Career Technical Education 

Career Technical Education (CTE) 

Career Technical Education (CTE) is a program that prepares students for careers and postsecondary education by providing academic, technical, and real-world knowledge, skills, and experience. CTE programs are personalized and hands-on, and allow students to explore different career fields.

CTE provides students a competitive advantage by fostering the development of the necessary skill-set and professional network to seek out technical training, collegiate opportunities, or enter the workforce as a contributing member of their industry from day one, following graduation.  

Programs are provided at secondary school sites and at the Dennis Technical Education Center (DTEC).

Program areas include:

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Business and Marketing Education

• Engineering and Technology Education

• Family Consumer Science and Human Services

• Health Professions and Public Safety

• Individualized Occupational Training

• Trades and Industry