Career & Technical Education

  • UCPS CTE

    To learn more about all CTE courses & program options go to ucpscte.org.

    CTE offers many career pathway electives, career academy options, and work-based learning options.

    For CTE electives and career pathways at Piedmont High School click here.

    Or, use these QR Codes & Links to go to specific pathways.

    CTE Academies

    • RISING 11th & 12th - Academies are located at each high school.  A complete list of academies by school is available by clicking here.

     Want to take a CTE Academy Class?  Click Here to Apply

      • After you submit the application form online, you will receive an email with instructions.
      • Once you have obtained all required signatures, your application is complete.
      • Placement into an academy class is not guaranteed and will depend on available class space. 
      • You may email Mrs. Weidenhammer if you have questions:  elaine.weidenhammer@ucps.k12.nc.us

    Work-Based Learning

    Rising Seniors

    • Students with questions about any of the following CTE information should contact Elaine Weidenhammer, Career Development Coordinator, at elaine.weidenhammer@ucps.k12.nc.us, or stop by her office in K5. 
      • RISING SENIORS ONLY - Internship. Completion of a level II CTE elective is recommended.  Application required.
      • RISING SENIORS - Pre-Apprenticeship. Perfect for the student who desires a hands-on type of position.  Application required.

     

     

     

    Upcoming Events:

    • UCPS Robotics Classic competition, Nov. 18th at the Union County Ag Center
    • High School Programs Expo, Dec. 2nd