To propel and prepare students for the workforce, Triumph Public High Schools has launched a comprehensive program for its students. The new Career and Technology Education, Industry-Based Certification Program will lead students to career readiness while also preparing them for entering the workforce.

The program is available to Triumph Public High School students in all markets it serves. This includes McAllen, Mercedes, San Benito and Brownsville, locally. This latest initiative will also allow for future partnerships across the state. A variety of businesses and organizations can participate by offering jobs to certified students in specific specialized careers. Restaurant management, real estate and childcare development are just some of these career paths.

Students can choose from a wide range of certifications including Design and Multimedia Arts, Business Marketing and Finance. Other fields include Education and Training, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, and Law Enforcement, among others.

“The Industry-Based Certification Program is a pioneering instructional system that assists students in developing career ready skills through a student-centered holistic approach to student success, our students can choose from a long list of potential certification programs that will create opportunities to prepare them for a career of their choice”, said Scott Carothers, Instructional Officer for Triumph Public High Schools. “This state-of-the-art program leverages the strengths of Triumph Public High Schools’ faculty from across the state and paves the way for all students to have access to career certifications.”

About Triumph Public High Schools

Triumph Public High Schools are Texas-based, tuition-free, public charter high schools. They currently have 9 schools in Texas with campuses in Laredo, McAllen, Mercedes, San Benito, Brownsville, El Paso, and Lubbock.  For more information visit triumphpublicschools.org.