Overview
Waukee CSD offers a wide variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that help students develop technical, academic and employability skills and engage in work-based experiences with industry partners.
CTE Program Areas
- Business
- Computer Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Technology Education
Examples of CTE Courses:
ProStart:
ProStart is a two-year program that teaches culinary arts and restaurant management to high school students at Waukee CSD.
The program is supported by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, in partnership with the Iowa Restaurant Association Education Foundation, and pairs with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to offer students college credit.
Integrating classroom learning with mentorship and real-world experience, ProStart teaches students essential management and cooking skills to prepare for a career in the food service industry. Additionally, the program offers opportunities for students to work with businesses and compete in events.
Course Information
Credits can be earned by attending DMACC. Talk with a DMACC advisor about how to be awarded these credits after enrollment.
ProStart I
- HCM100 Sanitation and Safety – 2 credits
- HCM143 Food Prep I Lecture – 3 credits
- HCM144 Food Prep I Lab – 3 credits
ProStart II
- HCM152 Food Prep II Lecture – 2 credits
- HCM153 Food Prep II Lab – 2 credits
Student Organizations
A Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) is an organization that engages in career and technical education activities as an integral part of the instructional program. CTSOs provide opportunities to develop and refine the skills students need in their chosen occupational area. Conferences, competitions, workshops, community service and other activities encourage leadership development and career exploration.
The following CTSOs are offered at either 8th grade or 9-12 grade levels.
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Business, and Computer Science
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Future Health Professionals (HOSA)
- Health Sciences
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
- Project Lead the Way (8th grade only)
- SkillsUSA
- Technology Education, and Project Lead the Way (9-12)
- FFA
- Agriculture Education
Contact Us:
Katy Blatnick-Gagne, CTE Curriculum Coordinator
kblatnickgagne@waukeeschools.org
