The vision of Career & Technical Education programs in the Jefferson County Public School District is to participate in community partnerships that prepare all students to successfully compete in a global economy as lifelong learners and productive citizens.

Career & Technical Education programs offer career exploration opportunities to students and prepare them with the academic and technical skills needed to compete successfully in the global economy.

• Improve students' academic skills, particularly as they relate to the needs of the targeted business or industry.
  
• Develop students' employability skills.
  
• Embrace and utilize industry, academic, and employability standards to drive curriculum, instruction and assessment.
  
• Facilitate a successful and timely transition from high school to employment or postsecondary training.