Why is Career and Technical Education Important?
According to the Association for Career and Technical Education, research shows that many of the country’s fastest-growing occupations require the technical skills taught in career tech education programs. Research also shows that among high school graduates entering the workforce, those with a technical education background earn more that those without this advantage. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, eighteen of the 20 fastest growing occupation within the next decade will require career and technical education.
There are Six Career Pathway Majors:
1. Arts and Communication (FA)
2. Business, Management, Marketing and Technology (BS)
3. Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (EI)
4. Health Sciences (HH)
5. Human Services (HS)
6. Natural Resources and Agriscience (AG)
- Starting in the 7th grade every student should start their Educational Development Plan (EDP). Go to the Berrien RESA Career and Technical Education web page for the link to the EDP.
- Berrien RESA web page for Career and Technical Education (CTE) http://www.berrienresa.org/cte_majors.html
- Michigan Department of Education Career and Employment Standards web page: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Career&Employ_Standards_12_01_13760_7.pdf
