CTE is preparing students of all ages to help drive America’s success and vitality.
Career Technical Education (CTE)
"programs are changing, evolving, and innovating to better serve the country’s needs. CTE is preparing students of all ages to help drive America’s success and vitality. Further, it is creating an educational environment that integrates core academics with real-world relevance. CTE is leading this change, transforming expectations, and making a difference for students, for secondary and postsecondary schools, for businesses and industry—for America."
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education (CTE) for the 21st Century Act ensures all students can benefit from high-quality CTE programs that prepare them for high-skill, high-wage employment.
Learn MoreCareer and Technical Education (CTE) is an educational model that aligns secondary and postsecondary education to labor market demand, and provides students with the technical, academic, and employability knowledge and skills they need for success.
Learn MoreThe U.S. Department of Education has established 16 broad Career Clusters consisting of entry-level through professional-level occupations in a broad industry area.
Learn MorePerkins V represents an important opportunity to expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow career and technical education programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value.
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