What's new in CTE?
Did you know you can earn a math or science credit by completing some of our programs? Have you heard about our new student-to-work program? Did you know we are offering a new CTE Program - Coding! Did you know all CTE programs require, at least, 51 % of the class as lab time?
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Contact Information

Camalee West
CTE Director/NAVIT/Dual Enrollment
camaleew@snowflake.k12.az.us
It is the policy of the Snowflake Unified School District to maintain a non-discriminatory learning environment and to ensure that students are free from discrimination in any District or CTE supported program or activity on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion or disability.
Student-to-Work Program
**CTE Programs at Snowflake High School**
Accounting, Business, Drafting, Coding, Construction, Film and TV, Graphic Design, Law and Public Safety, Digital Printing, and Network Security are two-year programs. A student must complete 2 years or 2 credits to be considered a completer.
Agriscience is a three-year program. A student must complete 3 years or 3 credits to be considered a completer.
Earn a Math or Science Credit in a CTE Class!
Earn a math credit in a CTE class!!
The CTE Department has some exciting news to share with Snowflake High School students. Students can now meet their 4th math requirement in three of the CTE courses offered at SHS. The criteria to meet your 4th math credit by completing a CTE program are explained below.
1. Three of our CTE programs qualify for math credit.
Construction, Business Management, and Architectural Drafting
2. A student must complete one of the CTE programs listed below. For example – if a student wants to earn the 4th math credit in Business Management a student must take Business I and Business II.
Construction I, II, Business Management I, II, and Architectural Drafting I, II
3. A student must complete Algebra II, by their junior year, in order to qualify. If a student will be taking Algebra II during their senior year – that student will not qualify for this program.
4. Please let guidance know if you will be completing any of the CTE programs (Architectural Drafting, Business Management, and Construction) to meet your math requirement.
5. **VERY IMPORTANT** When a student meets the requirement it does not take away the number of credits that need to be earned for graduation. This just allows the student to meet their math requirement without taking the 4th math class. The requirement will be met by finishing the CTE program. A student will then have an extra credit their senior year that they can take another CTE class, college class, or take advantage of the student-to-work program.
Earn a Science Credit in Agriscience
High school students must earn 3 science credits to graduate.
Students are eligible for 1 science credit only if the student completes the Introduction to Agriscience, Plant Science, and Animal Science courses.
**VERY IMPORTANT** When a student meets the requirement it does not take away the number of credits that need to be earned for graduation. This just allows the student to meet their 3rd science requirement without taking 3 science classes. The requirement will be met by finishing the CTE program. A student will then have an extra credit their senior year that they can take another CTE class, college class, or take advantage of the student-to-work program.
*****Please contact guidance or Mrs. West with any questions.
Career and Technical Education Programs and Snowflake High School
NAVIT
Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT)
Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT) provides high school students an opportunity to participate in career and technical education programs taught through Northland Pioneer College (NPC). While taking these courses students will earn elective credits at Snowflake High School and college credits from NPC. The enhanced programs provide students the opportunity to earn industry credentials and certificates. Only juniors and seniors can participate. Interested students must fill out an application with Mrs. West. We invite all interested to learn more about our variety of programs.
Automotive
Auto Technology I, II – (for juniors/seniors, 4 credits high school)
Auto Technology III, IV – (for seniors, 4 credits high school)
This is an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified program designed for the student who is serious about a career in the automotive industry. Students completing this program would be eligible for ASE certification in the following areas: electronics/electronic systems, engine performance, brakes, suspension & steering, engine repair, heating & air conditioning, manual drive train and axles, and automatic transmissions.
The curriculum includes computer modules and simulator practice that coincides with each certification and hands-on training using donated and patron vehicles.
