College and Career Institute Center – Harper Woods School District

Center Overview

Hands-on career and technical education.

Our students are prepared for both college and career success, as well as entrepreneurial endeavors. All students are required to develop a comprehensive college and career plan prior to graduation. Annually, our students earn millions of dollars in academic scholarships.

All Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are offered at the Harper Woods College and Career Institute, except for Marketing, Sales, and Services, which is located at Harper Woods High School.

CTE programs provide students with instruction and hands-on experience in applying academic skills to real-world contexts. They emphasize industry standards, workplace behaviors, and interpersonal skills necessary for internship opportunities, employment, or post-secondary education — and give students the chance to earn college credits while still in secondary education.

Entry-level industry certificationsCollege credit opportunitiesInternships & work-based learningIndustry-standard equipment

CTE Programs

Eight pathways into real careers.

All CTE students have the opportunity to earn entry-level certifications relevant to their specific programs.

Information Technology & Web Design

Networking, hardware, and web development skills for modern technology careers.

See the labs

Cooking & Related Culinary Arts

Professional kitchen training in a full commercial teaching kitchen.

See the kitchen

Graphic Design & Printing Technology

Design, prepress, and production skills using industry-standard tools.

Program details

Cybersecurity

Network defense, threat analysis, and security fundamentals. Priority access to the E-Sports Club.

Program details

Radio & Television Broadcasting

Studio production, on-air technique, audio, and video storytelling.

Program details

Construction Trades

Framing, finishing, tools, and jobsite safety with hands-on builds.

See the shop

Marketing, Sales & Services

Located at Harper Woods High School — business, marketing, and customer service pathways.

Harper Woods High School

E-Sports Club

Priority enrollment for students in IT/Web Design or Cybersecurity.

Program details

Construction Trades

Skills you can build a career on.

Students work with professional tools and materials, learning framing, finishing, measurement, and jobsite safety through real builds.

Trades students complete work-based learning in the field alongside industry partners, applying classroom instruction to genuine construction sites.

A Harper Woods CCI student using a power drill in the construction trades shop

The Facility

Built for the way careers actually work.

Open collaboration commons, technology labs, flexible classrooms, and a full commercial teaching kitchen — designed around industry-standard practice rather than traditional rows of desks.

The CCI open collaboration commons with flexible seating

Curved collaboration counter with stool seating at CCI

CCI technology lab with student workstations and a mural wall

CCI computer lab with rows of workstations

The CCI commons with meeting tables and soft seating

Culinary Arts

A commercial kitchen, not a classroom demo.

Culinary students train in a full teaching kitchen with commercial equipment, service line, and dining space — the same environment they will step into professionally.

District nutrition

The College and Career Institute commercial teaching kitchen

The CCI teaching kitchen service line and dining area

Student Organizations

Harper Woods CCI BPA Chapter.

Business Professionals of America gives CCI students competition, leadership, and professional experience beyond the classroom. Go Pioneers.

CCI BPA students at the state conference in Detroit

CCI BPA students in chapter jackets at a conference

Students holding the Harper Woods CCI BPA Chapter Go Pioneers banner — Go Pioneers

Harper Woods CCI BPA chapter students at a formal recognition event — BPA chapter recognition

Schedule / Start & End Times

CCI Center: 8:00 AM – 2:55 PM. Doors open shortly before the first bell; students should be in their first class at the start time.

Contact the office

Dress Code

CCI students follow the district dress code, plus program-specific safety requirements in shops and kitchens. Closed-toe shoes are required at all times.

View dress code (PDF)

School Calendar

Program blocks, certification testing windows, breaks, and exam periods.

Download calendar (PDF)

Announcements

CCI Center updates

Sep 14

CTE program pathways

Students can explore career and technical education programs aligned with regional workforce needs.

Oct 02

Certification opportunities

CTE students may earn entry-level certifications relevant to their programs.

Oct 20

BPA chapter competition season

Business Professionals of America members prepare for regional and state competition.

Parent Resources

Helpful school links

School Calendar

CCI Center calendar and important dates.

Program orientation, certification testing windows, career showcases, closures, and other important reminders for CCI students and families.

Aug 31First day of schoolFull day, K-12

Oct 7Fall Count DayNo field trips or assemblies

Nov 6End of 1st quarterK-12

Nov 20Thanksgiving break beginsAfter student dismissal

Dec 18Holiday break begins½ day, all students & staff

Jan 27-29Semester exams½ day, HS & MS students

Feb 15Mid-winter break beginsPre-K through 12

Mar 26Spring break beginsNo school, students & staff

Jun 15-17Final exams½ day, HS & MS students

Download full calendar (PDF)

Nutrition & Food Service

Fresh meals, every school day.

Menus, nutrition resources, and food service information for CCI students.

View Menus Nutrition info

School Contact Details

College and Career Institute Center information.

Address20570 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225

Office Hours8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Main Office Phone586-701-3239

CTE DirectorContact the district office
info@hwschools.org

Pending: The CTE Director’s name and direct email will be added once available from the district.