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MISSION

The mission of the Elgin ISD Career & Technical Education department is to provide every student with rigorous, skill-based, and hands-on learning that prepares them for success in a global workforce. We are committed to equitable access, student choice, and opportunities that inspire personal growth and professional readiness. Through strong community partnerships, co-curricular engagement and work-based learning experiences, we provide direct pathways to college, trade school, careers, and lifelong success. We prepare students for future careers while equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to thrive as contributing adults in their families and communities. 

VISION

To be a trusted leader in delivering meaningful programs that enhance our local workforce and communities while equipping our students with skills for success in their personal, academic, and professional pursuits beyond high school.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

  • We believe every student deserves equitable access to high-quality career and technical education opportunities.

  • We believe hands-on, skill-based learning is essential for preparing students for success in school, work and life.

  • We believe student choice matters, and multiple pathways should be available to match diverse interests and goals.

  • We believe in fostering community and industry partnerships to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. 

  • We believe CTSOs are essential and build leadership, confidence and career-ready skills. 

  • We believe all students should graduate high school ready for their next step, whether that is college, trade school, military, or workforce entry.

  • We believe CTE prepares students for life, not just careers, by equipping them with skills to succeed in families, communities, and society. 

  • We believe in cultivating global workforce readiness by teaching students to think critically, adapt and collaborate. 

  • We believe learning should be rigorous and relevant, challenging students while connecting to future opportunities.

  • We believe in the power of CTE to transform lives, opening doors to success for every learner. 

Adopted 2025

 

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Elgin ISD offers career and technical programs in Animal Science, Plant Science, Food Science & Technology, Automotive and Collision Repair, Marketing, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Digital Communications, HVAC, Electrical, Welding, Robotics and Automated Technology, Culinary Arts, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Exercise Science and Wellness, Law Enforcement, Teaching and Training, and Programming and Software Development, and Cybersecurity. Admission to these programs is based on interest, aptitude, previous coursework, age appropriateness, and available class space. 

It is the policy of Elgin ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Sarah Juarez-Farias, Executive Director of Human Resources, 1002 N. Avenue C, Elgin, Texas, 78621, 512-281-3434 (ext. 1229), sarah.farias@elginisd.net 

Notificación Publica de No Discriminación en Programas de Educación Técnica y Vocacional

Elgin ISD ofrece programas de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) en Ciencias Animales, Ciencias Vegetales, Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Tecnología Automotriz y Reparación de Colisiones, Mercadotecnia, Diseño Gráfico, Emprendimiento, Comunicaciones Digitales, HVAC (Calefacción, Ventilación y Aire Acondicionado), Electricidad, Soldadura, Robótica y Tecnología Automatizada, Artes Culinarias, Servicios de Diagnóstico y Terapéuticos, Ciencias del Ejercicio y Bienestar, Aplicación de la Ley, Enseñanza y Capacitación, Programación y Desarrollo de Software, y Ciberseguridad. La admisión a estos programas se basa en el interés, la aptitud, los cursos previos, la edad apropiada y el espacio disponible en las clases.

Es política de Elgin ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios o actividades de educación técnica y profesional, y proporcionar igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados, de conformidad con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; el Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada.

La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender las consultas relacionadas con la política de no discriminación: Sarah Juárez-Farias, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos, 1002 N. Avenue C, Elgin, Texas, 78621, 512-281-3434 (ext. 1229), sarah.farias@elginisd.net