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18 Great Reasons To Complete A Career Technical Education Program
18 Great Reasons To Complete A Career Technical Education Program
More Than Simply "Hands-On" Learning
More Than Simply "Hands-On" Learning
CTE programs stand out from required academic classes because they offer students opportunities to build a dynamic Competitive Advantage in addition to academic curriculum. CTE focuses on helping students identify their talents, interests, passions, and strengths, providing career exploration resources, industry certifications, and work-based learning experiences for them to practice their skills. Students develop technical mastery and professional skills (soft skills), which are vital in today's employment landscape, in addition to rigorous academic knowledge.
Whether students plan to start their own business, continue their formal education in college, enlist in the military, or join the workforce after graduation, CTE program completers are uniquely equipped with a myriad of valuable tools.
Here are 18 reasons to complete any CTE program during high school!
1
Make it Count!
1
Make it Count!
Enhance your high school experience by discovering and pursuing your passion.
2
Be Career and College Ready!
2
Be Career and College Ready!
Work individually and in teams to develop the expertise, confidence, and skills to be successful.
3
Explore Your Options!
3
Explore Your Options!
Merge your robust academic education with hands-on experiences to gain a powerful competitive advantage.
4
Get Connected!
4
Get Connected!
Meet students who have similar interests, talents, and strengths in a safe and dynamic team environment.
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Learn from Experts!
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Learn from Experts!
Interact with experienced and highly-qualified instructors to acquire professional, technical, and academic skills for in-demand careers.
6
Engage with Professionals!
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Engage with Professionals!
Work alongside industry partners to expand your skills, experiences, and opportunities.
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Fund Your Future!
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Fund Your Future!
Leverage your career technical experiences to earn a competitive wage and pave the way for further education or training opportunities.
8
Get Involved and Make New Friends!
8
Get Involved and Make New Friends!
Participate in fun activities, team building, student organizations, and national competitions.
9
Work with the Best!
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Work with the Best!
Utilize cutting-edge technology and equipment to experience an industry-driven curriculum taught by experts.
10
Make Connections!
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Make Connections!
Build a valuable career network of peers, experts, and employers to fast-track your success.
11
Put Your Education to Work!
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Put Your Education to Work!
Launch an exciting career to build the lifestyle you choose.
12
Succeed!
12
Succeed!
Capitalize on your talents and strengths by completing a career pathway based on your unique interests.
13
Get Ahead!
13
Get Ahead!
Earn valuable business and industry certifications, licenses, and college credits.
14
Get a Jumpstart on College!
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Get a Jumpstart on College!
Find your pathway and earn valuable college credits while in high school.
15
Save Money!
15
Save Money!
Acquire powerful career knowledge, skills, and work-based experiences while in high school, instead of paying thousands after graduation.
16
Showcase Your Abilities!
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Showcase Your Abilities!
Stand out with a dynamic competitive advantage in the career field of your choice.
17
Control Your Journey!
17
Control Your Journey!
Use your knowledge and skills to adapt to a changing world.
18
Change the World!
18
Change the World!
Elevate your talents now to significantly impact the causes that matter to you.
CAREER CONVERSATIONS
CAREER CONVERSATIONS
Parents and guardians, do you want to start having conversations with your student about careers?
Parents and guardians, do you want to start having conversations with your student about careers?
We have created a guide that connects the STEM
learning in the classroom with career opportunities.
Padres y tutores, ¿quieren empezar a conversar con sus hijos sobre carreras profesionales?
Padres y tutores, ¿quieren empezar a conversar con sus hijos sobre carreras profesionales?
Hemos creado una guía que conecta el aprendizaje STEM en el salón las oportunidades profesionales.
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