Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education has a long a rich history in the United States.  Today's CTE has evolved from a limited number of vocational programs available at the turn of the century into a broad system that encompasses a variety of challenging fields in diverse subject areas which are constantly evolving due to the changing global economy

Today's CTE provides students:

  • academic subject matter taught with relevance to the real world
  • employability skills, from job-related skills to workplace ethics.
  • career pathways that link secondary and postsecondary education.
  • education for additional training and degrees, especially related to workplace training, skills upgrades and career advancement.
  • provides collaborative conections between employers and the education community that deliver high-quality dynamic programs.
  • CTE is a results-driven system that demonstrates a positive return on investment. 

To learn more about the Vision of Career and Technical Educaton please visit here