquire skills to enter the workforce right out of high school.  The West Ada CTE program contains numerous pathways, all guided by curriculum that aligns with current industry standards, creating a competitive advantage for students.  CTE classes include a combination of traditional classroom instruction and hands-on learning using state-of-the art equipment and machinery. 

Many of these career pathways lead to industry certifications, post-secondary credits and/or an industry externship.  In addition, each pathway is guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).  This committee consists of members who are local employers and post-secondary college representatives, providing support for students and ensuring students receive a robust curriculum aligned to current industry practices.

The Advanced Opportunities program provides funds for students who want to pursue a path in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. CTE goes beyond the traditional path of academia and tends to be both hands-on and have applied learning concepts, connected to industry needs.

CTE Certifications
The Advanced Opportunities program provides a list of eligible exams for which career-technical students can receive funding, that lead to industry recognized certificates, licenses, or degrees.

Workforce Training
Workforce training programs, such as apprenticeships and in-the-field experiences, are courses that are not offered for college credit, but have a clear path that lead to a career. From an approved list of course offerings, Idaho technical colleges provide learning opportunities beyond the semester system that are designed to meet the needs of industry.