This program provides support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) faculty and teacher professional development and support for the development and expansion of three areas of concentration: work-based learning, industry and business advisory committees, and student special population needs.

Program Outcomes

• Raise student awareness of Career and Technical Education (CTE) career pathways through career exploration activities
• Provide information about CTE training opportunities at the high school and college level
• Raise awareness of CTE academies at the high schools
• Raise awareness of CTE majors' transfer options and preparation
• Provide training to CTE faculty on work-based learning best practices
• Update CTE curriculum to include best practices for work-based learning, industrial/business advisory committees, and special populations
• Provide CTE faculty professional development for conducting above activities
• Provide opportunities for CTE faculty externships and professional development