Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education at Springfield Public Schools provides students with hands-on, engaging pathways that prepare them for success in both college and career. Through rigorous academic instruction paired with real-world, industry-aligned experiences, students develop essential technical, academic, and employability skills.
SPS CTE programs connect students with modern tools, workplace environments, and knowledgeable industry partners across a wide range of high-demand fields. Whether through career pathway coursework, work-based learning, internships, certifications, or involvement in student leadership organizations, learners build confidence, gain practical experience, and explore meaningful career opportunities.
By integrating classroom learning with authentic workplace experiences, Springfield Public Schools ensures students graduate ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce—and empowered to pursue the futures they envision.
Agriculture
Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. Through agricultural education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and career success.
Agriculture
These are classroom and laboratory instruction, leadership development, and experiential learning. Students in Agriculture courses will join the aligned Career and Technical Student Organization of The National FFA Association.
Business & Marketing
Business and Marketing Education courses help students build essential workplace skills, strengthen personal financial management, and develop the computer and digital literacy needed for success in today’s technology-driven world.
Business & Marketing
Business and marketing competencies are also learned through on-the-job training as well as participation in DECA, an international association of marketing students, and FBLA, a national organization of business students.
Family & Consumer Science
The FCS instructional program directly addresses the practical problems of people by identifying and responding to the needs of students and communities. This program prepares individuals for the complex and multiple roles of parent, family member, worker, citizen and leader.
Family & Consumer Sciences
Students in FACS develop essential life and career skills, including leadership, communication, decision-making, financial literacy, and effective life management. Through hands-on learning and real-world applications, they gain the confidence to navigate personal, family, and workplace responsibilities. Participation in the FCCLA student organization further enhances their experience by offering opportunities for leadership development, community involvement, and competitive events that build both personal and professional growth.
Project Lead the Way
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses that empower students to explore STEM fields through hands-on, project-based learning. PLTW pathways in Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science allow students to solve real-world problems, collaborate with peers, and develop critical thinking, technical skills, and career readiness.
Project Lead the Way
Through engaging labs, industry-aligned curriculum, and opportunities to design, build, and innovate, PLTW prepares students for success in college, careers, and the rapidly evolving STEM workforce. Students also have the opportunity to extend their learning through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) such as SkillsUSA, TSA, DECA, FBLA, and HOSA.