Fairfield Reporter

CTE is on the Rise. Let's shine a light on the accomplishments of the 127,000+ high school students in Ohio who chose to pursue career-technical education at one of 99 career centers. These students are the future workforce, and CTE is crucial for preparing them for a variety of paths - college, career, enlistment and entrepreneurship.

WEEK 1: CTE for ALL!

More high school students than you may think are taking advantage of career-technical education. In 2021, over 127,000 students in Ohio chose to pursue CTE at one of 99 career-technical high schools. Not only do these students explore their interests and aspirations, but they also have a high chance of continuing their education or pursuing additional certifications. CTE is for every student and offers a diverse range of career fields, academic and organizational honors, and extracurricular opportunities. 

Career Tech students exemplify diversity. When you look around career centers and within their programs, you’ll see and feel the many different backgrounds and experiences that reflect our communities and at the same time strengthen the CTE student experience.

CTE students have the same opportunities to earn distinguished academic and organizational honors from their home school and/or their career center. Career-Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) allow students to earn regional, state, and national accolades. Students with high academic achievement may be eligible for groups, like the National Technical Honor Society, while remaining eligible for distinctions at their home school.CTE students are also organizational leaders, sport stars, musicians, performers, artists, valedictorians, salutatorians, and philanthropists while they complete their career tech experience. Career centers encourage and will work with students to give them every opportunity to have the most full high school experience possible.

It's time to shatter the myths and discover the benefits of CTE for yourself.

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