Cardwell Prep

Cardwell Career Prep serves students who want to excel in a non-traditional high school setting, and those who attend Cardwell can also participate in career development programs offered at Irving ISD’s James A. Ratteree Career Development Center.

Students attending Cardwell Prep will have an opportunity to take these career and technical education courses.

CTE Course Descriptions

School of Automotive Technologies
Students enrolled in the School of Automotive Technologies will be part of this pathway that provides an inside look into the industry:
- Automotive Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Collision Repair
Students can earn ASE Brakes, Engine Repair, and Electrical Systems certifications through this career pathway.
School of Cosmetology
Students enrolled in the School of Cosmetology will be part of this pathway that provides an inside look into the industry:
- Cosmetology
Students can earn a Cosmetology Operator License certification through this career pathway.
School of Workforce Readiness
Students enrolled in the School of Workforce Readiness will be part of this pathway that provides an inside look into the industry:
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Sales
Students can earn Microsoft Office Excel and Word certifications through this career pathway.