Programs
The mission of Thomas Edison High School of Technology is to provide students with the academic, technological, and interpersonal skills needed to achieve excellence in their chosen careers and to serve as the foundation for their continuing education.
To learn more about what Edison has to offer, see our program descriptions below. Also, click on the following link to learn more about Maryland CTE Programs of Study. Explore how Certifications and Licensures offered in MCPS, and at Edison, can translate into future career opportunities:
- Automotive Cluster
- Construction Cluster
- Human and Consumer Services Cluster
- Career Readiness Education Academy (CREA)
Automotive Cluster
The Automotive Technologies Pathway Cluster promotes and encourages the interests of college and career education related to the automotive industry. These programs actively engage students in technical and hands-on activities that provide instruction in modern, state-of-the-art technologies. Students learn concepts in three areas: theoretical, practical, and entrepreneurial, that can lead to Automotive Service Excellence Student certification.
Courses included in the cluster:
Construction Cluster
The Construction Technology Pathway Cluster promotes and encourages the interest of college and career education related to the construction industry. The programs in this cluster are based on the National Career for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards and prepares students for post-secondary education and careers, culminating in the Young American House building project. Thomas Edison High School of Technology Construction Cluster students have designed and built forty houses in the Montgomery County area. Graduates of this cluster meet Apprenticeship Training requirements and may earn industry certifications, as well as college credits through dual enrollment at Montgomery College.
Courses included in the cluster are:
- Foundations of Building Construction Technology (FBCT)
- Carpentry
- Construction Electricity
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Masonry
- Plumbing
- Principles of Architecture & CAD Technology
Human and Consumer Services Cluster
The Human and Consumer Services Cluster promotes the education and interest in the Service Industry; Health Professions; Arts, Media, and Communication; and more. This cluster's broad range of programs attracts students of varying educational and career interests. Capstone activities may include internships and mentoring from industry professionals. Students learn concepts in theoretical, practical, and entrepreneurial areas, and have opportunities to earn professional certifications and licensure.
Courses included in the cluster:
- The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (formerly The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism)
- Cosmetology
- The Academy of Health Professions
- Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts
- Graphic Design
- Law Enforcement and Leadership
- Network Operations
- Cybersecurity