About CTE

CTE For Students

Career and Technical Education provides classroom courses and learning experiences to help students:

  • Explore career options
  • Support basic academic and life skills
  • Promote success with high academic standards
  • Develop leaderships skills
  • Learn skills for industry-defined work
  • Prepare for advanced and continuing education

CTE For Teachers and Administrators

Career and Technical Education staff work closely with teachers and school administrators:

  • Implement educational programs that help prepare students for academic and workforce success
  • Develop new and improve existing programs to ensure that curriculum stays current with industry and workforce trends
  • Meet federal and state guidelines and requirements for school CTE programs
  • Facilitate equipment sharing and other cooperative projects among schools, Central Oregon Community College and local businesses/employers
  • Serve as a liaison between Central Oregon schools and the Oregon Department of Education