College, Career, and Technical Education Opportunities

The Jackson-Madison County School System CCTE Department is proud to offer authentic learning opportunities for our students. The CCTE Department ensures high-quality faculty, resources, equipment, dual-enrollment opportunities, and industry credentialing opportunities are available at every JMCSS high school.

JMCSS CCTE Highlights

391 industry credentials earned by students in the 2021-2022 school year
31 different CCTE Programs of Study for students to select
Work-based learning opportunities are available in the LOOP and LOOP 2.0 programs.
Student-run enterprises include the Taste of Liberty Cafe and Liberty Agriscience Greenhouse.

Available CCTE Programs of Study at JMCSS

Agricultural Engineering, Industrial, and Mechanical Systems	Horticulture Science
Audio/Visual Production	Human and Social Sciences
Automotive Collision Repair	Machining Technology
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair	Marketing Management
BioSTEM	Mechatronics
Coding	Nursing Services
Cosmetology	Office Management
Criminal Justice and Correction Services	Residential and Commercial Construction
Culinary Arts	Sport and Human Performance
Cybersecurity	Structural Systems
Diagnostic Services	Teaching as a Profession
Dietetics and Nutrition	Technology
Digital Audio Production	Therapeutic Services
Engineering	Veterinary and Small Animal Science
Entrepreneurship	Welding
Environmental and Natural Resource Mgt

The CCTE department strives to connect with local industry, post-secondary institutions, and local government organizations to determine the community’s workforce needs. If your company or organization would like to partner with JMCSS, please contact Dr. Nathan Lewis at nflewis@jmcss.org.

How can local businesses and professionals assist students enrolled in the JMCSS CCTE programs?

Classroom Speakers
Mock Interviews
Employability Skill Practice
Mentoring
Job Shadow / Internship Placements
Work-Based Learning Placements
Teacher Appreciation
Technology Sharing / Demonstrations
Professional Development
Consultation

Please contact Dr. Nathan Lewis (nflewis@jmcss.org) if you would like to help.