Career Technical Education

Career and Technical Education

The resources here can be utilized across the full-range of PPS career pathways. Each description of the source includes the pathways in which the resource may make the most sense.

Career & Technical Education Resources


Khan Academy Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and more.

Career Pathways: Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and Healthcare.


Coursera - Offers free courses from top universities on various CTE subjects.

Career Pathways: Business, Technology, Healthcare, and Data Science.


edX - Provides access to free online courses, including those related to CTE fields.

Career Pathways: Business, Technology, Healthcare, and Engineering.


MIT OpenCourseWare - MIT's free online course materials, including a wide range of STEM topics.

Career Pathways: Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics.


Codecademy - Ideal for students interested in programming and coding.

Career Pathways: Software Development, Web Development, and Computer Science.


Udemy - Offers both free and paid courses in various CTE areas.

Career Pathways: Various, including IT, Business, and Design.


LinkedIn Learning - Provides a free trial period for students to access a vast library of courses.

Career Pathways: Business, Technology, Design, and Marketing.


National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation - Resources and materials for students pursuing automotive careers.

Career Pathways: Automotive Technology and Mechanics


Cisco Networking Academy - Offers free online courses on networking and IT.

Career Pathways: Networking and IT.


National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) - Provides resources and materials for construction and related trades.

Career Pathways: Construction Trades and Building.


MIT App Inventor - For students interested in mobile app development.

Career Pathways: Mobile App Development and Computer Science.


Google for Education - Offers various free resources, including Google's Applied Digital Skills curriculum.,

Career Pathways: Technology, Digital Marketing, and Data Analytics.


NASA's STEM Engagement - Educational resources related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Career Pathways: Aerospace, Space Science, and Engineering.


OER Commons - A platform for open educational resources covering a wide range of subjects.

Career Pathways: Varied, including Education and STEM fields.


Virtual Job Shadow - Provides videos and resources for exploring various career pathways.

Career Pathways: Career Exploration and Planning.


SkillsUSA Connect - Offers resources, webinars, and competitions in CTE fields.

Career Pathways: CTE Competitions and Skill Development.


TED-Ed - Features educational videos and lessons on various topics.

Career Pathways: Varied, including Education and Science.


YouTube EDU - Curated educational content from various YouTube channels.

Career Pathways: Varied, from Education to DIY and Technology.