St. Martin Parish provides a variety of Career and Technical Education Programs. Career and Tech courses provided in the 2008-2009 school year at our three high schools include Drafting, Welding, First Responder, Sports Medicine, Pro Start, Business Computer Applications, Agriculture, Small Engine Repair, Early Childhood Education, and Barber Board/Hairstyling.
The Career and Technical Program continues through our partnership with the Louisiana Technical College System(LTC). The courses offered at LTC Evangeline Campus in St. Martinville include Welding, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Child Development, and Certified Nursing Assistant.
Our students can get dual enrollment in most of these courses if the student and teacher meet the criteria. Check with your high school to find out if you qualify. You can get free LTC credit while attending high school and get a jump start on your career.
Through our partnership with LTC, students are provided with opportunities to receive technical training in preparation for the workforce. The main goal of St. Martin Parish Career and Technical Program is to create a work-ready workforce upon completion of high school and post-secondary technical education.
The programs at both LTC and the high schools are in the process of expanding their curriculum offerings. Current legislation has provided funds for the LTC Evangeline campus to expand and upgrade their facilities. A new structure is planned to be built in the near future as an extension to the existing facility. Also, we are looking into a future career center for students in all three high schools to attend.
We also are in partnership with St. Martin Parish government to establish career/technology classes. We have established a Hairstyling class for our students.
This class will be held at the St. Martin Parish Technology Center, owned by the Parish Government. The class will start in January 2009. The class falls under the Louisiana Barber Board curriculum. Additional classes hopefully will be added at this facility in the future.
To view current Career and Tech Classes in St. Martin Parish High Schools click here.
