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Career & Technical Education Career & Technical Education (CTE)(CTE)Created by: The University of North Texas in partnership
with the Texas Education Agency Special Thanks to Jacqueline Kennedy for her work
on this professional development module.
What is Career and Technical Education?“Career and technical education is a large and diverse
educational enterprise spanning both secondary and
postsecondary education. It encompasses a
tremendous number of programs designed to prepare
students for employment and for living” (Scott, J. L.,
& Sarkees-Wircenski, M.,2004, p. 2).
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History of the Legislation1917: Smith-Hughes Act
1963: The Vocational Education Act of 1963; Amended (’68, ’72, & ’76)
1984: The Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act
1990: The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (Perkins II)
1998: The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act (Perkins III)
2006: The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins IV)
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Funding Source
Carl D. Perkins federal funding supports Career and
Technical Education to improve curriculum and
technology, and provide opportunities for students in
grades 9-12 to pursue specific career and technical
training of their choice.
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High School Reform
“American high schools are obsolete. By obsolete, I mean that our high schools, even when they are working exactly as designed, cannot teach our kids what they need to know today. Training the workforce of tomorrow with high schools of today is like trying to teach kids about today’s computers on a 50-year-old mainframe. It’s the wrong tool for the times.”
-Bill Gates, Founder and Chairman, Microsoft Corp.
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New vs. Old
Then (Vocational) Now (CTE)For some students For all students
For a few jobs For all careers
6 to 7 program areas 16 clusters; 81 programs of study
In lieu of academics Aligns and supports academics
High school focused High school and college partnerships
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Purpose of Career and Technical EducationPast Purpose:
To prepare students for entry-level jobs in occupations requiring less than a 4-year degree.
Current Purpose:
To provide individuals with coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.(Source: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006)
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CTE EmphasisCTE programs lead directly to entry-level employment and postsecondary education/training. Increased emphasis is placed on preparing all CTE students with higher-level technical and academic skills.
CTE programs help students achieve academic success, experience increases in earnings and improved employment outcomes, reduce dropout and absentee rates, and achieve postsecondary success.
(Source: http://www.acteonline.org/policy/legislative_issues/upload/Competitiveness.pdf)
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Texas MissionThe mission of CTE in Texas is based on the
understanding that a rigorous academic foundation
contributes to success in school and life, that all
students are entitled to equal educational
opportunities, and that CTE programs complement and
enhance academic preparation by enabling students to
apply academic principles and technical skills essential
for career success (NASDCTEC).
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Texas State Profile
Public High Schools: 1,704Students in Public High Schools: 1,491,851
Total number of CTE Students: 1,491,851 • Secondary Students Enrolled in CTE: 1,053,917 • Postsecondary Students Enrolled in CTE: 437,934
(Sources: http://www.acteonline.org/resource_center/TX_profile.cfm)
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AchieveTexas“AchieveTexas is designed to help students (and their parents) make wise education choices. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education. When
schools integrate academic and technical education,
students can see the “usefulness” of what they are
learning. The system also facilitates a seamless
transition from secondary to postsecondary opportunities.”
(Source: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/achievetexas/index.html )
So where do Career Clusters fit in? What are they?
