

Earn tuition-free college credits as well as high school credits required for graduation.Pursue a rigorous Programs of Study to a registered apprenticeship, industry certifications and two- and four-year college options.Take classes in high schools, at skills centers and at community and technical colleges that apply math, science and other academic subjects in real-life, hands-on ways.Write a High School and Beyond Plan, with help from school career and guidance counselors, that identifies the high school and college-level academic and skills-based classes, training programs and apprenticeships that will best prepare them for their career path of choice.Explore careers in middle and high school, especially careers in high-demand, high-growth fields such as healthcare and green technologies.Whether you plan to go to work straight out of high school or eventually earn a PhD, whether you have a clear career goal or just want to learn something practical and new, you can benefit from CTE. Career and Technical Education (CTE) promotes and supports locally-based middle and high school programs that provide 21st century, academic and technical skills for all students.
