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Career & Technical Education

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NISD CTE: Get Real.

At Northwest ISD Career & Technical Education, we believe every student should get real: real academics, real skills, and a real high school experience unlike any other. By combining strong academics with robust career-minded education, we expand students' options and opportunities to make them truly future ready. Together with parents, business leaders, and the community, we challenge all students to aspire to their full potential, advance with rigorous academic and technical skills, and achieve a real-world competitive advantage.

What's Happening in NISD CTE

Current 8th grade* students interested in attending a Northwest ISD Academy need to submit the online form (the form will remain open for additional enrollment requests as space is available). Students should speak to their Campus Counselor or College & Career Exploration/AVID teacher for additional information.

*Students request enrollment to the Cosmetology Academy during their Sophomore year of high school to attend during their Junior and Senior years. 

Academy Enrollment Requests

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Academy Enrollment Requests

Learn more about the seven Northwest ISD High School Academies.

8th grade students* considering an Academy for high school need to submit the online form and may only submit an Enrollment Form for one Academy.

The Priority Request Period for the 2024-25 school year is open from Oct. 17 through Nov. 17. The forms will remain open for additional enrollment requests as space is available.

*Students request enrollment to the Cosmetology Academy during their Sophomore year of high school to attend during their Junior and Senior years. 

Academy Enrollment Request Link (completed by student)   

CTE Opportunity Guide

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