在希格利联合学区（HUSD），教育的目的是超越课堂，进入现实世界。 通过其全面的职业和技术教育（CTE）项目，HUSD为学生提供实践经验，培养基本技能，激发领导力，并将学习与有意义的职业道路联系起来。

在HUSD的CTE跨越了广泛的高需求领域，包括工程，生物科学，软件开发，市场营销，刑事司法等。 More than two thousand students at both Higley高中 and 威廉姆斯菲尔德高中 engage in challenging coursework, earn industry-recognized certifications, and participate in internships and competitive events that prepare them for success in today’s evolving workforce.

This past year, HUSD’s CTE programs celebrated outstanding achievements including more than 500 industry certifications. 学生们还在分会、州和国家级获得了85多个奖项。 从DECA和HOSA这样的俱乐部到机器人、公共演讲、医疗辅助和创业等专业课程，学生们在领导能力、服务能力和创新能力方面表现出色。 有几位进入了全国比赛，在那里他们展示了自己的才能，并把荣誉带回家，把HUSD在全国舞台上。

“These accomplishments reflect the commitment of our students, the strength of our instructional programs, and the dedication of our educators,” said Craig Pearson, Assistant Director of 职业与技术教育. “We are proud to offer programs that not only prepare students for graduation but equip them with the skills and confidence to succeed in college, career, and life.”

In addition to awards and recognition, HUSD’s CTE programs offer students valuable pathways to earn college credit, gain real-world experience, and build professional networks.

最近从威廉姆斯菲尔德高中刑事司法项目毕业的伊娃·加西亚（Eva Garcia）说，CTE课程让她获得了实现职业目标的实际经验。

“I want to go into the FBI field and our criminal justice program has really allowed for me to take over that leadership and really expand and get hands-on experience in these different fields.”

The school’s Bioscience program also sends graduates out into the world or higher education with experience that translates directly into their fields.

亚当·纳杰姆（Adam Najem）在亚利桑那州立大学学习遗传学。 在参加WFHS期间，他在他的研究领域获得了专业证书。

“It will definitely be a good steppingstone into actual scientific work,” he said.

Professional certifications, leadership development, and hands-on experience are integrated throughout the 19 CTE courses available on the campuses of HUSD’s high schools, preparing learners for limitless opportunities.

For more information about 职业与技术教育 at HUSD, visit husd.org/cte.