Our Mission

At Crowley's Ridge Educational Service Cooperative, we are committed to empowering educators, students, and programs with the tools they need to succeed. Our cooperative offers innovative professional development for teachers, cutting-edge technology to enhance learning opportunities in our programs, and up-to-date resources to support students in Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Stay connected and see the exciting developments within our co-op by visiting our CRESC CTE Facebook page, where we highlight achievements, updates, and opportunities.

We love to showcase the incredible work happening in our programs! If you'd like to share success stories, classroom projects, or student accomplisments, send your photos and a brief summary to our office via email - we'd be thrilled to feature them.

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Educator Spotlight

Every day, great things are happening in CTE — from innovative lessons and creative projects to community partnerships and small wins that make a big difference for students. Our teachers, counselors, career coaches, administrators, and partners all contribute to this success, and the Educator Positive Action Form is here to celebrate those efforts.

Use this form whenever you see something worth recognizing: a colleague going the extra mile, a program making an impact in the community, a team supporting one another, or even your own accomplishments. Big wins, small victories, great attitudes, and positive actions all deserve to be shared.

Each month, we’ll feature highlights from these submissions in our newsletter as a way to recognize and celebrate the people who make CTE thrive across CRESC. This is your opportunity to lift others up, shine a light on your team, and share the positive momentum happening in our schools. Remember: “Brag on others. Brag on yourself. Brag on your team. The rising tide lifts all ships.” — Tyler Tarver

Educator Positive Action Form

Perkins Plans

The Perkins V State Plan and Perkins Manual are here to help guide our CTE programs. These resources explain how Perkins funding supports classrooms, outlines the requirements we need to follow, and gives practical direction for program planning and reporting. Teachers can use these documents as a roadmap to understand how CTE connects to student success and how our programs are supported at the state and federal level.

Perkins V State Plan

2025-2026 Perkins Manual

CTSO Calendar

Our CTSOs are always on the move! Career & Technical Student Organizations provide students with incredible opportunities to grow as leaders, sharpen their skills, and connect with peers across the state and nation. From leadership conferences and hands-on workshops to competitions, service projects, and recognition events, there is always something exciting happening.

To make sure you don’t miss a single opportunity, we’ve created the CTSO Calendar—your one-stop place to find dates, details, and upcoming events for every organization. Whether you’re a student preparing for your next competition, an advisor planning chapter activities, or a parent wanting to stay in the loop, the CTSO Calendar is the best way to stay connected.

Empowering Educators: Upcoming Learning Opportunities

Stay informed and prepared with our latest professional development offerings! Explore the calendar below to find workshops, training sessions, and learning opportunities designed to support educators in enhancing their skills, integrating new technologies, and improving student outcomes. Don't miss out on valuable resources to help you grow and succeed.

Career Readiness

Preparing Students for Success Beyond the Classroom

Career Readiness is more than just learning skills - it's about preparing students to excel in the workforce and beyond. Through hands-on learning, industry recognized certifications, and essential workplace skills, we equip students with the tools they need to thrive in their chosen careers. Whether students pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or explore entrepreneurial opportunities, our programs help students build confidence, adaptability, and real-world experience.

By fostering critical thinking, communication, and technical proficiency, we ensure students are prepared not only for a job, but ready for a successful future.

Explore the links below for valuable resources on career readiness, workplace skills, and pathways to success.

Career Readiness Guides

12/11/24 Success-Ready Pathway Guide Webinar

12/11/24 Success-Ready Pathway Guide PPT

Career Readiness Guidebook

This guidebook will assist schools in determining their current Career Readiness Culture.

Early Career Experiences Guide

This guide outlines early career experiences students should experience in grades 6-8.

Success-Ready Pathway Guide

This guide outlines what a success-ready pathway looks like for all students in grades 9-12.

To view your programs of study with certifications, click on your CTE area below.

Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Career Pathways:
Agribusiness Systems
Agriculture Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Animal Systems
Food Products & Processing Systems
Natural Resources/Environmental Services Systems
Plant Systems
Cluster: Architecture & Construction
Career Pathways:
Architectural CAD
Construction
Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Career Pathways:
Advertising & Graphic Design Technology
A/V Technology & Film
Commercial Photography – Visual Arts
Digital Cinema – Journalism & Broadcasting
Fashion & Housing Design – Visual Arts
Radio Broadcasting Technology – Journalism & Broadcasting
Cluster: Business Management & Administration
Career Pathways:
Management
Medical Office Administration
Office Administration
Cluster: Education & Training
Career Pathways:
Pre-Educator – Teaching & Training
Cluster: Finance
Career Pathways:
Accounting
Banking
Business Finance
Cluster: Government & Public Administration
Career Pathways:
Air Force JROTC – National Security
Army JROTC – National Security
Marine JROTC – National Security
Navy JROTC – National Security
Cluster: Health Science
Career Pathways:
Biomedical Sciences
Medical Skills & Services – Therapeutic Services
Nursing Services – Therapeutic Services
Pharmacy Technician – Therapeutic Services
Sports Medicine – Therapeutic Services

Cluster: Hospitality & Tourism
Career Pathways:
Culinary Arts – Restaurant, Food & Beverage Services
Food Production, Management, & Services – Restaurant, Food & Beverage Services
Hospitality & Tourism
Cluster: Human Services
Career Pathways:
Consumer Services
Family and Community Services - Human and Social Services
Nutrition Science
Cluster: Information Technology
Career Pathways:
ALL Computer Science
Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Career Pathways:
Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Services
Emergency Services – Emergency & Fire Management Services
Firefighting – Emergency & Fire Management Services
Cluster: Manufacturing
Career Pathways:
Advanced Manufacturing – Maintenance, Installation, Repair or Production
Welding – Manufacturing Production
Cluster: Marketing
Career Pathways:
Digital Marketing – Marketing Research
Marketing Business Enterprise – Marketing Management
Retail Management – Merchandising
SBE Manual
Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Career Pathways:
Engineering CAD
Pre-Engineering
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Career Pathways:
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Service Technology
Aviation Technology
Medium/Heavy Truck Technology
Power Equipment Technology
Supply Chain & Logistics
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
JAG
Jobs for Arkansas Graduates (JAG) Manual

Middle Level Course Standards

Promotional Career Cards

Minimum Equipment Lists

ALL Safety Check Lists

Work-Based Learning and Industry Recognized Credentials

2024-2025 WBL Manual

IRC Tiered Table

Industry Recognized Credential Request Form

WorkKeys Curriculum and Assessment

WorkKeys Toolkit

Explore Your Future: Career Pathways in CTE

Discover exciting career opportunities through our CTE pathways! Browse the career cards below to learn about in-demand industries, required skills, and potential career paths that can help shape your future.