Northland Pioneer College (NPC) credit students will receive:
1st Semester:
ATO 116: Intro to Automotive Safety - 2 credits
ATO 118: Electrical I - 3 credits
ATO 120: Electrical II- 3 credits
ATO 122: Electrical III - 3 credits
2nd Semester:
ATO 124: Engine Repair- 3 credits
ATO 126: Engine Repair II - 3 credits
ATO 128: Engine Performance I - 3 credits
ATO 130: Engine Performance II - 3 credits
3rd Semester:
ATO 216: Suspension and Steering - 4 credits
ATO 218: Automatic Transmission - 4 credits
ATO 226: Automotive Diesel - 4 credits
4th Semester:
ATO 220: Manual Transmission - 4 credits
ATO 222: Brake Systems- 4 credits
ATO 224: HVAC Systems- 4 credits
Students rotate through the following courses over a four-semester sequence in which the exact order varies each year.
Periods that the class will meet:
Classes will be taught at NPC, Show Low, from 7:45 to 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees for the class.
Automotive technology program credits may be applied toward a certificate of applied science or an associate of applied science degree at Northland Pioneer College.
CNA (Nursing Assistant)
CNA is a one-semester course that is open to seniors only. During this course, students will learn how to provide basic care to patients in residential care facilities. This course will qualify students to take the Arizona State Board of Nursing Exam to become certified or licensed nursing assistants (CNA/LNA). Students are required to have a TB test, provide a DPS fingerprint clearance card, as well as purchase scrubs and several other supplies in order to participate in the program. NAVIT will pay for tuition, books, and fees. Students are also required to pay for the state board exam.
Courses are taken at Northland Pioneer College:
NAT 101: Nursing Assistant (5 credits)
HES 170: Medical Terminology (3 credits)
HES 145: (3 credits)
EMT 104: CPR & First Aid (.5 credits)
Periods that the class will meet:
Most classes will be taught at NPC, Snowflake from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Students must provide their own transportation to and from the program.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees for the class.
Clinicals will start halfway through the semester. They are usually in Show low or Pinetop.
Computer Repair and Maintenance Program
This class is for seniors only - 4 credits high school.
Students will have the opportunity to earn an Industry Certificate in CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+ Certificate, and CompTIA Network+ Certificate.
1st Semester:
CIS 107: IT Fundamentals & ITF Certification Prep - 3 CreditsCIS 141: A+ Certification Preparation - 3 Credits
CIS 142: A+ Certification Preparation - 3 Credits
CIS 130: Information Security Fundamentals - 3 Credits
2nd Semester:
CIS 145: Network+ Certification Preparation - 3 Credits
CIS 161: Microsoft Operating System - 3 Credits
CIS 230: Operating System Security - 3 Credits
CIS 232: Network Security - 3 credits
Classes will be taught at NPC, Show Low, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees.
Cosmetology
Cosmetology I, II - (for juniors/seniors, 4 credits high school)
Cosmetology III, IV - (for seniors, 4 credits high school)
Prerequisite:
Completion of 10th grade or equivalent.
1 Math
1 Science
2 English
2.6 un-weighted GPA
Students will learn skills such as shampooing/conditioning/deep condition, haircutting, permanent waving, highlighting/coloring, and relaxing. In addition, they will learn to braid, flat iron, curl, and design hairstyles. They will also have an introduction to nails and skin.
Related occupations include hair color specialists, texture specialist, cutting specialist, salon trainer, nail technician, cosmetology instructor, film or theatrical hairstylist and editorial, manicurist/pedicurist, skincare specialist, braid technician, and platform artist.
Students must complete the state requirement of 1,100 clock hours in the hairstyling classroom.
Students may opt to complete the cosmetology program which has a state requirement of 1,600 hours. Students may use their hairstyling hours toward their cosmetology license.
Northland Pioneer College (NPC) credit students will receive:
1st Semester:
COS 142: Introduction to Hair Care - 6 credits
COS 143: Introduction to Basic Skin Care - 2 credits
COS 144: Introduction Basic Nail Care - 2 credits
2nd Semester:
COS 145: Law & Ethics for a Beauty Professional - 3 credits
COS 146: Scientific Concepts I - 3 credits
COS 231: Advanced Hair Care I - 3 credits3rd Semester:
COS 107: Business Skills I - 3 credits
COS 232: Advanced Hair Care II - 3 credits
COS 147: Scientific Concepts II - 3 credits
4th Semester:
COS 108: Business Skills II - 3 credits
COS 233: Advanced Hair Care III - 3 credits
COS 240: Prepare for Licensure - 2 credits
Periods that the class will meet:
Classes will be taught at NPC, Show Low, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees for the hairstyling program (1100 hours). Students who opt to finish the cosmetology program (1600 hours) will need to pay for additional 500 hours.
