Career & Technical Education For Students

Pathways to Success, Weld RE-5J’s Approach

Weld RE-5J is committed to preparing students for college and career. From Preschool to Post-Secondary, students will be exposed to career options and pathways offered by the district.  

Each individual student in the district will have a 4 year academic and career plan, based on interest and aptitude.

What we offer

Weld RE-5J School District Enhances Student Futures with Hands-On CTE Programs

Weld RE-5J School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences to prepare them for diverse futures, including college, trade school, apprenticeships, or industry certifications. These programs, from elementary through high school, blend academic knowledge with technical skills for high-demand industries. The district collaborates with educational and industry bodies to align its CTE programs with workforce needs, offer comprehensive career guidance, ensure equitable access, and employ certified instructors.

*Learn More about Concurrent Enrollment & College Credits *Learn More about high demand industry Certificates offered Learn about CTE advisory Board & CTE partners

Many Pathway Options

There are 14 different CTE pathways at Roosevelt High School, while the Middle School Exploratory program at the middle school serves to support a variety of those pathways.  This allows students to explore multiple CTE pathways and participate in more than one as they determine which pathway is their passion! 

Middle school and the high school teachers collaborate with their shared Advisory Boards to ensure Weld RE 5J students engage in aligned, high quality CTE programs.  Our students benefit from our teachers’ expertise and the support and partnerships we have with local businesses and organizations. 

These are board categories that encompass all occupations from entry through professional levels. Each cluster is divided into pathways which are grouped by the knowledge and skills required fro occupations in these fields. Colorado has six career clusters as defined by the Colorado Departement of Educations. WeldRE-5J School District offers pathways in all six clusters to enable our students to find their career passions while gain real-world, work-based learning experiences, and earning industry certifications and college credits while still in high.


Intro to Agriculture (A/B) is offered at the Middle School and High School for all Ag pathways.

The Agriculture Business Pathway will put you on a course toward exciting and fulfilling careers including owning and operating your own business or working as a vital team member for an innovative company. Whether you want to learn more about personal finance, banking, entrepreneurship or managing a business, the Ag Business Pathway will teach valuable skills that you can use every day.

Related job titles: Entrepreneur, Business Manager, Marketing Specialist , Lawyer, Agricultural Salesperson, Claims Processor, Compliance Analyst, Farmer, Financial Analyst, Grain Manager/ Superintendent, Loan Officer, Greenhouse Manager, Ranch Manager, Feed Mill Manager, Plant Manager, and More.

Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Career in animal science offer high rates of job satisfaction. Animal science professionals use their skills in a variety of job setting which include working with animals, researching and developing new products and technology, and marking and animal-related products in industry. This pathway will equip you with the skills you need to be successful. With a future in animal science, you can make a difference every day.

Related job titles: Animal scientist, Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Farm Manager, Animal Care Specialist, Livestock Buyer, Meat Inspector, Wildlife Biologist, and More.

Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

In this pathway, students learn about plant science, plant identification, crop production, and how plants are utilized for landscaping, design, and profit. You will also learn about natural resources and the environment. Plants provide food, regulate the water cycle, create oxygen, and provide a habitat for other species. Without plants, life on Earth would not be sustainable formost species, including humans. Not only do you see plants everywhere in the real world, but they are also all over the scientific world. Farmers have been observing plants for thousands of years — they look for plants that grow quickly and have higher yields. Discover the many global career opportunities in the plant science field.

Related job titles: Farmer, Greenhouse Manager, Landscaper, Floral Designer, Arborist, Irrigation Specialist, Forest/Conservation Officer, Plant Breeder, Environmental Scientist, Soil Scientist, Zoo Horticulturist, Plant/Crop Inspector, and More.

Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

The Agriculture Power Structures and Technology Pathway provides students with the opportunity to pursue a multitude of diverse careers ranging from welding and fabrication to engine repair and precision agriculture. Whether you aspire to be a welder, mechanic, engineer, or precision agriculture specialist, this pathway offers many varied and exciting careers.


