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 and Industry-Based Credentials (IBCs) offer specialized training towards careers such as:
- computer science
- culinary arts
- medical services
- architecture and construction
- multimedia production
- manufacturing services
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 Career and Technical Education Opportunities
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:
- 911 Dispatch: Criminal Justice - credential available
- 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 gibe 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.
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-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
- Bevanne Ramirez
East Ascension:
- Deanna Morrison
- Tracy Cheveallier
- Tammy Gautreau
St. Amant:
- Kim Aucoin
- Carla Hollifield
- Christi Bucci
Early College Option:
- Raynell Siener
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER COACHES
- Amy Kiger, St Amant High Feeder System
- Amanda Haggard, Dutchtown High Feeder System
- Tammy Gautreau, Lowery Middle, Central Middle, and Gonzales Middle
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