BY CHLOE YOUNG
District aims to grow career, technical classes Georgetown ISD is looking to continue expand- ing its career and technical education program. The district may begin providing courses in entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, networking and building trades, Wes Vanicek, chief of construction and future readiness initiatives, said at a Sept. 2 board workshop. This comes as the district has adopted a goal to increase the percentage of graduates meeting criteria for college, career and military readiness from 79% in June 2025 to 90% by June 2026. What’s new This school year, GISD launched an advanced manufacturing and robotics CTE program through a partnership with CelLink Technologies and the Georgetown Manufacturing Alliance. “Students are getting industry-grade, hands-on experience in manufacturing,” Vanicek said.
GISD begins rezoning for 2026-27 year Georgetown ISD will adopt updated attendance boundaries to accommodate the opening of new schools and balance enroll- ment across campuses nearing their capac- ities, Chief of Strategic Operations Lannon Heflin said at a Sept. 2 board workshop. What’s happening GISD will rezone campuses for the 2026-27 school year to: • Open Elementary School No. 12 and Middle School No. 5 • Address capacity concerns at Williams, Wolf Ranch and Cooper elementaries • Maximize the utilization of current campuses • Plan for future growth
Georgetown ISD has:
24 CTE courses offering industry-based certification in 12 career pathways
1,371 students headed toward completion of a CTE program
A 65% passage rate for industry-based certifications
A $2.7 million increase in CTE funding since the 2020-21 school year
SOURCE: GEORGETOWN ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
“There are some of these jobs that kids can come straight out of high school making $50,000 or more as an 18-year-old with a lot of upper mobility
in the career.” How it works
Each school year, the Texas Education Agency assesses school districts on whether their students are ready to attend college, enter a career or enlist in the military after graduation.
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