Shadowing a CTC Program
Students interested in applying to a CTC program must first schedule a shadow experience for the program(s) they would like to apply for. Shadowing is mandatory for applying to any program offered at CTC. Students may shadow and apply for up to two different CTC programs. Students are encouraged to select programs to shadow by talking with their high school counselor or by checking out the programs page on our CTC web site.
On the day shadowing takes place students will ride a bus from their high school to and from CTC for half of the school day. During the shadow experience students can expect to meet with the instructor and other students interested in the program, as well as students currently enrolled in that program. Students are able to ask questions about the program and hear the expectations of the instructor. The shadow experience is also a part of the acceptance criteria. To learn more about the acceptance criteria check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The shadowing and application process begins in November each year and runs through February. Students may shadow and apply at anytime during that period. Shadowing and applications will be accepted after February only for programs that have open seats.
2ND ROUND SHADOWING AT THE CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER - April 15th - May 15th
Shadowing has re-opened at the Career & Technology Center (CTC) for the 2024-2025 school year for the following programs only:
- Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Landscape Design & Management
- Carpentry (waitlist only for current 9th and 10th graders)
- Digital Design & Printing Methods (waitlist only for current 9th and 10th graders)
~Last day to request a 2nd Round Shadow is May 13, 2024~
*Please note - students who have already shadowed an open program do not need to re-shadow and can submit an application*
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A SHADOW
Please remember you MUST shadow a program before applying.
Applications that are made without a shadow experience will not be considered.
For more information about CTC and the shadow, application, and enrollment process click here or check out the FAQs page.