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CGHS CTE: Students exploring, learning real-world skills

COTTAGE GROVE – During a tour organized by the Lane Education Service District, community members and other schools had the chance to explore the career technical education (CTE) programs that Cottage Grove High School (CGHS) offers.
Five CTE student ambassadors led a tour of the school through nine classrooms with CTE programs. The programs are designed to prepare students for the workforce and higher education by combining academic knowledge with hands-on, practical experience in specific career fields.
In the vocational technology building, construction and manufacturing are offered to students. Various woodshop classes are offered and provide students with entry-level carpentry skills they can use after they graduate.
“We’ve had some going directly into apprenticeships as well,” said construction teacher Adam Dimock. According to Dimock, students can build sheds and, in previous years, have even built houses.

















