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Career & Technical Education

Gainesville ISD offers career and technical education programs in Accounting and Financial Services, Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems, Animal Science, Culinary Arts, Digital Communications, Engineering Foundations, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Law Enforcement, Plant Science, Teaching and Training, Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems, Automotive and Collison Repair, Cosmetology and Personal Care Services, Fire Science, HVAC and Sheet Metal, Manufacturing Technology, Web Development, and Welding. Within these programs of study, GISD offers 19 certification opportunities.

Students begin career exploration in elementary school, and in eighth grade, all students identify at least one program of study and endorsement area for their graduation plan. Students are encouraged to select courses that are consistent with their college and career plans.

Admission to these programs is based on student choice. Please review the CTE nondiscrimination notice.

The GISD CTE Coordinator is Vonda McFarlin. For more information on CTE Programs of Study, visit the Texas Education Agency Career & Technical Education website.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Architecture and Construction

Art, Audio Visual Technology and Communications

Business, Marketing, and Finance

Education and Training

Engineering

Hospitality and Tourism

Human Services

Information Technology

Health Science

Law and Public Service

Manufacturing

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics