Connecting World Languages with Career Technical Education
Kimberly A. Green, NASDCTEc
• Offered In all states and most communities
• Serves middle school, high school, post secondary students and adults
CTE: A Snap Shot
• Over 14 million secondary and postsecondary students are enrolled in at least some CTE courses.
• Nearly 50% of high school students take 3 or more CTE courses.
CTE: A Snap Shot
• Academic achievement
• High school graduation
• Post secondary persistence
• Post secondary credential attainment
CTE: Success!
Reflect, Transform, Lead:
A New Vision for Career Technical Education
Our vision's core principles are:
• CTE is critical to ensuring that the United States leads in global competitiveness.
• CTE actively partners with employers to design and provide high-quality, dynamic programs.
• CTE prepares students to succeed in further education and careers.
• CTE is delivered through comprehensive programs of study aligned to The National Career Clusters Framework.
• CTE is a results-driven system that demonstrates a positive return on investment.
Agriculture Hospitality/Tourism
Architecture/Construction Human Services
Arts/Communication IT
Business Law/Public Safety
Education Manufacturing
Finance Marketing
Government STEM
Health Transportation
Career Readiness Partner Council
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