Student’s personal costs for the program:
Students must pay a $400 deposit for cosmetology and supplies which can be reimbursed upon completion of the State Board Exam.
Hairstyling/cosmetology program credits may be applied toward a certificate of applied science or an associate of applied science degree at Northland Pioneer College. Completion of the certificate of proficiency prepares students to meet the state licensure examination requirement.
Energy and Industrial Technology (formerly Mechatronics)
EIT I, II – (for juniors/seniors, 4 credits high school)
EIT III, IV– (for seniors, 4 credits high school)
NPC's Energy and Industrial Technician (EIT) program prepares students to be technicians, operators, and maintenance workers capable of understanding the entire industrial system within which they work. Core courses cover a range of complex related mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, thermal, and sensory control systems in an ever-changing industrial or energy production environment.
Northland Pioneer College (NPC) credit students will receive:
1st Semester:
EIT 100: Intro to Mechatronics - 4 credits
EIT 130: Industrial Electrical Systems - 4 credits
EIT 160: Rotating Electrical Machines - 4 credits2nd Semester:
EIT 120: Industrial Mechanics I - 6 credits
EIT 150: Industrial Mechanics II - 6 credits3rd Semester:
EIT 140: Intro. to Programmable & Instrumentation - 4 credits
EIT 220: Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers - 4 credits
EIT 205: Process Control & Instrumentation - 4 credits4th Semester:
EIT 200: Robotics & Motion Control - 4 credits
EIT 235: Integrated Manufacturing Systems - 3 credits
EIT 241: Hydraulic Troubleshooting - 4 creditsTotal: 46 credits
Periods that the class will meet:
Classes will be taught at PDC, Holbrook, from 7:45 to 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Students must provide their own transportation to and from the program.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees for the class.
Energy and Industrial Technician credits may be applied toward a certificate of applied science or an associate of applied science degree at Northland Pioneer College.
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Fire Science I, II
This class is for seniors only - 4 credits high school.
The fire science program, in cooperation with the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the fire departments throughout the NAVIT district trains fire department personnel in firefighting operations and the use of equipment. The firefighter is an indispensable asset to the small and rural communities within the district. Those persons seeking career opportunities should understand that a greater number of jobs exist in all metropolitan and suburban areas of the state as well as the nation.
Employment areas related to firefighting include fire inspectors, arson investigation, fire prevention specialists, insurance investigators, hazardous material specialists, business/industry fire protection system engineers, etc.
Northland Pioneer College (NPC) credit students will receive:
1st Semester:
FRS 103: Firefighter I - 10 credits
FRS 126: Rope Rescue I - 1 credit
FRS 127: Rope Rescue II - 1 credit
FRS 128: Rope Rescue III - 1credit
FRS 130: Incident Command System - 1 credit
FRS 150: Wildland Firefighter - 2 credits
FRS 203: Fire Prevention - 3 credits2nd Semester:
FRS 105: Firefighter II - 4 credits
FRS 110: HazMat. For First Responder - 2 credits
FRS 139: Confined space Operations - 3 credits
FRS 201: Fire Protection Systems - 3 credits
FRS 208: FRS 208 Principles of Fire & Emerg - 3 credits
Periods that the class will meet:
Classes will be taught at NPC, Taylor, from 7:40 to 10:40 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Classes will be held at the NPC Jake Flake Emergency Services Training Center in Taylor.
Students must provide their own transportation to and from the program.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees for the class.
Fire science program credits may be applied toward a certificate of applied science or an associate of applied science degree at Northland Pioneer College.
