Introduction

Career and Technical Education in Pflugerville ISD is embracing the challenge of change for the 21st Century in preparing students for meeting the demands of a more technological society.

Career and Technical Education is growing to provide unique educational options for enhancing the knowledge and skills required for employment in a knowledge-based economy. 

A highly educated workforce is the key to successful wealth creation and economic prosperity.  Technically skilled and highly educated workers are needed at all levels, and they must have the capacity for lifelong learning that is demanded by business and industry.  In order for Pflugerville ISD to be successful in educating the workforce of the future, a unified vision of education and business/industry for a prosperous, thriving and competitive state must be must be forged.

Mission of PISD Career and Technical Education

To develop partnerships and programs providing each student with the skills and knowledge to excel in a diverse, global society for life long success.

Vision of Career and Technical Education

The vision of the PISD Career and Technical Education program is to provide a comprehensive program that will give students the opportunity to excel and advance their skills and knowledge to be prepared for post secondary endeavors through rigorous curriculum, relevant experiences and lasting relationships.

Programs in Career and Technical Education will:

• Offer pathways to postsecondary transitions
• Provide career development
• Link to business and industries of the region
• Reflect the diversity of the district enrollment
• Embrace students of all learning abilities
• Provide College Tech Prep connections
• Provide ability to earn certifications
• Offer leadership opportunities through CTE student organizations