George Westinghouse CTE HS

Electrical Installation

The Electrical Installation Technology pathway prepares students for careers in the electrical industry. Students learn:

Electrical theory and safety practices
Reading blueprints and schematics
Installing and maintaining electrical systems
Wiring techniques for residential and commercial buildings
Troubleshooting electrical problems
Renewable energy system installation and maintenance

The program includes hands-on training in a simulated work environment. Students can earn industry certifications and may participate in internships with local electrical contractors. Graduates are prepared for entry-level electrician positions or to pursue further education in electrical engineering. This pathway offers diverse opportunities in cutting-edge fields like solar power and automation, ensuring students have skills for the future of the electrical industry. Many program alumni have gone on to successful careers with reputable companies and enjoy fulfilling, well-compensated work in a growing job market.

Apprenticeship Programs: Many graduates enter union or non-union apprenticeship programs. These typically last 4-5 years, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Students earn while they learn, with pay increases as they progress.
Entry-Level Employment: Graduates can start as electrical helpers or junior electricians. Potential employers include construction companies, electrical contractors, and maintenance departments. Entry-level roles provide practical experience and a pathway to becoming licensed electricians.
Further Education: Some graduates pursue associate degrees in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology. Others may go on to bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management. Community colleges and technical institutes offer specialized programs in areas like renewable energy systems or industrial automation.
Specializations: Graduates can focus on specific areas such as residential wiring, commercial systems, or industrial controls. Emerging fields like solar panel installation or smart home technology offer new opportunities.
Entrepreneurship: With experience and proper licensing, graduates can start their own electrical contracting businesses.
Civil Service: Opportunities exist with city agencies for maintaining electrical systems in public buildings and infrastructure.
Green Technology: Growing demand for energy-efficient systems and renewable energy creates opportunities in sustainable electrical work.
Continuing Education: The electrical field requires ongoing learning to stay current with evolving technologies and code changes. Graduates often pursue additional certifications throughout their careers.
This pathway provides a strong foundation for various career trajectories in the electrical field, offering both immediate employment options and long-term growth potential.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts pathway introduces students to the fundamentals of professional cooking and food service management. Students learn:

Kitchen safety and sanitation
Knife skills and food preparation techniques
Nutrition and menu planning
Food Presentation, and creativity techniques
Baking and pastry arts
International cuisines
Restaurant management and operations

The program features a fully-equipped commercial kitchen where students gain hands-on experience. They also learn about food service business practices and may participate in culinary competitions or internships at local restaurants. Several industry certifications are offered throughout the program. This pathway opens doors to exciting culinary careers, from chef and pastry artist to restaurant manager, with opportunities to develop creativity, teamwork, and professionalism in a dynamic industry.

Post-graduation opportunities for Culinary Arts students include:
Entry-Level Positions: Graduates can start as prep cooks, line cooks, or baker's assistants in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or institutional food services. Some may find work in specialty food shops or as personal chefs.
Apprenticeships: Many restaurants and hotels offer apprenticeship programs where graduates can further develop their skills under experienced chefs.
Culinary School: Students may pursue advanced culinary education at institutions like the Culinary Institute of America or the Institute of Culinary Education. Options include associate's or bachelor's degrees in Culinary Arts or specialized programs in areas like Pastry Arts or Restaurant Management.
Hospitality Management: Some graduates pursue degrees in Hospitality Management, combining their culinary skills with business knowledge.
Entrepreneurship: With experience, graduates may open their own restaurants, catering businesses, food trucks, or specialty food shops.
Food Media: Opportunities exist in food styling, recipe development, or culinary writing for magazines, websites, or cookbooks . Some may pursue careers in food photography or videography.
Specialty Fields: Graduates can specialize in areas like nutrition, becoming dietary cooks in healthcare facilities. Some may focus on sustainable or farm-to-table cooking, working with local farms or in eco-conscious restaurants.
Food Science and Product Development: Some may pursue further education in food science, working on developing new food products for manufacturers.
Teaching: With experience and additional education, graduates could become culinary instructors in schools or community programs.
Travel and Tourism: Culinary skills can lead to opportunities in the cruise industry, resorts, or international restaurants.
Food Safety and Inspection: Some graduates may pursue careers as food safety inspectors or quality control specialists in the food industry.
This pathway pathway provides a strong foundation for a diverse range of career opportunities in the food service industry, from hands-on cooking roles to management and entrepreneurship. The skills learned are highly transferable and can open doors to various sectors within the food and hospitality industries.

IT Support & Cyber Security

The Information Technology pathway prepares students for careers in the rapidly evolving fields of IT and cybersecurity. Students learn:

Computer hardware and software fundamentals
Networking and cybersecurity principles
Database management
IT project management
Cloud computing and virtualization
Cyber threat detection and incident response
Ethical hacking and vulnerability assessment
Pen testing, risk management, and security policy development

The program features hands-on training with industry-standard equipment and software. Students may earn industry certifications like CompTIA A+ or Cisco CCNA. They also work on real-world projects and may participate in internships with local tech companies. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes understanding cyber risks, implementing defensive measures, cybersecurity planning and management, legal and ethical responsibilities, and lifelong learning to stay current in this fast-changing field.

