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Career an’ Technical Education

Career an’ Technical Education (CTE) in Pennsylvania offers students the opportunity tuh develop critical skills through uh combination of classes an’ hands-on learning experiences, which allow dem tuh apply academics tuh real-world problems.

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Considerations fuh Enrollment in uh CTE Program

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Many students wid disabilities enroll in CTE programs tuh develop job skills so dat dem cuh be employed an’ live independently. De Transition Team should consider ef uh CTE program iz de right fit fuh de student by discussing:

  • Student’s strengths, interests, an’ preferences
  • Requirements/competencies uh de program
  • Accommodations, aids, an’ services de student gine need tuh fully participate in de program
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Industry-Recognized Credentials

Industry-recognized credentials measure competence in core content an’ performance standards in uh specific set uh work-related tasks. De work-related tasks an’ assessment must connect wid workforce demands across career clusters.

  • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Arts, A/V Technology & Communications; Business Management & Administration
  • Health Science; Hospitality an’ Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology
  • Law & Public Safety; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales & Service
  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
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Benefits Tuh Student Participation in CTE

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Real World Experience

Through uh combination of classes an’ hands-on learning experiences, students apply academics tuh real-world problems.

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Experienced Instructors

Students are taught by experienced industry professionals in learning spaces using state uh de art equipment.

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Post Secondary Credits

Students might be able tuh earn college credits an’ industry credentials before high school graduation.

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Job Experience

Students got access tuh skills tuh complete specific tasks related to de careers uh dem choice, as well as first hand experience in de field.

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