Skilled and Technical Sciences Education

Skilled and Technical Sciences Education prepares students for employment and/or continuing education opportunities in skilled trades and other technical occupations, as well as promoting quality programs based on recognized industry standards. The major industrial areas of Skilled and Technical Sciences are construction, manufacturing, transportation, communication, personal services, and protective services.

There are twenty Career Pathways offered through Skilled and Technical Sciences Education which include:

• Construction & Structural Systems
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
• Broadcasting
  • Radio Broadcasting Technician
  • TV Broadcasting Technician
• Graphic Design & Communication
  • Commercial Art
  • Commercial Photography
  • Digital Media
  • Graphics Printing
• Human Services
  • Cosmetology/Barbering
  • Esthetician/Nail Technician
• Public Safety & Law Enforcement
  • Protective Services
•  Manufacturing
  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Cabinetmaking/Millwork
  • Machine Tool
  • Welding

• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
  • Automotive Collision Repair
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Aviation
  • Diesel

People who work in technical fields are found everywhere. Our vision is to see that every student receives the academic knowledge, technical skills and dispositions needed to be successful in the career of his or her choice. Students will develop essential career preparation skills through technical and experiential education, as well as personal leadership opportunities. For more information on careers in the area of Skilled and Technical Sciences, please visit UtahFutures.

Each high school offers a unique selection of CTE Pathways. To find out what Pathways your schools offers; click it below.

Don’t see your the Pathway you want offered at your school? Contact your school’s CTE Coordinator to see if you can complete the Pathway at another school.