• Career Clusters are groupings of occupations and industries
• A Program of Study (POS) is the plan to get students from high school entry to success in careers and postsecondary education (Also known as a Career Pathway or Plan of Study)
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16 Career Clusters
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources• Food Products and Processing Systems• Plant Systems• Animal Systems• Power, Structural & Technical Systems• Natural Resources Systems• Environmental Service Systems• Agribusiness Systems
Programs of Study
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Architecture & Construction
• Design/Pre-Construction• Construction
• Maintenance/Operations Programs of Study
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Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications• Audio & Video Technology & Film• Printing Technology• Visual Arts• Performing Arts• Journalism & Broadcasting
• Telecommunications
Programs of Study
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Business, Management & Administration• Management• Business Financial Management &
Accounting• Human Resources• Business Analysis• Marketing • Administrative & Information Support
Programs of Study
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Education & Training
• Administration & Administrative Support• Professional Support Services• Teaching/Training Programs of
Study
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Finance
• Financial & Investment Planning• Business Financial Management• Banking & Related Services• Insurance Services
Programs of Study
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Government & Public Administration• Governance• National Security• Foreign Service• Planning• Revenue & Taxation• Regulation• Public Management & Administration
Programs of Study
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Health Science
• Therapeutic Services• Diagnostic Services• Health Informatics• Support Services
• Biotechnology Research & Development
Programs of Study
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Hospitality & Tourism
• Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services• Lodging• Travel & Tourism• Recreation, Amusements & Attractions
Programs of Study
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Human Services
• Early Childhood Development & Services• Counseling & Mental Health Services• Family & Community Services• Personal Care Services• Consumer Services
Programs of Study
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Information Technology
• Network Systems• Information Support & Services• Interactive Media• Programming & Software Development
Programs of Study
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security• Correction Services• Emergency & Fire Management Services• Security & Protective Services• Law Enforcement Services• Legal Services
Programs of Study
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Manufacturing
• Production• Manufacturing Production Process Development• Maintenance, Installation & Repair• Quality Assurance• Logistics & Inventory Control• Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance
Programs of Study
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Marketing, Sales & Service
• Management & Entrepreneurship• Professional Sales & Marketing• Buying and Merchandising• Marketing Communications & Promotion• Marketing Information Management &
Research• Distribution & Logistics• E-Marketing
Programs of Study
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics• Engineering and Technology• Science and Math
Programs of Study
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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics• Transportation Operations• Logistics Planning & Management Services• Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations• Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance• Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning,
Management & Regulation • Health, Safety & Environmental Management• Sales & Service
Programs of Study
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Program of Study (POS)
Every student prepares a personalized graduation plan
in middle school to plan for grades 9–16 and beyond.
The student chooses a Career Cluster and Program of
Study to guide his or her learning in the context of
personal career interests. A student’s program of study
should be evaluated and updated annually.
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1. Nationally recognized logos identify the Career Cluster for each model.
Sample Program of Study
(AchieveTexas: Lifelong Success for All Students, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2006.)
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Sample Program of Study
(AchieveTexas: Lifelong Success for All Students, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2006.)
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2. Identifies an overview of the cluster and career goals.
3. Suggested coursework to complete while in high school.
Sample Program of Study
(AchieveTexas: Lifelong Success for All Students, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2006.)
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4. Attainable future careers and optional postsecondary programs for students.
Sample Program of Study
(AchieveTexas: Lifelong Success for All Students, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2006.)
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5. Suggestions of curricular and extracurricular activities.
Sample Program of Study
(AchieveTexas: Lifelong Success for All Students, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2006.)
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6. Identifies cluster-related professional associations.
Sample Program of Study
(AchieveTexas: Lifelong Success for All Students, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2006.)
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CTE Delivery Models
• In-school• Work-based Learning• Tech Prep• Dual Credit• Academies
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CTE Summation CTE is about helping students, workers and lifelong learners of all ages fulfill their career potential. It provides students with:• Academic subject matter taught with relevance to
the real world, often called contextual learning. • Employability skills, from job-related skills to
workplace ethics. • Plans of Study that help students explore interests
and careers in the process of progressing through school.
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Resource List
• Texas Education Agency• AchieveTexas • University of North Texas CTE • Association for Career and Technical Education • States’ Career Cluster Initiative
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References • AchieveTexas, www.achievetexas.org • Association for Career and Technical Education, www.acteonline.org • National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education
Consortium, www.careertech.org/state_profile/show/Texas • Scott, J. L., & Sarkees-Wircenski, M. (2004). Overview of Career and
Technical Education (3rd ed.). Homewood, IL: American Technical• States' Career Clusters Initiative (SCCI), www.careerclusters.org/index.php• Office of Vocational and Adult Education,
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cte/index.html • American Youth Policy Forum, www.aypf.org/forumbriefs/2006/fb051906.htm• The Career Clusters icons are being used with permission of the:
States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2007,www.careerclusters.org
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