Career & Technical Education (CTE)

CTE at RCHS

Richland Center High School offers dozens of engaging classes that foster life skills in its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. In addition to CTE classes, students participate in job fairs, "Get Real", and life-skills clubs, like the Investment Club and FFA.

Expand the categories below to explore CTE course options. Explore student clubs on our Activities page. For more information about college credit and technical certifications you can earn in high school, please see our College Credit and Technical Certifications page.

The Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program

YA students earn high school credit for (paid!) job experience with local business partners. Students work in business, real estate, insurance, auto mechanics, farming, meat processing, and more.

Work Release

In some instances, students on track to graduate can gain permission to leave school early for meaningful real-world experience. Students must obtain a work permit online here (these are no longer processed at school, per state regulations). 

RSD Student Aides

RCHS students on track to graduate can earn credit as student aides at RCPS and RCIS. Aides get work and classroom experience while supporting our elementary teachers and students.