UNION PINES CTE TEAM:
Ag Department |
Health Department |
Family & Consumer Science |
Trade and Industrial Department |
Marketing and Business |
Technology |
Mr. Davis &
Mrs. Wicker |
Mrs. Hipp &
Ms. Page |
Mrs. Blue &
Ms. Little |
Mr. Cox, Mr. Blue
& Mr. Garner |
Mr. Grassley, Mr. Moon
& Ms. Ritter |
Mr. VonHardenberg
& Mr. Collins |
Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners. In total, about 12.5 million high school and college students are enrolled in CTE across the nation. CTE prepares these learners for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies, and makes academic content accessible to students by providing it in a hands-on context. In fact, the high school graduation rate for CTE concentrators is about 90% – 15 percentage points higher than the national average.
The mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to empower students to be successful citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy. CTE programs are designed to contribute to the broad educational achievement of students, including basic skills, as well as their ability to work independently and as part of a team, think creatively and solve problems, and utilize technology in the thinking and problem-solving process.
To find out more about CTE programs, speak with your School Counselor or Career Development/Special Population Coordinator today!