Students: Your Future Starts Here
High school is the perfect time to figure out what you’re good at — and get a head start on turning it into a career.
Indian Trails Career Cooperative gives you the chance to explore real careers, build real skills, and earn real credentials, all while you’re still in high school.
Why Career and Technical Education?
You don’t have to wait until college to start building your future. Career and Technical Education (CTE) lets you try on a career before you commit to it — so you graduate with a head start instead of a guess.
Here’s what that looks like:
Hands-On Experience
Learn by doing, not just by listening.
Weld, wire, code, cook, or care for patients in real labs and shops built for the job.
Industry Credentials
Walk across the graduation stage with certifications employers are actually looking for — not just a diploma.
Clarity, Not Guess Work
Figure out what you love — and what you don't — before you invest years and tuition dollars finding out.
Dual Credit, Real Savings
Many Indian Trails programs offer college credit alongside your high school credit, so you can start college ahead (and spend less to get there).
A path to high-wage, high-demand Careers
Our programs are built around the jobs your region actually needs filled.
Your Next Step: Talk to Your School Counselor
Ready to explore what’s possible? Your school counselor is your best resource for figuring out which Indian Trails programs are available to you, how to enroll, and what the timeline looks like.
Reach out to your counselor and ask about Indian Trails. They can walk you through your options and help you build a schedule that includes a program you’re excited about.
In the meantime, take a look at everything Indian Trails has to offer: