CTE Pathways Video Contest 

🎬 CTE Pathways Video Skit Contest — Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 27, 2026

Are you a creative storyteller with a knack for video production? Do you want to win a scholarship while showcasing the power of Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

We’re awarding two scholarships — one for a high school student(s) and one for a college student(s) — to the creators of the most unique and engaging commercial video skit!

🎥 Contest Theme:

Have you seen Cobra Kai? There is a scene at the end of the show where students are receiving guidance on future possibilities. It could be interpreted from this guidance that students that have struggled in high school should only consider the trade schools, like a form of punishment for not performing well in high school. The scene could further be interpreted that some jobs and paths are lesser than others and a route towards failure. In response to this, KACTE would like to see what could have happened after this scene.

Create a short commercial-style video skit script featuring a school counselor who faces a series of real-life challenges — from car troubles to housing issues to financial dilemmas. The twist? Each problem is solved by hiring skilled professionals who followed CTE pathways — and they’re earning top dollar for their expertise!

Your skit should highlight:

• The value of CTE careers and pride in the chosen career

• The importance of skilled trades and technical education

• How CTE professionals solve everyday problems — and get paid well doing it!

🏆 Prizes:

• 1 High School Student Winner: $1000 Scholarship

• 1 College Student Winner: $1000 Scholarship

📅 Deadline:

Submit your video script by February 27th, 2026

📜 Rules:

• Open to current high school and college students

• Video length: 1–3 minutes

• Must be original content

• Must clearly demonstrate the impact of CTE careers

• Must be in a student or group of students in a CTE Career Pathway or Major

📩 How to Enter:

Send your script submission to Kiley.Whitaker@jefferson.kyschools.us
Include your name, school, grade/year, CTE pathway/major and contact information.

Get creative. Get inspired. Have fun and show the world how CTE changes lives — and win a scholarship while you're at it!

CTE Pathways Video Skit Script Contest – Scoring Rubric

Each category is scored on a 1–3 scale: 

1 = Needs Improvement | 2 = Meets Expectations | 3 = Excellent

Category

Score 1

Score 2

Score 3

Judge Score

Creativity

Needs Improvement: Lacks originality; concept is predictable or unclear.

Meets Expectations: Shows some creativity; storyline is moderately engaging.

Excellent: Highly original and innovative; storyline is compelling and unique.

Completeness

Needs Improvement: Missing key contest requirements or unclear theme.

Meets Expectations: Meets most requirements; theme is present but could be stronger, lacks details on spoken lines.

Excellent: Fully meets all requirements; theme is clear and well-executed, script is complete with all roles, speaking lines and scenes.

Fun Factor

Needs Improvement: Video script is dull or fails to hold attention.

Meets Expectations: Some entertaining elements; moderately engaging.

Excellent: Highly entertaining and enjoyable; keeps audience engaged throughout.

CTE Value

Needs Improvement: Minimal reference to CTE careers or unclear impact.

Meets Expectations: Highlights CTE careers but lacks strong emphasis.

Excellent: Clearly demonstrates CTE career value, well-paying jobs, need for CTE students and real-world impact.

Total Score: ____ / 12