Post-graduation opportunities for IT pathway students include:
Entry-Level IT Positions: Graduates can start as help desk technicians, junior network administrators, or IT support specialists. Opportunities exist in various industries, as most businesses require IT support.
Software Development: Those with strong programming skills can pursue junior developer or software tester positions. Web development roles are often available for those proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Further Education: Some graduates pursue associate degrees in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology. Others may go on to bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management. Community colleges and technical institutes offer specialized programs in areas like renewable energy systems or industrial automation.
Certifications: Graduates often continue to earn advanced certifications like CCNA, MCSE, or CEH to enhance their career prospects.
Entrepreneurship: Some graduates start their own IT consulting businesses or develop and sell software applications.
Digital Marketing: IT skills can lead to opportunities in digital marketing, combining technical knowledge with creative and analytical skills.
Data Analysis: With additional training in statistics and data visualization tools, graduates can pursue roles as junior data analysts.
IT Sales and Consulting: Some may leverage their technical knowledge in sales roles for technology companies or as IT consultants.
Government and Public Sector: IT skills are in demand in government agencies for maintaining public services and infrastructure.
Healthcare IT: Specializing in healthcare information systems can lead to roles in hospitals and medical facilities.
Education Technology: Opportunities exist in developing and maintaining educational software and systems for schools and online learning platforms.
Gaming and Virtual Reality: Those interested in game development or VR/AR technologies can pursue further specialized education in these growing fields
Robotics and Automation: IT skills form a foundation for careers in robotics and industrial automation, with additional specialized training
Continuous Learning: The IT field requires ongoing education to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies. Graduates often engage in self-study, online courses, and professional development throughout their careers
The IT pathway provides a strong technical foundation that can lead to diverse career opportunities across various industries. The skills learned are highly valued in today's digital economy, offering both immediate employment prospects and potential for long-term career growth and specialization.

Computer Science

The Computer Science pathways prepares students for careers in software, front-end, back-end development with full stack integration. Students learn:

Software Development Cycle
Project Management Techniques
HTML, CSS, JS, React.JS, various libraries & frameworks
Node.JS, Firebase Database, GitHub Version Control
Professional Portfolio Development
AI-Assisted Development & Production
Web Applications
Database implementation and management

The program features a unique fully project-based curriculum with the goal of developing applications, websites, and other software products aimed at demonstrating modern programming skills and technologies. Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in HTML & CSS, JavaScript, and many others. Real-world experiences include local tech partners to tier one global tech giants such as Google, MongoDB, etc.

Brooklyn STEAM Center

The Brooklyn STEAM Center offers five pathways under the Career & Technical Education program model.

Culinary Arts + Hospitality Management
Construction Technology
Cybersecurity
Design & Engineering
Film & Media
Full-Stack Development

In order to attend the Brooklyn STEAM Center you must be a student at one of eight partner schools (GWHS is a partner school). Click the button below to get more information about admissions, programs, etc.

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Post-graduation opportunities for Culinary Arts students include:
Entry-Level Positions: Graduates can start as prep cooks, line cooks, or baker's assistants in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or institutional food services. Some may find work in specialty food shops or as personal chefs.
Apprenticeships: Many restaurants and hotels offer apprenticeship programs where graduates can further develop their skills under experienced chefs.
Culinary School: Students may pursue advanced culinary education at institutions like the Culinary Institute of America or the Institute of Culinary Education. Options include associate's or bachelor's degrees in Culinary Arts or specialized programs in areas like Pastry Arts or Restaurant Management.
Hospitality Management: Some graduates pursue degrees in Hospitality Management, combining their culinary skills with business knowledge.
Entrepreneurship: With experience, graduates may open their own restaurants, catering businesses, food trucks, or specialty food shops.
Food Media: Opportunities exist in food styling, recipe development, or culinary writing for magazines, websites, or cookbooks . Some may pursue careers in food photography or videography.
Specialty Fields: Graduates can specialize in areas like nutrition, becoming dietary cooks in healthcare facilities. Some may focus on sustainable or farm-to-table cooking, working with local farms or in eco-conscious restaurants.
Food Science and Product Development: Some may pursue further education in food science, working on developing new food products for manufacturers.
Teaching: With experience and additional education, graduates could become culinary instructors in schools or community programs.
Travel and Tourism: Culinary skills can lead to opportunities in the cruise industry, resorts, or international restaurants.
Food Safety and Inspection: Some graduates may pursue careers as food safety inspectors or quality control specialists in the food industry.
This pathway pathway provides a strong foundation for a diverse range of career opportunities in the food service industry, from hands-on cooking roles to management and entrepreneurship. The skills learned are highly transferable and can open doors to various sectors within the food and hospitality industries.

GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL