What is Career and Technical Education?

CTE provides students with the academic knowledge and technical skills they need to gain entry to high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand industries. CTE provides work-based learning experiences that combine hands-on learning with real-world scenarios so students are prepared to enter the workforce or college after they graduate high school.

Career and Technical Education courses are dynamic and engaging, giving students a platform to find their passion and make a career of it. With options for earning college credit, industry credentials, and postsecondary awards (like Industry-Based Certifications (IBC) and associate degrees). 

There are CTE national career clusters which guide students through a planned program of study. Admission to these courses is based on a student’s interest and aptitude, as well as availability.

For more information, contact the Austin ISD CTE Team.