Preparing Young Men for Careers, College, and Life
At Vertus High School, we believe that preparing students for life after graduation begins long before they receive their diploma. That’s why Workforce Development is a cornerstone of the Vertus experience.
Our Workforce Development programs are designed to help every student discover his strengths, explore career opportunities, and develop the professional skills employers value most. Whether a student plans to enter the workforce, attend college, pursue a trade, or start his own business, he graduates with the confidence, experience, and credentials to take the next step.
At Vertus, we don’t just ask students what they want to be—we help them discover how to become successful professionals.
Learning Through Real-World Experiences
Our Workforce Development pathways use exciting, hands-on industries to teach skills that transfer to virtually every career. Students aren’t simply learning a trade—they’re learning how to think like professionals, communicate effectively, solve problems, manage money, and lead with confidence through classes like:
- Barbering & Entrepreneurship
- E-Sports, Gaming, Coding & Cybersecurity
- Music Production & Entertainment Business
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Driver Education
Beyond the Classroom
Workforce Development at Vertus extends far beyond our classrooms.
Throughout the year, students participate in:
- Career fairs and workforce expos
- College visits and campus tours
- Employer site visits
- Paid internships and apprenticeships
- Guest speakers from business and industry
- Job shadowing experiences
- Leadership conferences
- Community service and volunteer opportunities
- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy workshops
Building More Than Careers
Our mission is bigger than helping students choose a career—we are developing young men of character who are prepared to lead in the workplace and in their communities.
When a student graduates from Vertus, he leaves with:
- Professional communication skills
- Leadership and teamwork experience
- Financial literacy and entrepreneurship knowledge
- Real-world career exploration
- Industry-recognized workforce credentials
- A strong work ethic and professional mindset
- The confidence to succeed in college, careers, and life