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Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education. What is CTE?. Essential component of total education system Provides technical skills, knowledge, and training in specific occupations Introduces workplace competencies Covers academic content in hands-on context. Where is CTE Offered?. Secondary schools

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Career and Technical Education

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  1. Career and Technical Education

  2. What is CTE? • Essential component of total education system • Provides technical skills, knowledge, and training in specific occupations • Introduces workplace competencies • Covers academic content in hands-on context

  3. Where is CTE Offered? • Secondary schools • Comprehensive • Vocational centers • Community colleges • Technical institutes • Skill centers • Public and private colleges

  4. What occupational areas are covered by CTE? • From exploratory to specific tech training • Organize around 16 Career Clusters • Five overall • Agriculture • Business • Family and Consumer Sciences • Health Related Occupations • Technology

  5. What is Unique About CTE? • Relevancy • Contextual and applied • Secondary-postsecondary cooperation • Transitions – Tech Prep • Accountability • Employers ensure students are prepared • Employer partnerships • Advisory boards

  6. Is There a Demand for CTE? • Employers need skilled workers • Experiencing shortage of qualified candidates • Manufacturers are spending more money on training • Workforce is aging

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