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Bill R. Johnson CTE Center highlights law, legal and automotive pathways
Summary
BRJ principal Amarian Brown and program leads showcased 34 CTE programs, industry partnerships (Cook Children's, Lockheed Martin, local dealerships), dual-credit pathways, and outcomes including industry-based certifications and district'wide District of Distinction recognition from CTAT.
Amarian Brown, principal of the Bill R. Johnson Career and Technical Education Center, presented program highlights and said the center offers a sequence of career pathways, industry credentials, dual credit and work‑based learning tied to local employer needs. "Crowley ISD was selected as a District of Distinction from the Career and Technical Association of Texas," Brown told the board, noting the honor recognizes workforce readiness, innovation and community impact.
Program leads described specific pathways: the law enforcement program reported 21 students earned security licenses in 2024-25 and an emergency telecommunicator IBC that accelerates hiring; the legal studies pathway offers dual credit and mock‑trial experiences and produced students earning an associate degree in collaboration with TCC; the automotive technology program described ASE accreditation, dual credit, practicum shops and partnerships with local dealerships and vendors.
Trustees asked about outcome tracking and job placement; presenters said the ASE accreditation process requires follow-up surveys and that the center maintains graduate tracking and employer partnerships but could provide more granular placement data on request. No formal vote was required.
