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CTE PATHWAYS
Career Technical Education (CTE) is an education pathway that provides students with the academic, technical, and real world knowledge, skills and experience they need to be prepared for a variety of career options. CTE gives students training and skills in many different types of careers in high growth industries such as science and technology, healthcare, and business management. CTE programs are personalized, hands-on, and let students explore different career fields. CTE is part of the high school experience, and prepares students for the full range of opportunities after high school, including college and careers.
CTE Helps Students Prepare for the Real World
CTE gives purpose to learning by emphasizing real-world skills and practical knowledge. Students receive hands-on training, mentoring, and internships from employers in their community. They also learn how to develop a resume and interview for a job. These additional tools and experiences make school more relevant and ensure students are ready for the real world.
CTE Students Get More from High School
CTE gives learning a boost. It combines regular academic courses with career-focused courses, skill-building, mentoring, and work opportunities to give students extra preparation for college and careers. CTE students also do better in class because the hands-on experience makes academic subjects more engaging and more interesting. CTE students have a significantly greater high school graduation rate than the national average.
CTE Allows Students to Explore More Possibilities
CTE gives students opportunities to figure out what they are passionate about and want to do after high school. Students explore a range of career options based on what they love to do and do well. CTE helps students build confidence and leadership skills to meet their goals in and out of the classroom.
CTE Gives Students an Extra Advantage
CTE gives students a head start on both college and careers through specialized classes, mentoring, and work experiences in fields where jobs are in demand - like health care, engineering, and information technology. When young people develop valuable skills, make connections, and build a network while they are in high school, they have an inside track on a successful career.
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