About Us

The Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy (formerly Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center) has proudly been delivering quality career and technical education to high school students and adult learners since 1972. The CTE Academy is a collaborative public education entity of six local districts: Galena, River Ridge, Scales Mound, Stockton, Warren, and West Carroll.

The Vocational Center opened its doors to students from the participating districts in the fall of 1972.  The programs offered at the Center have undergone a number of revisions over the years as career and technical needs of the districts have changed. Juniors and Seniors or students sixteen years of age are eligible to enroll in a technical program.  They must enroll at their home district with their Guidance Counselor.  CTE classes are not required, but are electives.  

The CTE Academy is funded through tuition paid by the member districts and numerous grants.  CTE classes offer dual credit through Highland Community College.  There is no cost for these credits.    

Over the years, the Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy has offered quality technical education to over 11,000 students in our community!