College and Career Technical Institute

The mission of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District is to lead and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic and personal excellence while making positive impacts in our evolving society.

Our mission is to lead the state in innovative career and technical education—offering the widest range of programs, real-world apprenticeships, dual-credit opportunities, and workforce training that connect students and community members to meaningful careers and lifelong success.

To ignite innovation and opportunity by empowering every learner to explore their passions, master high-demand skills, and pursue bold futures. We envision a thriving community where students graduate ready to excel in college, careers, and entrepreneurship—driving progress that transforms our region and inspires the next generation of leaders.

Welcome to the Pascagoula-Gautier School District College & Career Technical Institute (CCTI) and the Bridge Academies, where we lead the state in innovative career and technical education. Our center equips young adults with real 21st-century skills, offering the widest range of programs designed to prepare students for immediate employment, postsecondary education, or advanced career pathways. Committed to continuous growth and innovation, we expand and enhance our programs to provide unparalleled career exploration opportunities, maintaining our position as one of Mississippi’s most successful CTE centers. As a PLTW-certified district, we offer high school students hands-on courses in Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity—empowering learners to master in-demand skills, pursue bold futures, and positively impact our community and beyond.