Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares Montana K-12 students for a wide range of careers and post secondary education programs. CTE courses are found in Montana's middle schools, high schools and career centers.
CTE courses provide students with life and employment skills to make them highly desirable employees in today's modern workforce.
Montana Industrial Technology Education works to give students the best access to career fields and trainings during their time in highschool. In hopes to best support them in the future!
The Technology Student Association (TSA) enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations.
The CTE Specialists have been assigned regionally to schools. The regions are Eastern, Northcentral, Northwest, Southcentral, and Southwest. These assignments will be used to review the 2025- 2026 Perkins Grant application and any remaining 2024-2025 amendments. If you have any questions or need assistance, our team of specialists is available to support you.
Vacant Until Filed - Shannon - South Central (Gray)
Health Science Specialist
Email: Shannon.Boswell@mt.gov
Kaitlin Trutzel - North West (Blue)
Industrial Technology Education Specialist
Email: Kaitlin.Trutzel@mt.gov
Ethan Igo - Eastern (Magenta)
Business Education Specialist
Email: ethan.igo@mt.gov
Montana Colleges & Universities (Gold Stars)
Shannon Boswell (Purple)
Career Technical and Adult Education Director
Email: Shannon.Boswell@mt.gov
Gayla Randel- South West (Orange)
Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist
Email: gayla.randel@mt.gov
Eric Tilleman - North Central (Green)
Agricultural Education Specialist
Email: eric.tilleman@mt.gov