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Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Where Can CTE Take You?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides career-connected learning that bridges education and the workforce. By integrating rigorous academics with practical application, students engage in meaningful experiences, earn industry-recognized credentials, and develop employability skills valued by employers. CTE supports informed decision-making and ensures students graduate prepared for postsecondary education, training, and high-demand careers.
Career and Technical Education: Pathways to Graduation and Industry Credentials
Mecosta-Osceola Career Center
“CTE gives students exposure, and a head start in their careers because they can get hands on experience. This gives them a leg up because they develop multiple skill sets.”
Roger Meinert, Mecosta Osceola Career Center
Northwest Ed Career Tech
“I wanted the opportunity to work with high school students and be a mentor. I see this as building our next generation of mechanics and I enjoy it.”
Scott O'Dell, Aviation Maintenance Instructor, Northwest Ed Career Tech
Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus
“We use a lot of project-based learning activities in our program. We want to create a critical-thinking environment where problem solving is expected and valued.”
Alison Macias, Instructor, Supply Chain Management Program, KRESA Campus Connect