High School Programs :: Introduction

CATEC offers academic, career, and technical education programs for high school students in Albemarle, Charlottesville, and Fluvanna.   Students interested in registering for a program need to speak to their school counselor and complete an application.

Adults can apply to these programs and are accepted on a space-available basis.  Click here to download an application.

• Competency-based academic and technical training that supports workforce standards, industry certification requirements and Virginia 's Standards of Learning.

• A curriculum that emphasizes the application and integration of academics, technology, and technical skills in support of national Technical Preparation (Tech Prep) standards.

• Work-based learning experiences that develop the employment and professional skills required for success in the workplace.

• A safe, challenging, and supportive educational environment that teaches workplace behaviors, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

• The opportunity to earn verified credits, college credits, industry and professional certifications.

• Earn dual enrollment/articulation credits through the community college.

• Earn verified credits by passing industry and professional organization certifications.

• Earn the Career & Technical Education seal on your high school diploma.