The Public Service endorsement connects student's education pathways to potential career opportunities linked to public services. This pathway provides a glimpse into several specific occupations by providing labor market information and projections for each one, while also pointing the student to career exploration resources that can help them discover additional careers and labor market data for jobs associated with the Public Service endorsement. 

Within the Education and Training Career Cluster, Killeen ISD offers one Program of Study.  Select the link below to learn more information.  

The Education and Training Program of Study (click here):  prepares Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners for careers related to teaching, instruction, and creation of instructional and enrichment materials. The program of study introduces CTE learners to a wide variety of student groups and their corresponding needs. It familiarizes them with the processes for developing curriculum, coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.   

Killeen ISD pays for the cost of the certification for students enrolled in the program.  Click on the certification below to receive additional information. 

• Educational Aide I

The Certified Medical Technician Program of Study (click here):  focuses on training Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners to help the physician carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests and administer medications.  A Certified Medical Assistant works in a physician's office or a clinic setting. 



The Dental Program of Study (click here):  focuses on training Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners in dental occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients.



The Emergency Medical Technician Program of Study (click here): focuses on training Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners to respond to emergency situations, such as medical emergencies and fire-based emergencies. Students will learn how to prevent emergencies, respond appropriately and in accordance with rules and regulations during crises, and investigate and delineate the source of the emergency.  Students will be prepared to take the EMT registry exam after graduation from high school. 



Patient Care Technician Program of Study (click here):  focuses on training Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners in the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. As a Patient Care Technician you will provide basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc., acquire; distribute and administer patient care supplies; perform safety checks and ensure cleanliness inpatient rooms; accommodate the special needs of patients; accordingly, obtain EKG readings and monitor vital signs; perform phlebotomy procedures. The Patient Care Technician works in a physician's office or a clinic setting.  



Pharmacy Technician Program of Study (click here):  focuses on training Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners on how natural and synthetic chemical agents such as drugs affect biological systems. Knowledge of the properties of therapeutic agents is vital in providing quality health care. It is an ever-changing, growing body of information that continually demands greater amounts of time and education from health care workers.



Phlebotomy Program of Study (click here):  focuses on training Career and Technical Education learners about the occupations and education opportunities related to performing complex medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This program of study may also include exploration into the opportunities associated with blood laboratories as well as radiologic technology and ultrasound technology.

Pre-Nursing Program of Study (click here):   introduces Career and Technical Education learners to the knowledge and skills related to patient care.  CTE learners may learn about or practice caring for patients, routine procedures such as monitoring vital signs, development, and implementation of care plans, maintenance of medical records, and disease or pain management.  Students may focus on the healthcare systems and research system designs and make recommended modifications. 

Industry-Based Certifications Offered in Killeen ISD: Click on each certification below to receive additional information. 

• Certified Medical Assistant​
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic
• Phlebotomy Technician

Within the Human Services Career Cluster, Killeen ISD offers one Program of Study.  Select the link below to learn more information.

 The Cosmetology Program of Study (click here): Career and Technical Education (CTE) learners explore the occupations and educational opportunities related to the application of beauty treatments. These services include hairstyling, skincare, cosmetics, manicures, and pedicures. 

Killeen ISD pays for the cost of the certification for students enrolled in the program.  Click on the certification below to receive additional information.   

• Cosmetology Operator License

Within the Law & Public Service Career Cluster, Killeen ISD offers two Programs of Study.  Select the link below to learn more information.


The Law Enforcement Program of Study (click here):  teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law. Students will learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory rules and regulations as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred.

The Firefighter Program of Study (click here): focuses on training CTE learners to respond to emergency situations, such as medical emergencies and fire-based emergencies. Students will learn how to prevent emergencies, respond appropriately and in accordance with rules and regulations during crises, and investigate and delineate the source of the emergency. 

Interlocal Agreement for KISD Fire Academy

Killeen ISD pays for the cost of the certification for students enrolled in the program.  Click on each certification below to receive additional information.   

• Basic Structure Fire Suppression (Firefighter)
• Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II (Law Enforcement)