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  • A group of cosmetology students and their instructor stand together in a salon classroom, all wearing black outfits and aprons. Styling stations with mirrors and chairs line the room as the students pose and smile for a group photo.
  • Students in a dental assisting classroom practice hands-on skills on reclining patients in a lab setting. Each student wears protective gear and works at individual dental stations equipped with tools, overhead lights, and trays, while an instructor obser
  • Two students wearing high-visibility safety vests stand in front of a large Caterpillar telehandler in an indoor shop space, giving thumbs up while posing together.
  • A group of students stand together behind a table displaying materials for a school program, including brochures, stickers, and a bin of colorful items. Some students hold infant mannequins used for training, and all wear matching program shirts while smi
  • A line of students wearing yellow safety shirts, helmets, and backpacks walk along a sidewalk carrying tools, likely for wildland firefighting training, with open land and mountains in the background.
  • An instructor in a welding shop demonstrates a small metal piece to a student while standing at a workbench. The space includes welding equipment, safety gear, and a blue board displaying various metal samples in the background.

FAQs

  • Students can attend in grades 10-12. Some programs only allow students in grades 11-12.

    DTEC Courses At-A-Glance

  • Bus transportation is provided from all Boise High Schools. Students can also drive themselves. 

    Transfer Bus Schedule

  • Students get 2 elective credits per semester. Industry certifications and concurrent credits are also available in many programs. 

  • Students in 2nd or 3rd year programs who are employed in their field can apply for work-based learning. This allows you to work AND get credit for your DTEC program.

  • Yes! DTEC accepts open enrollment students. If you’re not currently enrolled in the Boise School District, you can apply using the Open Enrollment Form. 

    Seats are filled first by Boise School District students, but we do welcome open enrollment students in programs that have space available. 

  • We serve students in the Boise School District and the surrounding area. 

    We have 20+ programs available. 

    Over 1200 high school students are enrolled at DTEC.

  • DTEC Block 1 Periods 1-2

    DTEC Block 2 Periods 3-4

    DTEC Block 3 Periods 6-7

    DTEC Bell Schedule

  • Programs take 1-3 years to complete. 

  • The same education after you graduate costs exponentially more. Attend DTEC during high school to discover what you love – or don’t love – without the cost. 

  • Reach out to your school counselor; they will guide you through the process of signing up for DTEC programs. 

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