1. What is Career and Technical Education?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offer students the opportunity to enhance their education with valuable workforce skills. CTE links what students learn in the classroom with what they need to succeed in the real world.

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CTE is critical to ensuring that the United States leads in global competitiveness.

CTE actively partners with employers to design and provide high quality and dynamic programs.

CTE prepares students to succeed in further education and careers.

CTE is delivered through comprehensive programs of study aligned to the National Career Clusters framework.

CTE is a results-driven system that demonstrates a positive return on investment.

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