Career & Technical Education
Provide students with pathways to postsecondary education and careers by integrating core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge.
How to Design Tech Programs to Prepare Students for the Future
Coding, engineering, and robotics courses aren’t enough. Students should be taught to think about how technology intersects with communication, creativity, and problem-solving.245Reaching Out to Businesses for Meaningful Career Education
Regional initiatives can offer high school students hands-on learning experiences with businesses to prepare them for life beyond school.161A Tech Support Center Run by Students
High school students develop real-world skills by providing on-site tech support to their classmates and school staff.2.9kRunning a Business in School
Students learn skills like maintaining inventory, marketing, and scheduling while working in a cafe as part of a business class.4.5kDiverse Students Find a Home in Esports
A fast-growing industry is making its mark in U.S. schools. Its proponents say it’s far more inclusive than traditional sports—and paves the way to future careers.706The Benefits of Providing Career Pathways in High School
An assistant principal explains how a focus on industrial arts can generate enthusiasm among high school students.671How to Prepare Students for the Workplace Through Certifications
Creating courses around industry certifications can give students an advantage in the job search after graduation.551CTE and the Demands of the Moment
Modern career and technical education programs emphasize both college and career readiness—even during a pandemic.558Resources for Building Community Partnerships
Learn how schools can benefit from the support and expertise of local businesses, organizations, and individuals, and discover strategies for fostering successful business and community partnerships.2.7kTeacher Recruitment Starting in High School
From Mississippi to Hawaii, new programs recruit high school students to become teachers.1.8kUsing Project-Based Learning to Prepare Students for Cutting-Edge Careers
Hoping to prepare high school graduates to solve complex, real-world problems, an Ohio STEM school found answers in project-based learning.907Modernizing Career and Technical Education
As jobs increasingly require new skills, high schools revive programs that help students explore careers in the course of their studies.1.1kTransition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators
Matt Davis has highlighted resources for parents, teachers, and administrators that can help students make the transition into elementary, middle, and high school -- and beyond.2.5kMaking Career Connections in Every Classroom
Building real-world work skills and authentic activities into lessons helps students see a path beyond high school.769How an Apprenticeship Model Engaged Students and Turned a School Around
At Maplewood Richmond Heights High School, educators think of school as an apprenticeship for kids’ futures—and it’s working.425