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Illinois cutting-edge, rigorous, and relevant K-12 Career and Technical Education programs prepare youth for success in future careers. Students in Illinois Secondary CTE Programs gain knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for success in post-secondary education and economically viable career opportunities.
CTE Enrollment Policy
Career and Technical Education (CTE) – All Proviso students are invited to participate in our college and career pathways in Proviso Township High Schools.
The application process begins in November of each year prior to scheduling [Apply HERE]. To be eligible to participate, students must meet the following criteria:
- Rising Junior headed towards 12.0 credits by the end of your sophomore year
- Cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- No major disciplinary issues during the current school year
Please note: The administration reserves the right to review each application on a case-by-case basis.
Current Pathways at Proviso:- Automotive Mechanic/Technician
- Barbering (Erskine Reeve's Barber Academy)
- Business Management and Administration
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Cosmetology (Ms. Robert's Beauty Academy)
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Engineering Technology
- Information Technology Specialist
- Manufacturing
- Nutrition and Culinary Arts
- Science Technology Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.)
Additional Information:
- Bus transportation is provided for all students attending Triton College, Cosmetology School, and Barbering School. (Students are permitted to drive themselves by completing a district waiver form). Students are not permitted to drive other students.
- PTHS students may attend daytime and/or night classes at Triton College, Cosmetology School, and Barbering School depending on course offerings.
CTE courses offered at Proviso Township High Schools D209 are as follows:
Accounting 1 and 2
Aerospace Engineering (PLTW)
AP Computer Science Principles
Advanced Concepts in Computer Science
Advanced Marketing
Automotive Mechanics - Comprehensive
Automotive Service
Barbering 1 and 2
Business Communications
Business Law
Child Development
Computer Concepts and Software Applications
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)
Cosmetology 1 and 2
Culinary Occupations 1 and 2
Digital Literacy & Software Applications
Early Childhood Education 1 and 2 (DC)
Emerging Technologies
Engineering Design and Development (PLTW)
Entrepreneurship
Foundations of Technology
Human Development and Wellness (DC)
Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Mastery of Metals – CNC Design
Mastery of Metals - Manual Mill & Lathe
Nutrition & Culinary Arts
Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
Teaching Methodology
Technical Math (CTE) TM003
Web Design & Media Development 1 and 2
Work-Based Learning (WBL) – Business
Work-Based Learning (WBL) – FCS (Family and Consumer Science)
District 209 offers the Career and Technical Education Program, in which admission cannot be denied on the basis of a student's race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or social or economic status.
