Strengthening Nebraska’s High-Quality CTE System

From a beginning in the early 1900’s that focused on training young men to return to the farm, CTE has been an important part of education in Nebraska. For over a century, as part of comprehensive high schools and postsecondary institutions, CTE has provided students with necessary academic, technical, and career readiness skills for postsecondary education and employment. But Nebraska and our world continue to evolve. Moving from a reliance on the steam engine to the everyday use of the search engine, rapid changes in artificial intelligence, automation, globalization, shifting demographics, growing student loan debt, and increased emphasis on educational accountability have provided the impetus for strengthening the design and delivery of CTE in Nebraska.

Work Based Learning will be available for all Seniors beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.  This approach to learning offers opportunities for students to gain qualifications while developing new skills that can help them in their career progression.  If you are interested in working with Conestoga or learning more about the process please contact Jeff Brokaw and jbrokaw@conestogacougars.org