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# HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

## Career &  _Technical Ed._

Method's Career & Technical Education (CTE) program gives high school students hands-on pathways into real careers — alongside their core academics. Explore early, build a portfolio, and graduate with momentum.

## Pathways

### Six career sectors. Real momentum.

CTE Standards Aligned

#### Information & Communication Tech

Software, web, and IT fundamentals. From front-end to systems.

**Sample courses**  
- Intro to Computer Science  
- Web Development  
- Cybersecurity Foundations

#### Health Science & Medical

Foundations for healthcare, biotech, and allied health careers.

**Sample courses**  
- Medical Terminology  
- Health Careers Exploration  
- Anatomy & Physiology

#### Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Build a brand, run a business, understand the customer.

**Sample courses**  
- Intro to Entrepreneurship  
- Digital Marketing  
- Business Communications

#### Arts, Media & Entertainment

Design, video, and digital storytelling for the modern creator economy.

**Sample courses**  
- Digital Art & Design  
- Video Production  
- Music Appreciation

#### Public Services & Education

Pathways into teaching, public administration, and community service.

**Sample courses**  
- Intro to Education  
- Civic Engagement  
- Government & Economics

#### Finance & Business

Financial literacy, accounting basics, and the language of business.

**Sample courses**  
- Financial Literacy  
- Intro to Accounting  
- Personal Finance

### Not sure which pathway fits? Take the Career Quiz.

Answer eight quick questions. We'll match you to one of Method's six CTE pathways — plus the real-world careers it leads to.

[Start the quiz](/content/programs/cte/career-quiz/index.html)

## Why CTE at Method

### Graduate with more than a transcript.

#### Industry-aligned skills

Curriculum mapped to real-world employer demand.

#### College credit ready

Many CTE courses pair with our Method Dual Enrollment program.

#### Career exploration

Try multiple pathways before committing to a major or career.

#### Capstone projects

Portfolio-ready work students can show colleges and employers.

## MEET YOUR CTE DIRECTOR

### Guidance from a college & career expert.

### Dr. Pete Getz

Director of College and Career Readiness & High School Counseling

Dr. Getz leads Method's college & career readiness work — helping high school students translate their interests into a real plan. With years of counseling and program-building experience, he partners with families to map CTE pathways, dual enrollment, and post-graduation goals.

> "Every Method student should graduate with a plan, not just a diploma."

### WHAT DR. GETZ HELPS WITH

- CTE pathway selection  
- Dual enrollment planning  
- College applications  
- Career mentorship

[Schedule a 1:1 with Dr. Getz](/content/contact/index.html) [Email the counseling team](mailto:counseling@methodschools.org)

### Pair it with college credit

#### Stack CTE with Method Dual Enrollment

[Explore Dual Enrollment](/content/programs/dual-enrollment/index.html)