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant I, II (for juniors/seniors, 4 credits high school)
Medical Assistant III, IV (for seniors, 4 credits high school)
The medical assistant program provides training in basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Administrative training includes courses in software application, word processing, medical transcription, insurance billing, and coding. In addition, students engage in laboratory training in phlebotomy, medication administration, electrocardiography, vital sign measurement, and preparation for physical and specialty exams. This program meets or exceeds the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners' training requirements (R4-15-301 and R4-16-302).
Northland Pioneer College (NPC) credit students will receive:
1st Semester:
BUS 119: Medical Office Administrative Procedures - 3 credits
HES 145: Nutrition - 3 credits
HES 170: Medical Terminology - 3 credits
HES 101 (MAT101): Basic Technical Mathematics - 3 credits
HES099X: NAVIT Lab - 0 credits
2nd Semester:
HES 180: Basic Pharmacology - 3 credits
HES 190: Human Body in Health and Disease - 4 credits
HES099X: NAVIT Lab - 0 creditsHES 120: Law & Ethics of Health Care Professionals - 3 credits
3rd Semester:
BUS 231: Microsoft Office Level I - 3 credits
MDA 124: Clinical Procedures I - 5 credits
HES099X: NAVIT Lab - 0 credits
4th Semester
MDA 125: Clinical Procedures II - 5 credits
HES099X: NAVIT Lab - 0 creditsBUS 183: Electronic Medical Records - 3 credits
EMT 104: CPR & First Aid - .5 credits
Periods that the class will meet:
Some classes will be taught at NPC, Show Low, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Some classes will be taught at SCC, Snowflake, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
District transportation is available for Show Low classes. Students must provide their own transportation to the SCC campus.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees for the class.
Medical assistant credits may be applied toward a certificate of applied science or an associate of applied science degree at Northland Pioneer College.
Welding
Welding I, II (for juniors/seniors, 4 credits high school)
Students learn basic welding safety and basic arch and acetylene welds. They apply their skills to district projects and can choose personal projects after they pass off their basic welds.
Welding III, IV (for seniors, 4 credits high school)
The welding program is designed to teach incremental levels of welding skills and prepares students to test for national certifications such as AWS entry-level welder and NCCER level I entry and level II advanced welder certification. Students will also be prepared to test for specific welding code applications such as AWS, API, and ASME Sec IX certification.
Each certificate acknowledges acquired skills in various forms of welding, cutting, base metal preparation, welding inspection, safety, and metallurgy.
Credits students will receive from NPC: Each level is a one-year-long program. This is a one or two-year program.
Level I Entry Level Welder
1st Semester
WLD 100: Safety & Math - 2 credits
WLD 170: Metal Preparation, Quality & Alignment - 2 credits
WLD 171: Welding Cutting Processes - 2 credits
WLD 172: SMAW Arc - 3 credits
WLD 173: SMAW Open Root Plate - 2 credits2nd Semester
WLD 174: SMAW V-groove with Backing - 2 credits
WLD 175: GMAW Plate - 3 credits
WLD 176: FCAW Plate - 3 credits
WLD 177: GTAW (TIG) Plate - 3 credits
WLD 178: Metallurgy, Drawing & Symbols - 2 credits
Level II Advanced Welder
3rd Semester
WLD 280: GMAW Pipe - 3 credits
WLD 281: FCAW Pipe - 3 credits
WLD 282: GTAW CS Pipe - 3 credits
WLD 283: GTAW LA and SS Pipe - 3 credits4th Semester
WLD 284: SMAW CS Pipe - 3 credits
WLD 179: AWS Prep - 2 credits
WLD 200: AWS Certification - 4 credits
WLD 134: Fundamentals of Plastic Welding - 3 credits
Periods that the class will meet:
Classes will be taught at NAVIT Welding Shop, 1230 West Thornton, Show Low, from 7:45 to 10:45 a.m., Monday through Friday.
The NAVIT program will pay tuition and fees for the class.
Welding credits may be applied toward a certificate of applied science or an associate of applied science degree at Northland Pioneer College.