Career & Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) helps prepare students for careers that may not require a four-year college degree but still need specialized skills and training. In the Tukwila School District, our CTE programs focus on skills that are in demand from major employers in Western Washington.
We use local job and workforce data to help decide which CTE courses are offered at Foster High School. Each course follows a state CTE framework that includes academic standards, real-world skill development, hands-on assessments, and opportunities for student leadership.
Through CTE classes, students can gain experience with workplace skills, explore career pathways, earn industry certifications, and apply academic learning in practical ways.
Our programs also prioritize equity and access. We work to remove barriers so that all students (including those traditionally underrepresented in certain career fields) can participate and succeed in CTE programs.