Career and Technical Education

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) department at Santa Fe I.S.D. provides programs aimed at equipping young individuals to graduate ready and certified for entry-level roles in well-paid, skilled jobs as they pursue further education at two- and four-year colleges.

We are committed to enhancing our career programs by staying up-to-date with the latest trends in local, regional, and global business and industry. Through collaboration and teamwork among the Santa Fe Independent School District (SFISD) family, parents, and our business and post-secondary partners, we offer practical "real-world" experiences alongside rigorous academic standards to equip students for future achievements.

Career and Technical Education is a great way for students to prepare for the highly technological and competitive workplace of the 21st century. Santa Fe ISD offers programs of study in 11 career clusters. For information about which Programs of Study SFISD offers, please view the Programs of Study tab below.

Information about all CTE courses, including course descriptions, can be found in the Santa Fe High School Educational Planning Guide. or by clicking on the CTE Icons below.

Download the Programs of Study Guide

Advisory Board

WHAT DOES AN ADVISORY BOARD DO?Advisory Boards provide important information to the district on our Career-Based Programs of Study. They meet as a large group once during the fall to provide collaborative input on Gulf Coast Labor Market Information (High Demand Jobs our students should be targeting) and High Demand Skills (what skills students should be learning) so our students graduate ready for entry-level careers and college majors tied to High Wage, High Demand jobs of the future. Advisory Board members also provide insight into replicating real-world facilities for our students on campus so that their learning is based on industry safety and equipment standards.

Next Meeting

March 24, 2025

8:30-10:00

Cowan Administration

CTE Student Organizations

Take a peek at the social media accounts of our current CTE clubs and organizations. These awesome groups are worth checking out!

DECA

TAFE

FCCLA

NTHS

SKILLS USA

Santa Fe FFA

Santa Fe HOSA

CTE Staff

Industry Based Certifications Available

Ag- Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems

AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding

Ag- Animal Science

Certified Veterinary Assistant, Level 1
Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science
Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications

Ag- Plant Science

Texas State Florist’s Association Knowledge Based Floral Certification

Carpentry

NCCER Core
OSHA

Graphic Design & Interactive Media

Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration – Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design – Adobe Photoshop

Business, Lodging & Tourism Management

Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Expert
General Management Certification

Teaching & Training

Educational Aide I

Cosmetology & Personal Care

Cosmetology Operator License
Cosmetology Esthetician Specialty License
Cosmetology Manicurist Specialty License
Barber Operating License

Healthcare

Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Registered Dental Assistant X-Ray Certification

Culinary Arts

Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification
Food Safety & Science Certification
ServSafe Manager

Programming & Software Development

Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

Law Enforcement

Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II

Welding

AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding
API 1104 Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities

*This list includes the current Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs) offered in Santa Fe ISD. To pursue certification, students must demonstrate mastery of the required content and skills. Please note that we may add or remove certifications as needed to ensure alignment with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved IBCs for public school accountability.

Programs of Study Guide

Public Notification of Nondiscrimination

SFISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator at 409-925-3526.

SFISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: at 409-925-3526.