Career and Technical Education Programs of Study and Career Field Course Standards

Career Education Programs of Study and Course Standards are located on the Career Education Standards Webpage. This includes Programs of Study and Course Standards within the following Career Fields:

In response to the strategic priorities outlined in Nebraska’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) Perkins V State Plan, Nebraska business and industry leaders and postsecondary educators were engaged to inform and recommend any needed updates or revisions to the existing State Model Programs of Study. These updates ensure alignment of CTE programs and coursework with the needs of Nebraska’s evolving workforce. These recommendations were taken under consideration as Nebraska educators met to update and revise State Model Programs of Study. This work occurred between December 2020 – December 2021.

The updated State Model Programs of Study, including course-based standards, are located on the program of study webpage. Additional resources are forthcoming, including instructional supports and guidance for implementation. To allow adequate time for schools to update courses, these updated Programs of Study will be implemented in the 2023-2024 school year.