The two primary pathways under CTP are listed below. While each pathway has similar core courses, certain sections do differ. Please click on each link to see the course options under each pathway. 

1. Associate in Arts
2. Associate in Science

Eligibility

To be eligible for enrollment in the College Transfer Pathway, a high school student must meet the following initial criteria:

1. Be a high school junior or senior
2. Have an unweighted GPA of 2.8 on high school courses; or
3. Demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test

To be eligible for enrollment in the College Transfer Pathway as a freshman or sophomore, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a recommendation letter from the high school principal
2. Be listed as Academically Gifted (AIG)
3. Have passing scores from approved CCP Assessments
4. Participate in advising conversation that explains the requirements of the CCP program
5. Complete paperwork, which includes specific signatures from student, parent, UCPS and SPCC stakeholders

To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must complete the following things:

1. Provide a current transcript each enrolling semester
2. Continue to make progress toward high school graduation
3. Maintain a 2.0 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses.
   • A student who falls below a 2.0 GPA after completing two college courses will be subject to the college’s policy for satisfactory academic progress.

The CTE Pathway consists of six different areas. Within these areas, students have the ability to obtain certifications and college transferable courses. The areas are listed below along with a brief description. Reach out to your school guidance counselor and Career Coach about specifics (courses and certificates).

Agricultural Education

This program is designed to help students develop technical, leadership, and management skills for occupations and higher education in agriculturally related fields, which encompasses food, fiber and natural resource systems. 

Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education

This program is designed to prepare students to be competitors in the business and information technology world on a national and global scape. It focuses on business principles and concepts economics and computer skills.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education

This program is designed to guide students through preparation to work with individuals and families, which includes but is not limited to Interior and Design, Parenting and Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, Housing, and Fashion.

Health Science

This program is designed to challenge students to evaluate current and predict future medical needs to become viable competitors in the healthcare field.

Marketing and Entrepreneurship

This program is designed to explore the world of marketing and entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to research and create tools to aid in noting marketing trends and consumer products.

Technology Engineering and Design

This program is designed to guide students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, engineering technology, and other science-based fields.

Trade and Industrial

This program is designed to provide students with the ability to obtain hands-on experience and certification in several business and industry fields.

Eligibility

To be eligible for enrollment in the Career and Technical Education Pathway (CTE), a high school student must meet the initial criteria:

1. Be a high school junior or senior
2. Have an unweighted GPA of 2.8 on high school courses; or
3. Demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics on an assessment; or
   • Have the recommendation of the high school principal or his/her designee and his/her rationale for recommendation in place of GPA requirement (assessment scores should be considered) and have the recommendation of the college’s Chief Academic Officer or Chief Student Development Administrator

To be eligible for enrollment in the Career and Technical Education Pathway as a freshman or sophomore, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a recommendation letter from high school principal
2. Choose an approved pathway (cannot include Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses)
3. Have passed Math I with a grade of C or better
4. Have scored a level 3, 4, or 5 on the Math I End of Course assessment and on the 8th grade English Language Arts End of Grade assessment
5. Have a high school unweighted GPA of 2.8 or demonstrate college readiness on approved assessments in English, reading, and mathematics (Sophomore requirement ONLY)
6. Participate in advising conversation that explains the requirements of the CCP program

To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must complete the following things:

1. Provide a current transcript each enrolling semester
2. Continue to make progress toward high school graduation 
3. Maintain a 2.0 in college coursework after completing two courses.
   • A student who falls below a 2.0 GPA after completing two college courses will be subject to the college’s policy for satisfactory academic progress. 

CTE Programs by High School

The 2021-2022 school year for the Career and College Promise is underway. Spring semester classes began on January 7.

*Make sure you log into your Moodle account before your course's census date.*

Beginning with the registration of students for Career and College Promise (CCP) Fall Session 2021, UCPS will no longer purchase, distribute or collect textbooks and access codes for courses. Students will be required to pay for textbooks or textbook-associated fees.  UCPS will reimburse currently enrolled UCPS students up to $50 per CCP course for approved textbooks and online access codes.  

Reimbursements forms and return envelopes are at all high schools. Spring reimbursements are not due until April 22nd and will not be processed until that point; however, students can submit forms and receipts early.  Check with your guidance or front office for more information. 

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Melanie Brown, CCP Coordinator, at melanie.brown@ucps.k12.nc.us.  

Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, students enrolled in the CCP program will have weekly access to a SPCC Career Coach. Career Coaches, along with school counselors, will advise and guide students through the Career and College Promise program.