2. Facts about CTE
from the Association of Career and Technical
Education
There are 14.4 million secondary and
postsecondary CTE students in the US
Offers a wide range of career options from
entrepreneurship to engineering
Prepares youth and adults for positions that require
a wide range of education from high school
diplomas to 4 year degrees
Healthcare/Health Science is one of the top
declared career clusters and is expected to make
up 7 of the 20 fastest growing occupations
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the
20 fastest growing occupations, 10 require an
Associate degree or less
3. More Facts
Career and Technology Education
courses have both curricular and
professional standards
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-
services/148/
CTE courses promote soft skill
development and are essential for
producing a viable workforce:
compassion, patience, cooperation,
optimism, etc.
4. Why do students need
Career Tech Education?
There is a need
STEM careers
Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare
5. Why do students need
Career Tech Education?
It Works!
CTE students are more likely to report that
they developed problem-solving, project
completion, research, math, college
application, work-related, communication,
time management and critical thinking skills
during high school
THREE Ps=They can Pursue a Passion that
unlocks their full Potential
AND THEY CAN CA$H IN AS WELL!
6. College or Immediate
Employment?
Students DO NOT have to choose!
-Graduation plans can prepare students to
be both college and career ready
Earn dual/early college credit (AP credit)
Earn honors level credit
Earn industry certifications
-can lead to immediate employment
Earn marketable skills for employment
(while attending college)
7. We begin with the end in mind
STUDENT PLACEMENT
Show them where/how they can make
MONEY!
Annual College and Career Fair
9. Examples of CTE Student
Placement (DCC) in 2 years or less
2-4 Colleges (all program areas)
Active Military (Health Science, Auto, Welding,
Law Enforcement)
Nail Salon Manager
Restaurants (service and management)
Grocery store chains (service and management)
Self-employed Graphic Designer (high school
student)
Self-employed Stylists
Pastry Chef
Nursing Assistants
10. Examples of Industry
Certifications In CTE
Licensed Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail
Technician
First Aid/CPR
Pharmacy Tech
Certified Nursing Assistant
Early Education Teacher
ServSafe Food Handler
ProStart Food Service Management
Adobe Illustrator
First Responder
For additional certifications available, consult the state
Student Reporting Procedures Guide page 12
11. Match IGPs with classes!
Do you know what the top declared career
clusters are for your students?
Do your current course offerings meet the
needs/interests of students?
Do your “at-risk” populations have opportunities to
discover their “genius” in a CTE area? That may
make the difference between them dropping out
or staying in school.
CTE opportunities provide exposure to career
paths early on-”Maybe I don’t want to be a
doctor after all.”
12. CTE-Three Ps in a Pod!
Give students an opportunity to Pursue a
Passion that will unlock their full Potential!
AND ALLOW THEM TO CA$H IN AS WELL!
13. For more information on CTE
Visit the Association for Career and Technical
Education www.acteonline.org
Cassina Allen, Director
Donaldson Career Center
clallen@greenville.k12.sc.us
Courtney Lilliston, Counselor
clilliston@greenville.k12.sc.us
