These programs include competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, of an individual.

Secondary Programs

• Auto/Automotive Body Repairer
• Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Tech
• Building Trades, General
• Carpenter Machine Shop Assistant
• Cosmetologist
• Drafting, General
• Electrician Plastics Technology
• Electricity/Electronics
• Electronic Communication Production
• Electronics
• Furniture Manufacturing & Upholstering
• Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator
• Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrig
• Industrial Maintenance Trades
• Mason & Tile Setter
• Diesel Equipment Repair & Services
• Metal Trades
• Outboard Engine Mechanics
• Small Engine Mechanic & Repairer
• Vehicle & Mobile Equipment Mechanics
• Welder/Welding Technologist

Postsecondary Programs

• Aircraft Mechanic/Tech., Powerplant
• Architectural Engineering Tech
• Auto Machinist
• Auto/Automotive Body Repairer
• Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Tech.
• Automated Furniture Manufacturing
• Barber/Hairstylist
• Carpenter
• Civil Engineering/Civil Technology
• Communication Systems Installer
• Computer Maintenance Tech.
• Construction Equipment Operator
• Construction Materials Technology
• Cosmetologist
  

• Diesel Equipment Repair & Services
• Drafting, General
• Electrical, Electronic & Comm. Tech
• Electrician
• Engineering -Related Technology, Other
• Environmental & Pollution Control
• Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator
• Graphic Design, Commercial Art
• Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrig
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Repairer
• Industrial Maintenance Trades
• Industrial/Manufacturing Tech
• Instrumentation Tech.
• Machinist/Machine Technologist
• Machine Shop Assistant
• Mason & Tile Setter
• Outboard Engine Mechanics
• Plastics Technology
• Plumber & Pipefitter
• Printing Press Operator
• Radio/Television Broadcasting Tech
• Robotics
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Telecommunication
• Tool & Die Maker/Technologist
• Truck/Bus/Other Commercial
• Vehicles
• Upholsterer
• Vehicle & Mobile Equipment Mechanics
• Vehicle Parts & Accessories Mktg. Op
• Watch, Clock & Jewelry Repairer
• Welder/Welding Technologist

Student Organizations
SkillsUSA

Professional Affilations
Mississippi Association for Career & Technical Education (MS ACTE)

Contact Information
Sam Davis
Coordinator
samdavis@mde.k12.ms.us

Andy Sims
Coordinator
asims@mde.k12.ms.us

Central High School Building
359 North West Street
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771

Phone: 601.359.3479
Fax: 601.359.3481

Updated 8/27/08