At one time or an other , a parent/guardian will be faced with this question. As a parent we want our children to do better than we have, own a nicer home have more status with the neighbor or within the family itself. And for years we have been told that to reach these and many other social goals, the academic route was the road to follow. 

However, the notion that trade certification is inferior to a college degree is no longer valid. Many trades today earn six figure incomes. Just look at the hourly rate of electricians and plumbers. Furthermore, there is a real need for “hands on” professionals. The world may change but we still build houses, machines and robotics. 

We are fortunate to offer many CTE programs right here in the Virgin Islands, giving your child the opportunity to find out first hand what they are good at.  After all there is nothing worse than to invest time and money into an education a person either never works in or is unhappy having to perform daily. 

So let them dream, be happy and soar to heights we only can imagine, Mars and the stars are only as far as the next CTE professional away…..

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