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Bill R. Johnson CTE Center showcases law enforcement, legal and automotive pathways
Summary
PRincipal Amarian Brown and CTE instructors highlighted 34 CTE programs, 37 industry partners and student outcomes (dual-credit hours, IBC completions, certifications) and described work-based learning and industry connections that feed local workforce pipelines.
Amarian Brown, principal of the Bill R. Johnson Career and Technical Education Center, told the board the center offers 34 programs of study and works with more than 37 industry partners including Cook Children's, Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter to provide work‑based learning and credentialing for students. "We are proud to have the partners that we have," Brown said.
CTE staff described program components — sequence of courses, postsecondary credentials, work-based learning and CTSOs — and noted industry-based certifications and dual-credit pathways. Kimberly Rick, district CTE coordinator, gave examples of credentials and reported 524 students who are 'completers' for 2025 and said CTE students had earned 2,345 dual-credit hours in the fall semester.
Law enforcement instructors highlighted industry certifications (security licenses and emergency telecommunicator credentials) that can lead immediately to employment; automotive instructors discussed ASE certification and practicum shops that offer supervised, real‑world training. Legal‑program staff said students had internship placements and that the program offers an associate degree in partnership with Tarrant County College. Board members asked about tracking graduate employment; presenters said the district tracks some outcomes through certification and ASE accreditation processes but acknowledged limitations in longitudinal data.
