NOTE: Students who select this course must also be enrolled in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). The content in this course is structured on career preparation focusing on comprehension and communication skills. Professionalism, teamwork, reliability, leadership, and responsibility are stressed in all aspects of the course. A professional portfolio is finalized in this course to prepare for employment and/or technical school. This course will combine traditional academic education with a concentration on career readiness. Course units focus on vocabulary development, reading comprehension (fictional and non-fictional texts), writing effectiveness, and verbal communication skills. If a student withdraws from LCTI, that student will also be withdrawn from this course and required to enroll in course English 4 CP (142)