Uplift Education · Career Pathway

Career & 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.

13 ProgramsAcross 7 career clusters

Starts Grade 7Early CTE credit eligibility

Tuition-FreePublic charter, no cost

Industry-RecognizedCertifications & dual credit

Overview

A head start on 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. 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.

What Scholars Get Access To

Real-world experience, built into the school day

Dual Credit Courses

College coursework completed alongside high school classes.

Internships & Work-Based Learning

Real experience in real workplaces before graduation.

Professional Mentors

Guidance from working professionals in each field.

Simulated Labs & Projects

Hands-on, project-based learning environments.

College & Career Advising

Support planning the path after graduation.

Programs of Study

13 programs across 7 career clusters

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.

Architecture & Construction

Construction Management & Inspection

CampusMighty

Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Communications

Graphic Design & Interactive Media

CampusesElevate, Grand, Mighty, North Hills, Williams, Wisdom

Digital Communications

CampusesAtlas, Grand, Hampton, Infinity, Luna, Mighty, North Hills, Williams, Wisdom

Business, Marketing & Finance

Business Management

CampusesAscend, Hampton, Heights Healthcare Institute, Infinity, Mighty, Summit, Wisdom

Education & Training

Teaching and Training

CampusesUplift Luna, Uplift Hampton

Engineering

Engineering Foundations

CampusesAscend, Wisdom

Health Science

Biomedical Science

CampusHeights Healthcare Institute

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

CampusHeights Healthcare Institute

Nursing Science

CampusesGrand College Prep & Career Institute, Heights Healthcare Institute

Information Technology

Cybersecurity

CampusesElevate, Mighty, Summit

IT & Support Services

CampusesElevate, Summit

Programming & Software Development

CampusNorth Hills Prep

Web Development

CampusesAscend, Atlas, Elevate, Grand, Summit, Williams

Program Details

Disclosures

Uplift CTE Central Management Office Disclaimer: 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.

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