• Do you do well in Math and Science classes?
  • Do you enjoy learning how things such as airplanes, suspension bridges, and skyscrapers work or are built?
  • Do you want to create innovative structures?

Programs in the Agriculture cluster teach you how agriculture is related to business, medicine, technology and engineering. The programs will give you the preparation and training needed for you to be successful many different careers.

CLUSTER HIGHLIGHTS
  • Students compete in the annual Newhouse architecture competition
  • Students receive mentoring from professionals in Architecture, Construction and Engineering fields through the ACE mentor program partnership
PROGRAMS
CAREERS TO CONSIDER
With a College Degree:
Architect: $44,379–$91,255
Landscape Architect: $46,918–$77,204
Interior Designer: $31,031–$62,730
Exhibit Designer: $28,714–$59,746
Civil Engineer: $51,010–$92,142
Electrical Engineer: $59,059–$97,059
With a Professional Certification/Degree:
Architectural or Civil Drafter: $33,250 - $53,466
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Michael Powell, Program Coordinator
(773-553-2468)
mpowell9@cps.k12.il.us

CTE College and Career Academy Applications

Are you in 8th grade and interested in attending a College and Career Academy?

College and Career Academies are new, state of the art CTE programs, currently offered across multiple industries at 11 schools dispersed throughout the city. They are open to all interested students, with no attendance area boundaries - students with ISAT Math and Reading Stanine scores at or above 5 receive preference in admissions. To attend, you must apply while in 8th grade and be accepted. To review the list of College and Career Academies and to download and print the application, please click the link below.

The College and Career Academies have moved to rolling admissions. This means applications will be accepted until all the spots in the freshman class have been filled.

» English Version of Application
» Spanish Version of Application

CTE Participation at Neighborhood Schools

No application is required for you to participate in most CTE programs. All you need to do is determine which program at your school you are interested in and you can enroll in the introductory course when you choose your sophomore courses with your counselor (may vary by school). See the list of CTE Programs being offered for the 2010-2011 school year to find out which options are available at your neighborhood school.