Career Technical Education, or CTE, provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners (From Advance CTE).

Curious to learn more about CTE? Watch the videos on this page from Advance CTE and CAROCP (The Association of Career and College Readiness Organizations). 

General CTE Resources

• Career Technical Education - California Department of Education
• CTE Industry Sectors poster
• CTE Resources for Grades K-8
• Career Clusters - Advance CTE 
• California Educators Together

CTE Credentials

• Pathways to becoming a CTE Teacher
• CTE (Designated Subjects) Credential Information
• Butte County Office of Education Credential Services

CTSOs

• CTSOs: Career and Technical Student Organizations

CTE Standards - General

• Standards for Career Ready Practice
• CTE Model Curriculum Standards

CTE Standards - By Industry Sector

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Arts, Media, and Entertainment
• Building and Construction Trades
• Business and Finance
• Education, Child Development, and Family Services
• Energy, Environment, and Utilities
• Engineering and Architecture
• Fashion and Interior Design
• Health Science and Medical Technology
• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Manufacturing and Product Development
• Marketing Sales and Service
• Public Services
• Transportation

Local CTE

• ​​CUSD Career Technical Education Curriculum Catalog
• Regional Labor Market Assessment: Far North Region
• View the current Employment Outlook for Butte County (in the "Area Name" box, select Chico MSA)​

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Advance CTE's "CTE 101" Video

CAROCP's "Career and College Readiness Programs" Video

Why Career Technical Education?