North Salem High School
Career & Technical Education (CTE / CTEC)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training necessary to succeed in future careers.
About Career & Technical Education
CTE provides you with the knowledge and hands-on training necessary to succeed in your future career. More than 10,000 students are enrolled in Salem-Keizer's CTE programs, which have a 99.37% graduation rate for program concentrators.
CTE Programs at North
CTE Programs Offered at North Salem
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Cabinetmaking
CTE Cabinetmaking Program
- Design and build custom furniture and cabinetry.
- Operate a wide range of professional equipment to create projects for a variety of customers.
- Interpret plans and specifications to construct custom products from raw materials.
Career Focus
- Prepared for apprenticeships
- Immediate employment
- Further education
Highlights
- Work-based experience
- College credit
- Advanced technology
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Culinary Arts
CTE Culinary Arts Program
- Craft traditional and innovative cuisine using flames, knives, and creative chemistry
- Cook alongside industry professionals preparing appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts
- Express creativity as part of a team that designs menus, prepares meals, organizes catered events, and develops exceptional dining experiences
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment
- Advanced certifications
- Further education
Highlights
- Work-based experience
- National culinary competitions
- Certifications
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Early Childhood Education
CTE Early Childhood Education Program
- Operate an interactive preschool program that delivers hands-on learning activities to prepare children for kindergarten.
- Plan activities to enhance a child's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Teach small- and large-group lessons to preschool-aged children.
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment
- Advanced
- Further education
Highlights
- College credit
- Internships
- Work-based experience
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Engineering Technology
CTE Engineering Technology Program
- Use tools and techniques found in advanced robotics, electronics,
Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and Computer-Aided Machining (CAM)
technologies - Find creative solutions to complex engineering challenges while working individually and in teams
- Visualize and construct 3D models and prototypes
Career Focus
- Immediate employment
- Further education
Highlights
- 3d printing & modeling
- Advanced technology
- National robotic competitions
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Graphic Design
CTE Graphic Design Program
- Create dynamic illustrations, logos, and advertisements including traditional and photographic art
- Design, produce, and deliver a wide range of creative marketing materials for print and web media
- Showcase your artistic abilities alongside other creative individuals while creating a professional portfolio
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment
- Further education
Highlights
- Professional portfolio
- Work-based experience
- College credit
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Health and Pharmacy Services
CTE Health and Pharmacy Services Program
- Experience the satisfaction of helping others while developing skills in compassionate patient care
- Work alongside and support medical professionals in a variety of simulated and actual clinical settings
- Focus on medical procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology
Career Focus
- Prepared for state licensure,
- Advanced certifications
- Immediate employment
- Further education
Highlights
- Certifications
- College credit
- Work-based experience
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Marketing
CTE Marketing Program
- Design and implement powerful advertising campaigns and business plans to deliver innovative products and services to customers
- Use professional software and techniques to create vibrant business publications, presentations,
social media, and apps - Satisfy your competitive business spirit by operating diverse student-run enterprises
Career Focus
- Immediate employment
- Further education
Highlights
- DECA/FBLA
- National competitions
- Student businesses
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National Security -J ROTC
CTE National Security-JROTC Program
- Train alongside state and federal organizations such as law enforcement, military, and emergency services that play critical roles in national security
- Impact your community through training in trauma and natural disaster response tactics
- Strengthen your mind and body through rigorous leadership and physical fitness training
Career Focus
- Advanced certifications
- Immediate employment
- Further education
- Prepared for military programs
Highlights
- Community emergency response team(CERT) certification
- Military advancement
- Scholarships
About the CTE Program
Contact Us
CTE
Career and Technical Education Program (CTE)
503-399-1990
CTE Programs in High Schools
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is proud to offer 50 state-approved CTE programs and four startup programs. Sixteen of these programs offer industry certification, opening the door for students to transfer into a community college, apprenticeship program or directly into a career.
To learn more about what you'll learn in our CTE programs and the careers they'll prepare you for, download our CTE Career & College Opportunities brochure.
How to Apply
No application is necessary to enroll in CTE programs in your high school. See the complete list of CTE programs and their high school locations.
Classes at CTEC
Contact Us
Grades 11-12
3501 Portland Road NE
Salem
OR
97301
503-399-5511
Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC)
A separate location from other Salem-Keizer high schools, CTEC is a hub for area junior and senior students enrolled in CTEC programs. The state-of-the-art facility is a public-private partnership between Salem-Keizer Public Schools and area business leaders.
CTEC provides students the opportunity to:
- Earn college-level credits
- Earn industry-specific certifications and licenses
- Internships and apprenticeships
- Mentor programs and job shadows
- Receive online training
- Access career services including career fair, resume assistance, mock interviews, and portfolio development
How do I attend both CTEC and my regular high school classes?
- Free transportation is provided to students who are bused from their home high school to spend 2.5 days a week on the CTEC campus.
- CTEC students are still enrolled at their home school. You can participate in extracurricular activities and clubs and will receive your diploma from your high school.
- CTEC's cafeteria runs on the same meal plans and lunch programs as other high schools.
How to Apply
If you're academically on track to begin next school year as a junior or senior, you can apply for admission to CTEC.