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Farmington R‑VII reports growth in CTE enrollments; district highlights hands‑on pathways and industry credentials
Summary
A CTE presenter told the school board the district recorded about 1,792 Career and Technical Education course enrollments (up ~50 from last year) and reviewed programs from FFA to Project Lead The Way, Unitech partnerships, internships, and goals to increase industry‑recognized credentials and work‑based learning.
A CTE program representative briefed the board on Career and Technical Education (CTE) activities and metrics tied to the district’s comprehensive improvement plan. The presenter said CTE recorded about 1,792 course enrollments this year, an increase of roughly 50 enrollments from the prior year, and highlighted a range of programs including agriculture (FFA), business education and incubator work, woodworking, health sciences (CNA and phlebotomy coursework), Project Lead The Way (engineering, computer science, biomed), TV/production (BKTV), and Unitech two‑year certification pathways.
The presenter described multiple program outcomes: FFA fielded about 30 state qualifiers, ran roughly 220 active student projects and reported over 7,600 student hours; TV production enrollment rose by roughly 23 students; Project Lead The Way biomed enrollment was up and remains competitive; Unitech pathways offer industry certifications in welding and automotive trades. Work‑based learning, internships and clinical experiences were emphasized as a link to employability and postsecondary options.
The presenter linked CTE goals to district strategic objectives — student career readiness, personalized pathways, and data‑driven evaluation — and said the district uses Perkins reporting, technical assessments and stakeholder feedback to evaluate program quality. The presenter said the district will continue to grow credential opportunities, increase CTE membership and expand partnerships that support industry‑recognized credentials.
Board members were invited to ask questions and were told program details and data are available in the packet materials provided to trustees.
