Career and Technology Studies & Knowledge and Employability

Career and Technology Studies (CTS) and Knowledge and Employability (K&E) pathways build on the Career & Technology Foundations (CTF) inquiry-based, hands-on studies for Grades 5. CTS involves five main clusters composed of occupational areas with industry commonalities. 

The 5 CTS Clusters

The following courses are available on campus at Henry Wise Wood High School:

Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT)

• Computer Programming and Video Game Design

Health, Recreation & Human Services (HRH)

• Food Studies
• Sports Medicine
• Sports Performance
• Girls Fitness and Wellness
• Leadership

Media, Design & Communication Arts (MDC)

• Architecture & 3D Modeling
• Graphic Design & Photography
• Film & Animation Studies
• Fashion Studies

Natural Resources (NAT)

• See off campus courses.

Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation (TMT)

• Construction Technology

Off Campus at the Career & Technology Centre

Career and Technology Centre – at Lord Shaughnessy High School. Students interested in the CTC programs should work with their guidance counsellor to register for the 2019-20 school year. 

• Autobody Repair 
• Fabrication 
• Pre-Engineering 
• IT Essentials 
• Energy and Environmental Innovation 
• Media Design and Communication 
• Culinary Arts 
• Cosmetology 
• Health Sciences

Transportation

Transportation to/from the CTC is the responsibility of the student. For more information please contact Lord Shaughnessy High School 403-243-4500.