Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding CTE Courses
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding CTE Courses
What is the difference between a Career Cluster and a Career Pathway?
Career Clusters are groupings of occupations used as an organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction. Career pathways are sub‐groupings of occupations within a Career Cluster. Occupations are grouped into pathways based on the set of common knowledge and skills required for career success.
What is a foundation course?
A foundation course provides fundamental knowledge and skills needed for student success in secondary and postsecondary education and careers in the Career Cluster.
What is an enhancement course?
An enhancement course augments related knowledge and skills developed in foundation courses and provides for success in postsecondary education and careers in the Career Cluster.
What is a completer course?
A completer course is the second or third course in a series that builds upon skills acquired in the previous course(s). A completer course has a prerequisite.
What is a concentrator?
A concentrator is a student who has earned four or more technical credits in a Career Cluster, at least one of which is a completer course. The student may earn all four credits from foundation courses or three from foundation and one from enhancement courses for the Career Cluster.
What is the NC Career & College Promise?
The NC Career & College Promise offers North Carolina high school age students a clear, focused and affordable path to future success. Qualified North Carolina high-school age students can begin their two- or four-year college work, tuition free, while they are in high school allowing them to get a head start on their workplace and college preparation. The program is free to all students who maintain a “B” average and meet other eligibility requirements. For more information on the NC Career & College Promise, please visit www.careercollegenc.org . We have included a worksheet tab with the CCP courses currently aligned to Career Clusters. The tab is named "CCP Courses" and is located to the left of the AFNR Career Cluster worksheet.
Why should my student do a work-based learning experience such as an internship or apprenticeship?
Quality work-based learning programs benefit the students, employers, schools, and the community in a variety of ways. The following button provides a full listing of the reasons for students and parents to review :