It is the goal of the AISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) department to create classroom environments for students composed of rigorous, industry-approved curricula that provide students with a safe, economical opportunity to experience real-world application of core content, guiding students to explore options available to them for college and career paths. 

The CTE program accentuates state and national standards by enabling students to gain entry-level employment in high-skill, high-wage jobs and/or continuing their education. Alvin ISD CTE Programs are committed to attracting, developing, and preparing students for diverse careers that reflect current and future industry trends. 

CTE courses are offered at EACH secondary school in our district, in addition to our state-of-the-art career center.

Alvin ISD offers more than 100 courses, in over 26 different Programs of Study, within 13 career clusters. More than 75% of Alvin ISD high school students are enrolled in at least one CTE course. 

The JB Hensler College and Career Academy is a centrally located campus that houses upper level CTE classes that students across the district are eligible to take as a part of their Program of Study.  Students attend their "home" campus for initial CTE courses, then take upper level (typically junior and senior level) classes at JBH. Bus transportation is provided to and from JBH from each high school each day. 

CTE Department

Brandy Johanson
Director of Career and Technical Education 
P: 281-245-2509
F: 281-245-2208 

Catherine McClaren
Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education
P: 281-245-2161
F: 281-245-2208 

Tara Dennis
Secretary to Director, CTE
P: 281-245-2509
F: 281-245-2208 

Carolyn Paloski
College, Career & Partnerships Advisor
P: 346-347-4105
F: 281-245-2208 

Karey Brown
CTE Program Advisor
P: 346-347-4067
F: 281-245-2208 

Veronica Gonzalez
CTE Technology Specialist
P: 346-347-4068
F: 281-245-2208 

Mallory Gonzales
CTE Program Awareness Specialist
P: 346-347-4066
F: 281-245-2208

AISD High School Course Guide

Industry Certifications

JB Hensler College and Career Academy

CTE Non-Discrimination Disclosure

Partnerships with local businesses helps to give our students real-world experience before graduation. It also allows us to meet the needs of our local workforce and produce career-ready students ready to support our community.

If you are interested in working with AISD CTE Department, please reach out to the College, Career & Partnership Advisor, Carolyn Paloski, or complete this form CTE Business & Community Partnerships

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