Trade and Technical
Trade and Technical Contacts
Trade and technical education programs prepare students to meet graduation requirements set forth in Part 100.5 of the ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµers Regulations. Trade programs expose students to technical knowledge and skills and related occupational information. Students develop employability skills, work ethics, and leadership abilities.ÌýStudents are prepared for employment in a variety of semi-professional or technical occupations and for post-secondary education.
Contemporary trade and technical programs provide students with:
- a goal-oriented planning through trade specific knowledge and skills
- strategies for improvement in academic and technical subjects
- opportunities to continue their education at post-secondary institutions
- opportunities to develop strong work ethics and build strong relationships with business and industry partners
- a graduation pathway that meets New York State Regents standards
- trade-specific knowledge and skills and lifelong employability skills
- exposure to real world employment experience through work-based learning activities and career exploration