PATHWAYS FOR A HIRE EDUCATION
Ascension Parish Schools’ career-based programs can put you on a pathway to a long-term and rewarding career. Our Pathway programs give students access to hundreds of hands-on courses that can lead to hundreds of high-need, high-paying professions.
DISCOVER HOW THE ROAD TO SUCCESS BEGINS WITH THE RIGHT PATHWAY!
Ascension Parish's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offer Industry-Based Credentials (IBCs) and specialized training that can lead to careers in the 11 pathways:
- Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources
- Architecture & Construction
- Arts, A/V, Communications
- Business Management
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
- Manufacturing
- Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Our Pathway programs greatly increase a student's chances of graduating high school, furthering their education and/or stepping into a career they enjoy, with salaries averaging $55,000 per year.
Ascension Public Schools Off Campus Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Students are screened through an application process for the following:
APSB Career Center
The APSB Career Center is located in Sorrento at APPLe Digital Academy. Transportation is provided from the student’s home school. Courses Offered:
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Cosmetology
- Drones: Remote Controlled Vehicle Technology - credential available
- HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) - credential available
- PTEC- (Process Technology) DE- College Credit available
ABC- Associated Builders & Contractors Pelican Chapter
ABC participates with Ascension Public Schools to give students the “Jump Start” on high wage/high demand careers that are plentiful in our regional job market. Transportation is provided from the student’s home school. Courses Offered:
- Electrical (NCCER -National Center for Construction Education And Research)
- Millwright (NCCER)
- Pipefitting (NCCER)
- Welding (NCCER)
Automotive- Baton Rouge Community College Campus
Baton Rouge Community College Campus offers a DE course for students to explore areas of automotive service and technology. Students provide their own transportation.
Firefighter
Prairieville Fire Station on Hwy 73
The Louisiana High School Firefighter Training Program is a one-year program that trains participating seniors to become firefighters or volunteer firefighters.
Centers of Excellence
- St. Amant High School -Allied Health- Patient Care Tech, Certified Medical Assistant and CTE Medical Internship
- East Ascension High School - Information Technology
- Dutchtown High School & Donaldsonville High School-Pro Start - Culinary and Hospitality
- Prairieville High School- Criminal Justice- 911 Program
CTE Statement of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of the Ascension Parish School Board CTE Programs to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment.
CONTACTS
Ronda Matthews, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education
(225) 391-7000 | Office
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER COACHES
Donaldsonville:
- Carolyn Lebeouf
Dutchtown:
- Kristie Overstreet
- Erin Humphrey
East Ascension:
- Deanna Morrison
- Tracy Cheveallier
Prairieville High:
- Christi Bucci
- Bevanne Ramirez
St. Amant:
- Kim Aucoin
- Carla Hollifield
Early College Option:
- Raynell Siener
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER COACHES
- Jade Blanchard, St Amant High Feeder System
- Tammy Gautreau, East Ascension High and Donaldsonville High Feeder Systems
- Christina Heeb, Prairieville High Feeder System
- Angela Waguespack, Dutchtown High Feeder System
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