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Louisa County High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offers hands-on courses in culinary arts, firefighting, cosmetology, building trades, automotive mechanics, nursing, and other fields, with 66.5% of the class of 2025 earning a CTE seal

The program partners with more than 120 business sponsors and placed over 160 students in internships or apprenticeships within the past school year, allowing students to earn industry certifications, licenses, and paychecks while in high school

Louisa County High School earned the Department of Education's "Distinguished School" rating and first place in the Virginia School Boards Association's 2025 Excellence in Workforce Readiness award for its automotive technology program

The automotive technology program was featured by ABC World News Tonight, The New York Times, and The Washington Post for its partnership with nonprofit Giving Words, which refurbishes vehicles for single mothers in need

The school launched a U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC program in 2025-2026 and installed state-of-the-art workspaces including 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, and laser cutters