Career and Technical Education
Overview
Career and Technical Education courses are integral to Central Valley School District high school programs. Representing numerous occupational clusters within several career pathways, Career and Technical Education courses support student achievement and direction by: - Providing opportunities for career exploration, planning and preparation
- Enhancing academic applications, achievement and motivation to learn more
- Acquiring generic work competencies and proficiencies useful for employment
- Attaining foundational skills that support success in educational and professional endeavors
- Establishing pathways for continuing education and lifelong learning
- Preparing for future roles as citizens, leaders, and contributors within the global community
Students often ask the question, ‘why do I need to know this?’ Career and Technical Education answers the question by adding relevancy to rigorous coursework through methods such as contextual teaching and learning and applied academics. Students may call it “hands-on”. When they see the relevance of what they are learning, students tend to be more engaged in their education. Course Offerings
Discover more about Career and Technical Education opportunities for students in the Central Valley School District. More Information Return to Curriculum and Instruction
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Looking for information on careers? A wealth of of information can be found in Where Are You Going? A Guide to Careers and Training in Washington State 2006-08 (pdf), which provides the latest on more than 400 occupations, what they pay and the training programs available. This publication also includes a skills and abilities assessment and advice on resume writing, among other helpful information! What IS Career and Technical Education? Read CTE 101 (pdf) to learn more about it. Learn more about the national Career Clusters initiative.
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