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Career and Technical Education (CTE)

CTE Courses Offered at Bessemer City High School

Gaston County Schools offers a wide range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to help students explore future careers and gain real-world skills. At Bessemer City High School, students can choose from several hands-on CTE classes, including:

  • Internships and Apprenticeships 
  • Accounting
  • Adobe Design Tools 
  • Carpentry / HVAC
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Sales 
  • Foods and Nutrition 
  • Health Sciences and Nursing Fundamentals 
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering

These courses give students a chance to learn valuable job skills, explore career paths, and prepare for life after graduation.

Proof of Learning (POL)
All students enrolled in a CTE course must complete a Proof of Learning (POL) assessment. This project or exam counts as 20% of the student’s final grade and helps show what they’ve learned in the course.

WorkKeys Assessment
Seniors who complete a full four-course CTE career cluster, including at least one advanced-level course, will take the WorkKeys assessment. Developed by ACT, WorkKeys measures essential job skills. Eligible students can earn a National Career Readiness Certificate—a valuable credential recognized by employers across the country.