Industry-recognized credentials ensure that Alabama students graduate from high school globally competitive for work and post-secondary education with validated 21st century skills.

Credentials:

• Validate knowledge of skill attainment

• Increase student confidence

• Often result in higher earning potential

• Open the door for networking in a career field

• Set students apart from the competition

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning

Credentials provide students with the documented skills they need to compete in today’s economic environment. Many Alabama Career and Technical Education students pursue college where their credentials may increase their opportunities for articulated college credits. Credentialing programs produce globally-competitive students. Credentialing opportunities are available in mostl CTE program areas.

I-CAR has developed the industry's most effective, rigorous and role-specific training with its Platinum™ and Gold Class™ recognition, Welding Training & Certification™ and Career & Technical School Programs.

Collision Repair Technology offiers I-CAR's base collision repair curriculum package equivalent to the I-CAR ProLevel 1® learning path for refinishing and non-structural technicians.

Hospitality & Tourism Management introduces high school students to the world of hospitality, and the main segments of the industry: lodging, food and beverage operations, tourism, attractions and travel, and event management.

The curriculum focuses on three main goals:

1. To generate interest in and provide a foundational understanding of hospitality and the world of career opportunities within the industry

2. To present students with both career readiness and position-specific skills that will help them get started in the industry and set them on the path to success

3. To prepare students for the Hospitality & Tourism Specialist Exam.