CTE in ECE

Designing Equitable Pathways in Early Childhood Education through Career & Technical Education (CTE)

This partnership will enable students at Pontiac High School to complete an Early Childhood Education program, earn industry recognized credentials, attain post-secondary credits in high school, and post-secondary degrees. It also addresses regional and local labor market needs:

1. The needs for more qualified early childhood education teachers

2. The need for a more robust pipeline for teachers starting from high school

3. The need for teacher preparation programs to attract diverse students including those in low-income and minoritized communities

4. The need to remove significant barriers to enrollment and completion for CTE and dual enrollment programs