Get Ready

Learn what makes CCCTC unique and visit us in person.

• 8th Grade STEM Tours: Every CCPS eighth-grade student has the opportunity to visit CCCTC on a STEM field trip.
• 9th & 10th Grade Families: Attend our Open House each October and Meet & Greet events each spring to explore our programs, meet instructors, and talk with current students.

Learn about the programs and careers that match your interests.

• Attend the CCCTC counselor presentation at your school during 9th and 10th grade.
• Attend a 9th Grade Meet & Greet during the second semester.
• Attend the CCCTC Open House in October.
• Explore each program page to learn about:
  • Skills you'll develop
  • Abilities and qualities for success
  • Career opportunities
  • Certifications and industry connections
• Talk with your school counselor.
• Contact CCCTC instructors or counselors with your questions.

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The CCPS Program of Studies

The Carroll County Program of Studies contains information about all Career and Technology programs. 

Are You Ready?

At CCCTC, our professionally reviewed programs are designed to align as closely as possible with industry standards. Students and parents should review the fundamental career abilities and qualities found in the Are You Ready? section for each selected program. This ensures that industry standards of quality, professionalism, and safety can be met.

Please see the program-specific pages for a complete list of Abilities/Qualities and the skills students will learn. If there are any abilities or skills that a student may not be able to meet, please contact the CCCTC school counselors to discuss how this might affect the student’s safety and/or performance in that specific program.

Build a strong application in 9th grade

• Attend school regularly.
• Earn the best grades you can.
• Challenge yourself with the highest-level classes in which you can be successful.
• Remember that grades and course rigor beginning in 9th grade are considered during the application process.
• Plan your high school schedule with your parents and counselor.

Honors / Advanced College-Level Programs

Several CCCTC programs offer Honors, AP, or transcripted college coursework, including:

• Academy of Health – Pre-Nursing*
• Academy of Health – Physical Rehabilitation*
• Biomedical Science (PLTW)
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity (Cisco)
• Engineering (PLTW)
• Interactive Media Production – Animation & Game Design
• Teacher Academy of Maryland*

*Qualified students may participate in a community internship.

Prerequisites

Several programs require prerequisites. Please see the Program of Studies or contact a school counselor to make sure you are on track to complete them. Check out “Abilities / Qualities” on each program page to better understand how to prepare for a particular program.