The Career and Technology Education (CTE) program at Baird ISD is growing to provide unique educational opportunities for our students to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment in our modern technological society.  We believe that a highly educated and skilled workforce is essential, both for the economic prosperity of our community and for our students to have a meaningful and rewarding career. Technically skilled and highly educated individuals are needed at all levels business and industry.

Our CTE programs are focused on:

• Offering the ability to earn industry-recognized certifications
• Providing pathways to college and postsecondary opportunities after high school
• Developing relationships with regional businesses and industries
• Offering leadership developement opportunities through CTE student organizations

Baird ISD currently offers five programs of study across five career clusters.  These programs include:

• Welding
• Early Learning
• Animal Science
• Web Development
• Nursing Science

It is the policy of Baird Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its programs, services or activities 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.