Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are designed to give scholars a head start on their future. All scholars can earn high-school CTE credit beginning in the 7th grade through hands-on learning, industry-aligned coursework, and real-world experiences. Scholars acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college, career, or both.

Uplift Education’s CTE pathways offer 13 programs across seven career clusters in high-demand fields such as healthcare, engineering, information technology, business, and more. Scholars explore career interests, earn industry-recognized certifications, and build valuable technical and professional skills—long before graduation.

We partner with colleges, employers, and industry leaders to ensure that our programs reflect the needs of today’s workforce. Scholars may have access to:

  • Dual credit courses
  • Internships and work-based learning
  • Professional mentors
  • Simulated labs and project-based learning
  • College and career advising

Whether a scholar is ready to enter the workforce or pursue a college degree, CTE provides a clear, supported pathway to a successful future. At Uplift Education, career readiness is built into the high school experience.

Programs of Study

Programs of Study include required courses, certifications, occupations, wages, and endorsements. All 9th grade scholars are offered Fundamentals of Computer Science, and all 12th grade scholars are offered Personal Financial Literacy.

Career Cluster

Program of Study

Campus

Architecture & Construction

Construction Management & Inspection 

Mighty

Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Communications

Graphic Design & Interactive Media 

Elevate; Grand; Mighty; North Hills; Williams; Wisdom

 

Digital Communications 

Atlas; Grand; Hampton; Infinity; Luna; Mighty; North Hills; Williams; Wisdom

Business, Marketing & Finance

Business Management

Ascend; Hampton; Heights Healthcare Institute; Infinity; Mighty; Summit; Wisdom

Education & Training

Teaching & Learning

TBD

Engineering

Engineering Foundations 

Ascend; Wisdom

Health Science

Biomedical Science 

Heights Healthcare Institute;

 

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

Heights Healthcare Institute;

 

Nursing Science 

Grand College Prep & Career Institute; Heights Healthcare Institute;

Information Technology

Cybersecurity 

Elevate; Mighty; Summit

 

IT & Support Services

Elevate; Summit

 

Programming & Software Development

North Hills Prep

 

Web Development

Ascend; Atlas; Elevate; Grand; Summit; Williams

Uplift CTE Central Management Office Disclaimer: 2025-26 Uplift CTE Programs of Study are subject to TEA Program of Study/Course approval and verification, and approval by the Uplift Board of Trustees. Information about Uplift CTE Programs of Study in all district documents is pulled directly from TEA CTE Programs of Study and is not intended to represent all Career Clusters/Programs of Study or all courses available in all Programs of Study. However, links to TEA have been provided as a reference.

CTE Non-Discrimination Statement

Uplift Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Alexander Berk, Chief Legal Officer, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive Dallas TX 75247, (469) 621-8500 EXT 211230, aberk@uplifteducation.org.