Related job titles: Welder, Small Engine Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Agriculture Specialist, Trucker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Outdoor and Power Equipment Technician, Metal Fabricator, Fleet Manager, Landscape and Irrigation Specialist, Pipeline Inspector, and More


Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
Future Farmers of America (FFA)


Digital Media is offered at the middle school and high school. Foundation of Designs, Multimedia Arts & Digital Communication (A/B)* will be offered at the middle school and high school

For creative individuals interested in digital technology, working in the graphic design industry can be satisfying while offering many career options. Companies from all industries need creative assets to tell their story and promote their products and services to customers. Students in this pathway will use industry-standard software to create projects that will be printed in traditional and digital formats and included in employment portfolios. You will also have the opportunity to explore career options within this rapidly expanding industry sector.


Related Job Titles: Media and Communication Specialist, Graphic Designer, Multimedia Artist, Animator, Developer Graphic Artist, Entrepreneur, and more.


Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Technology Student Association


Evolving technology and modern aesthetics shape the way we create and consume, and that means growing opportunities in the job market. If you want to pursue a career that combines your artistic skills with state-of-the-art technology, the Digital Media and Communications pathway might be for you.

Related Job Titles: Transmedia Specialist, Social Media Manager, Media Content Creator, Advertising Specialist, Mobile Journalists, News Media Storyteller, Digital Specialist, Graphic Designer and more.

Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Technology Student Association

Coding is a beneficial skill that is in demand in many industries, including healthcare, finance, entertainment, and more. Professionals in this field use programming languages to build vital websites, apps, and any type of computer software. The skills you develop in this pathway can lead to a variety of satisfying career opportunities that allow you to apply problem-solving skills, cultivate creativity, and develop a sense of community with your colleagues.

Related Job Titles: Software Engineer, Game Developer, Web Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Computer Programmer, Data Scientist, and more.


Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Technology Student Association

Learn about the engineering design process while utilizing technology to design solutions to problems. Have fun and show off your skills in robotics and drone competitions.

Related Job Titles: Mechanical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Technician, Machinist, Aerospace Engineer and more.


Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Technology Student Association

Intro to Business is offered at the middle school and at the high school.


Related Job Titles: Business Owner, Chief Financial Officer, Accountant, Chief Executive Officer, Operations Manager, Human Resources Director, Bank Manager, Marketing Director and more.

Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)


Principals of Construction is offered at the middle school only.

This pathway provides a well-rounded education inconstruction skills including the basics of hand tools and power tools as well as building foundations, framing, drywalling, andmore. Students will also create resumes, practice interviewskills, gain certifications, go on job site tours, and have accessto mentorships, internships, apprenticeships, and work opportunities while in high school.

Related Job Titles: Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Tech, General Contractor, Painter, Plumber, Roffer, CAD Drafter, Estimator, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Superintendent, and more.



Sports medicine is a fast-growing healthcare field that focuses on the prevention of and treatment of athletic injuries. In addition, sports medicine healthcare providers help athletes and other physically active patients improve well-being, strength, movement, and performance. The field of sports medicine encompasses a wide variety of career paths, including physical therapy, athletic training, and exercise physiology. Students interested in healthcare and sports may find a career in this industry highly rewarding.


Related Job Titles: Team Physician, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Nutritionist, Psychologist, Exercise Physiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine Professor, Biomedical Engineer and more.

Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
Future Health Professional (HOSA)


The criminal justice field and related professions employ millions of people. By taking concurrent enrollment classes in criminal justice at Aims Community College, you’ll have a huge selection of career options to choose from after graduation. The program creates collaborative opportunities through which each student is fully engaged with the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge of law and social justice, the development of professional judgment, a deeper understanding of the diverse identities of human beings, and ethical behaviors demanded by the multi-faceted fields of employment within criminal justice and related fields.

