The Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) serves the students of Pulaski County by offering competency based instruction to prepare students for life after high school. Students are able to select from 21 programs based on their strengths and interests. All students participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations, which develop leadership, critical thinking, and offer students the opportunity to compete using the technical skills they learn in their CTE courses.

The CTE Center encourages students to find their passion and prepare for life after high school. There are opportunities to connect with local businesses, participate in work based learning activities, and develop soft-skills needed to be a successful student and employee. We pride ourselves on providing hands-on instruction that adapts to keep up with industry standards.

For more information on the PCHS CTE/STEM programs, contact

Mrs. Megan Atkinson, Director of CTE & the Governor's STEM Academy, Pulaski County Public Schools

Top 100 Professions and Top 10 Degree Programs to Support Student Academic and Career Planning

Pursuant to § 22.1-253.13:1.D.e , the top 100 professions in the Commonwealth by median pay and the education, training, and skills required for each such profession and the top 10 degree programs at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth by median pay of program graduates have been updated:

•  Top 100 professions in the Commonwealth by median pay and the education, training,

  and skills required for each such profession (docx)

•  Top 10 degree programs at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth by

  median pay of program graduates (docx)

The University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service in collaboration with the VDOE has researched and compiled this data for the 2023-2024 school year. The information is based on occupational employment statistics and educational attainment data produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as well as longitudinal wage data produced by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, by email at CTE@doe.virginia.govor by telephone at (804) 418-4720.