CTE Pathways

CTE MISSION STATEMENT

The Northwest Consortium Career and Technical Education mission is to work collaboratively to ensure a diversity of programming within the four districts and allow for the strategic utilization of resources.

Our Career and Technical Pathway Programs engage students to be problem solvers and self-motivated adults with the communication skills and academic aptitude to succeed in their desired post-secondary college and career choices.  The four high schools within the consortium collaboratively provide students unique educational programs that are intellectually stimulating and personally relevant with a strong emphasis on becoming responsible citizens.

Our pathways leverage technology, business partnerships, project-based learning, and 21st Century teaching to enhance the student experience.

CTE PHILOSOPHY

Within the NWSC, and in alignment with the Rhode Island Department of Education, we believe that our collective Career and Technical Education programs will:

PRECEDURES/GUIDELINES

Under statutory authority, NWSC comports to Rhode Island General Laws §16-3.1-1 and §16-2-9.2

1.      Each district will hold three (3) spots in any program for students from member districts.

2.      The tuition for students from member districts will be $5,000.

3.      Each member district will establish a waiting list to draw from in the absence of in-consortium candidates.

4.      Each member district will target freshman to complete a 4-year program. Schools will have discretion to   all sophomores and juniors to apply and attend depending on the program/student’s background.

5.      Students will receive diploma from school they attend and also participate in sports/extracurricular activities. Students who return to their district will be subject to the transfer rule for sports participation.