I want to be . . .

  • ... an ENGINEER
  • ... a COMPUTER SCIENTIST
  • ... a ROBOTICS EXPERT
  • ... an ARCHITECT
  • ... a BUSINESS MANAGER
  • ... a TEACHER
  • ... an IT PROFESSIONAL
  • ... a MARKETING SPECIALIST
  • ... a LOGISTICS EXPERT
  • ... a SCIENTIST
  • ... a BANKER
  • ... a LAWYER
  • ... a PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
  • ... a NURSE PRACTICIONER
  • ... a FACTORY MANAGER
  • ... a AV CONSULTANT
  • ... a GRAPHIC DESIGNER
  • ... an ACCOUNTANT
  • ... an RISK ANALYST

Vision: Why

We believe that all students can and should be equipped to pursue a meaningful career, strengthen their community, and drive economic prosperity.

Mission: How

In pursuit of this vision we will collaborate with industry and community partners to provide high-quality educational experiences for students to prepare them for workplace success.

“CTAE brings relevance to our students' high-level academic skills and fosters supportive relationships between our students and their teachers, counselors, and employers. The future of our young people is bright and I am excited for the opportunity to assist them in reaching their dreams. I know they will DREAM BIG”

- Dr. Paul W. Camick, CTAE Director

“I have been telling my friends about the automotive program. I love coming to school now!”

-Curtis McCorvey
DeKalb High School of Technology - North Campus

“If you are thinking about joining one of these programs, just do it! It is an amazing opportunity. I was able to get my first job because of my CTAE program.”

-Jesus Villanueva
Cross Keys High School

“Our engineering class has helped us prepare for future real-life situations. It continues to inspire us to create solutions to help others and solve problems.”

-Dhyana Patel, Lina Bitew, and Sherlyn Mejia-Ortega
Tucker Middle School

“My time in FBLA will forever be one of the happiest memories throughout my high school years. I will cherish it forever.”

- Keyonce Sheperd
Redan High School

“When I watched videos online, I realized that all the tools and machines used by the pros were the same as what I see in the labs at school. That made me get excited about my CTAE class!”

- Charles McNealy
Cross Keys High School