Career and Technical Education
Career Technical Education (CTE) at DCTC
The ISD 917 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide free CTE education for high school students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades for our member districts in the south metro. Students are bused from their resident district to attend 100-minute CTE classes in our hands-on, technology-rich learning and working environments at ISD 917 as part of their school day.
ISD 917 CTE Programs for 2025-2026:
- Construction Trades
- Cybersecurity
- Graphics
- Heavy Duty Truck
- Mechatronics
- Total Auto Care
- Video Game Animation & Design
About Career Technical Education (CTE)
Co-located on the campus of Dakota County Technical College (DCTC), ISD 917 CTE programs provide hands-on experience with curriculum, materials, and equipment that meet industry standards to prepare them for post-secondary learning and/or the workforce. 10th-12th grade students from our nine member districts are eligible for our CTE programs.
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ISD 917's CTE programs support students along educational pipelines that lead to high-skill, high-wage careers. Our district is part of the Dakota County Perkins Consortium that supports collaboration among local districts and Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) to emphasize quality and equity, encourage and incentivize innovation, strengthen partnerships, and increase employment opportunities for populations who are chronically unemployed or under-employed.
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ISD 917 staff coordinate with students' home districts to provide CTE students with special education and/or related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
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Member District Transportation Number Special Education Number Special School District 6, South St. Paul 651-451-1375 651-457-9496 Independent School District 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage 952-985-7500 952-707-2069 Independent School District 192, Farmington 651-463-8689 651-463-5023 Independent School District 194, Lakeville 952-985-7513 952-232-2011 Independent School District 195, Randolph 507-263-2151 507-645-4773 Independent School District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan 651-423-7685 651-423-7626 Independent School District 197, Mendota Heights-Eagan-West St. Paul 651-403-8321 651-403-7011 Independent School District 199, Inver Grove Heights 651-306-7095 651-306-7821 Independent School District 200, Hastings 651-437-1888 651-480-7016 Independent School District 271, Bloomington 952-681-6300 952-681-6508 -
ISD 917 CTE students receive their school meals from their home districts. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our School Counselor.
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To enroll, students should visit with their home school's counselor for an application form or call 651-423-8458 for more information.