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Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Lauderdale County School District prepares students for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers. Through rigorous academics, work-based learning, and strong community partnerships, our programs ensure students graduate with the knowledge and experience to thrive in today’s workforce or continue their education.

Our Purpose

Career and Technical Education is critical to our state’s economic development as we help train a qualified workforce for today’s competitive job market. Our research-based programs meet national and/or accreditation standards. They also constantly evolve in response to changing workforce needs. Career and Technical Education courses in Lauderdale County School District help students develop marketable job skills and earn national industry certifications needed to achieve their occupational goals.


Our Mission

Our mission is to equip students with entry-level skills to enter the workforce or to further their education by attending a community college or four-year university.  It is the policy of the Lauderdale County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies.