Career & Technical Education (CTE) Student Resources

Opportunity Central’s core purpose is to strengthen our Forney High School and North Forney High School students’ career and technical education programs (CTE). Through hands on, real-world work experience, the students are able to gain true skills prior to graduation. More than just a classroom education, the OC allows our students the opportunity to build strong foundations in their chosen technical field. The following are the CTE programs housed at the OC:

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Hospitality & Event Planning

  • Marketing & Sales

  • Healthcare Diagnostics

  • Healthcare Therapeutic

  • Exercise Science & Wellness

  • Cosmetology

  • Emergency Services

  • Education & Training

  • Law Enforcement

  • Automotive Technology

  • Construction Management

  • Electrical Technology

  • Graphic Design

  • Digital Communications

  • Fashion Design

  • Floral Design

  • Commercial Photography

  • Programming & Design

  • Engineering

Forney ISD is also proud to offer CTE programs that are housed at Forney High School or North Forney High School. Students in these programs will also have opportunities to work with the partner businesses at the OC as well as work within the pre-existing businesses on the high school campuses such as The Local Cafe and Off the Leash Doggy Daycare. These programs are housed at either Forney High School or North Forney High School:

  • Animal Science

  • HVAC

  • Industrial Arts/Welding

  • IT Networking & Support

  • Culinary Arts

Dual Credit

Are you interested in earning college credit while in high school? Check out the Dual credit program.

CTE Programs

Career & Technical Education - Learn technical skills and get real world experience - while in school!

Student Worker

There are opportunities available to work with different departments. Check out open positions.

Student Engagement

Exciting programs just for the students - esports, STEAM camps, intramural sports, & more!