The Trend toward Career Technical Education

Modern CTE facilities will boost prospects in rural Idaho

In New Plymouth, some students stay in school just to weld in the high school’s career technical education agriculture program.

What are taxpayers getting for their CTE investments?

Measuring the success of secondary career technical education programs elicits varying conclusions depending on who you ask. Educators, policymakers and parents have different ideas.

Wanted: Professionals and retirees to teach high school CTE courses

Schools must attract converts from industry with job experience to lead CTE programs that guide teenagers directly into the workplace.

Industry partnerships shape employment opportunities for high school graduates

There are hundreds of Idaho professionals helping high schools maintain cutting-edge programs with the most up-to-date industry equipment. Both sides benefit from this collaboration.

State leaders push millions toward meeting workforce demands and student interests

The number of Industry trade jobs is growing every year. And teens are interested in learning those skills in high school.