CTE Pathways
The Brooklyn STEAM Center offers twelve industry pathways under the Career & Technical Education program model.
Career & Technical Education
All of the Brooklyn STEAM Center’s CTE Programs are built to the high-quality standards required for New York State Education Department approval. All 12 pathways across the five departments (industries) have:
- Industry-relevant Curriculum based on labor market data
- Attainable/Stackable Industry Credentials
- Partnerships with Industry & Higher Education (College Credit) partners
- Work-based learning, including paid work experiences
- Individualized supports for all students to succeed
Culinary Arts + Hospitality Management
This department focuses on the professional food service industry, blending culinary skill with the operational standards required for hospitality management.
Credentials: OSHA 10, NYCDOHM Food Handlers, ServSafe Food Handlers, and NOCTI Prep Chef.
Major Pathway: Culinary Arts + Hospitality Management
Core Topics: Professional food preparation, safety and sanitation, kitchen management, and customer service.
Scholars practice their knife skills in our commercial kitchen to prepare a dish.
Scholars notate their measurements according to their developed plans to make cuts for their build.
Building Trade Systems
The Building Trade Systems department provides students with the foundational and advanced technical skills required for the construction and maintenance of modern structures.
Credentials: OSHA 30, NCCER Core, NCCER Carpentry, NCCER HVACR (Levels 1-3), EPA Section 608, and NABCEP Solar Heating Associate.
Major Pathways: Carpentry Construction Technology and Climate Control Systems (HVAC).
Core Topics: Structural framing, roofing, interior finishing, blueprint reading, refrigeration principles, heating systems, and electrical controls.
Computer Technology Systems
This department focuses on the digital infrastructure of the modern world, from software development to network security and interactive media.
Credentials: OSHA 10, Certiport ITS (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Networking, Cybersecurity), and Unity Programmer certification.
Major Pathways: Full-Stack Development, Cybersecurity, and Game Design.
Core Topics: Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Python programming, network security, digital forensics, and Unity game engine programming.
Scholars work independently to hone their cybersecurity skillset.
Scholars finalize their digital designs to create and print in our fabrication lab.
Engineering
The Engineering department offers a rigorous curriculum focused on the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of mechanical systems.
Credentials: OSHA 10, Autodesk Fusion, Rhino 6 Level 1, Haas CNC Operator, NIMS (Measurement, Materials, & Safety), and Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
Major Pathways: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Product Realization.
Core Topics: 3D modeling (Rhino, Autodesk Fusion), CNC machining (Haas Mill/Lathe), NIMS job planning, and Six Sigma quality control methodologies.
Multimedia
The Multimedia department prepares students for careers in the fast-paced world of visual storytelling, broadcasting, and professional audio production.
Credentials: OSHA 10, Adobe Certified Professional (Premiere Pro), and NOCTI Television Production.
Major Pathways: Video Production, Audio Engineering, and Live Production.
Core Topics: Visual storytelling, cinematography, Adobe Premiere Pro editing, Pro Tools audio mastering, acoustics, and live broadcast technical infrastructure.
Scholars review audio/video that they have recorded to plot out the sequencing of their produced product.