Welcome to PPS-CTE - North Region

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WELCOME – NORTH REGION

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Welcome to CTE, the Career and Technical Education Division of Pittsburgh Public Schools. Under the leadership of Executive Director Angela Mike, there are 13 CTE programs located in 5 comprehensive high schools in the District. CTE students are winners. They are enrolled in programs that provide academic rigor and opportunities to learn technical skills that are in demand in today's job market. Pittsburgh Perry is located in the North Region of our School District. There are currently two CTE programs at Pittsburgh Perry: Health Careers Technology and the Cosmetology Program, which is housed in the Oliver Citywide building. Before we get started, let me explain the many ways in which you can explore our programs: - You can click on the front facing arrow to start walking around our campus - You can jump to the next stop by clicking on the "Next" button - Now, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the list - Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking on the 360, photos, or video icons

HEALTH CAREERS TECHNOLOGY

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Success is in your prognosis through the Health Careers Technology program. Learn about medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, clinical laboratory procedures, basic clinical skills, OSHA regulations and infection control. Instruction includes the use of EKG machines, Doppler machines, simulation mannequins, hospital beds, wheelchairs, autoclaves, pulse oximeters, laptop medical carts and more. Our students participate in out-of-classroom learning experiences that include observation of surgical procedures and job shadowing. Students learn CPR techniques, how to use an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator, and can earn a Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. Dual enrollment college credits are also available. In the Health Careers Technology program, health is wealth.

Cosmetology

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Enter the world of beauty through the Cosmetology program. Cosmetology students obtain the technical knowledge and skills to perform hair cutting, hair styling, permanent waving, braiding and hair coloring. They also learn how to perform facials, manicures and pedicures. Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, salon management and customer relations are emphasized. Students can earn the 1250 hours necessary to take the state Board examination at no cost to them. You could become a licensed cosmetologist before graduation, allowing you to earn money and experience that could take you to college, to salon ownership, to film locations, or around the world. Your entrance to the world of beauty is right here.