Related Job Titles: Police Officer, Investigator, Child Support Agency Worker, Detective, Consumer Safety Inspector, Court Administrator, Law Clerk, Laywer, Park Ranger, Paralegal, Security Guard, Sheriff, Social Worker, Polygraph Examiner, Warder, Victim-Witness Coordintor, Youth Advocate, Caseworker, and more

Culinary Nutrition is offered at the middle school and the high school.

We present to you the Hospitality and Food Production Pathway,meticulously designed by industry connoisseurs to turbochargeyour career. Embark on this journey and hone managerial andculinary prowess essential to conquer every facet of the vibrantrestaurant, food service, and hospitality sector, all while earningindustry-recognized credentials. Embrace the thrill of a myriadof opportunities awaiting in the dynamic world of Hospitalityand Food Production. This field is renowned for its emphasis oninternal growth and a significant proportion of youthful leaders.

Related Job Titles: Chef, General Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Waiter, Caterer, Business Owner, Setup Employee, Event Planner, Services Manger, Sales Director, Reservations Manager, Sales Director, Reservations Manager, Agent, Marketing Specialist and more.



Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America


The nation faces an acute shortage of teachers, as well as academically talented students who are interested in teaching as a career. The Teacher Cadet program provides the needed spark to encourage academically talented students to pursue a career in the education profession.

Related Job Titles: Nurse, Radiology, Technician, Teacher, Coach, Guidance Counselor, School Psychologist, Career Counselor, Juvenile Corrections Worker, Family Counselor, Education Consultatnt, Admissions Recruiter, Child Life Specialist, and more.

Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

CTE Advisory Board

Each advisory committee is made up of individuals with experience and expertise in the occupational field(s) that the program serves who advise educators on the design, development, implementation, evaluation, maintenance, and revision of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs within a career pathway. An advisory committee is required for every approved career and technical education (CTE) program in Colorado as it is considered to be an invaluable part of the program, and ultimately, the student’s success in a given career path.Each individual student in the district will have a 4 year academic and career plan, based on interest and aptitude.

  • Allow the community to be linked to the educational system via business, industry, and labor
    representatives that add expertise and resources to the CTE program;
  • Identify new and emerging fields and modify existing programs;
  • Promote communication among education, business, and industry regarding employment
    needs of the community;
  • Identify new and emerging fields (both local and global) and modify existing programs;
  • Strengthen programs by providing student competency lists and reviewing curriculum;
  • Ensure that each career pathway academic ladder matches the corresponding industry career
    ladder and promote career pathways within the community;
  • Review student outcomes (completion rates, placement rates, and state licensing examination
    outcomes);
  • Ensure that programs are relevant and up-to-date by assessing the equipment and facilities
    available and make recommendations as needed;
  • Provide work-based learning experiences for learners;
  • Provide training opportunities for educators;
  • Advocate programs to communities and legislators and seek legislative support for career
    pathways if needed;
  • Assist with placement of program completers; and
  • Leverage community resources (equipment, facilities, materials, and broker community
    partnerships).

Learn how to be a CTE partner

Please consider partnering with Weld RE 5J CTE to help us ensure that our students discover their passions and talents through real- world experiences which connect learning to life. Our students have access to quality classroom instruction, resources, and tools to prepare them for college and career readiness as they progress through our elementary schools, middle school, and graduate from Roosevelt High School.  

  • Be a guest speaker in the classroom
  • Be a guest speaker at an event
  • Provide apprenticeships for students
  • Provide internships for students
  • Provide entry-level employment for students
  • Host a student job shadow experience
  • Give an equipment donation
  • Give a financial donation
  • Host a tour at your facility
  • Tour Roosevelt High School
  • Facility Rental

not sure what to do next?

have questions?

Please reach out to Dr. Rebecca Alber Vollrath

970-776-0325

[email protected]