Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for a wide range of careers. These careers require varying levels of education—from high school and postsecondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees. Career and Technical Education covers a variety of challenging fields that constantly evolve due to the changing global economy.

Copper Canyon CTE educators constantly review and update their curriculum to reflect aligned business and industry standards along with rigorous Arizona Academic Standards to prepare our students to meet the demands of the future. CTE classes develop the skills most sought after by employees. These skills include:

  • Strong academic and critical thinking skills
  • Strong technical skills in a student’s chosen field
  • Employability skills of teamwork, communication, and effective work habits

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for a wide range of careers. These careers require varying levels of education—from high school and postsecondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees. CTE covers a variety of challenging fields that are constantly evolving due to the changing global economy.

Our Mission
In the Tolleson Union High School District, CTE helps students make the connection between education, employment, and the economy.

Our Vision
CTE, focusing on the future, today!

Copper Canyon High School CTE Program Offerings

We provide internships, dual enrollment classes and certifications to prepare our students for their futures. Please contact your high school counselor to learn more.

Communications & Information Systems

Digital Communication; Jobs include photographer, graphic designer, newscaster, photojournalist, writer/author/editor, producer, and radio/news editor.

Digital Photography Jobs include studio photographer, magazine photographer or editor, fashion/editorial photographer, food photographer/stylist, commercial photographer, image processor or re-toucher, and photojournalist.

Health Services

Medical Assisting Services Jobs include medical assistant, medical office assistant, patient prep, insurance, medical coding/billing, x-ray technician, phlebotomist, nurse assistant, and nurse.

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Services Jobs include athletic trainer, personal trainer, physical therapist, physical therapist technician/assistant, physical assistant, chiropractor assistant technician, chiropractor, massage therapist, nurse, and physician.

Human Services & Resources

Culinary Arts; Jobs include apprentice chef, pastry chef, personal chef, prep cook, executive chef, food & beverage handler, nutritionist, recipe developer & taster, food critic, restaurant publicist, good stager, food service manager, dietetic technician, and gastronomist.

    Law & Public Safety/Criminal Justice Jobs include investigation and security service, intelligence analyst, loss prevention manager, protection officer, and asset protection specialist.

    Copper Canyon High School CTE Staff

    Career & Technical Student Organizations

    AZ Department of Education CTE Credentials:
    CTE Industry Credentials | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov)

    Notice of Nondiscrimination in CTE Programs: TUHSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in its CTE programs, services, or activities as required by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; The Age of Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.