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Programs of Study

A Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study (POS) is developed to provide students with the necessary skills for entry to a post-secondary instruction, internship, apprenticeship or other avenues leading to jobs or career paths. They are designed to prepare students for self-sufficiency by developing knowledge and skills through a sequence of instruction and experiences. POS do the following:

  • Incorporate both secondary and post-secondary education elements
  • Include rigorous content, challenging academic standards, and relevant career and technical content in a coordinated, non-duplicative series of courses that align secondary and post-secondary education
  • May allow high school students to participate in dual or concurrent enrollment programs or otherwise acquire post-secondary credit
  • May result in an industry-recognized credential or certificate, or associate or baccalaureate degree.

PACTEC Member District Programs of Study

Banks School District
Forest Grove School District
Gaston School District
Scappoose School District
Sherwood School District
St. Helens School District
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Vernonia School District

Alliance Partner Programs

For a list of Approved Programs, visit ODE’s POS search link and use the drop down menu to select the current school year and school you would like to see.

See information on PCC dual-credit opportunities.