Career/Technical Education

The Mount Baker High School Career and Technical Education Department is considered a model program for schools our size throughout the state. Each year, the department makes great strides in improving programs with the help of dedicated advisory committee members from technical industries.

Our school is on the cutting edge of adopting and implementing the new, rigorous statewide program standards designed to provide students with employment opportunities and opportunities to earn industry certification. We have also added many tech-prep programs where students gain college credit at the high school through several of our courses.

Our department includes Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Technology. Our department has added 10 new courses in the last four years including Microsoft Office User Specialist training, Manufacturing, Technical Math, Building Construction, Independent Living, Career Choices, and many more.

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HOW FAMILIES CAN HELP AT HOME

	Ask about what your child is doing in career & technical education (CTE) classes
	CTE includes Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Health and Technology
	Attend career & technical education activities
	Provide support for projects your child is working on
	Attend FFA Booster Club functions and activities
	Many CTE classes have homework or out of class projects. Parents can provide assistance and possible resources to help their students
	Encourage students to join Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA), FFA and Technology Students Association (TSA) for leadership opportunities

RESOURCES

	Curriculum Night
	Parent Conferences
	CTE Director—383-2085

Internet

http://www.mtbaker.wednet.edu/ffa/

http://whatcomtechprep.org