Today’s career and technical education systems are evolving to meet the needs of students and employers in the 21st century. While these robust systems have always provided support and guidance to students seeking rewarding careers, many are also leading innovation, initiating transformational school reform efforts, and blurring the lines between CTE and traditional academic instruction. Find out more about each state's CTE system below!
Developed by the Association for Career and Technical Education with the assistance of the Meeder Consulting Group LLC, these pages are intended to provide clarity and context to the complex and diverse CTE systems that exist today. Each state profile has been thoroughly researched and contains links to additional information and background materials. Information was gained from interviews with state leaders, states’ Perkins IV implementation plans, and various federal, state and local agency Web sites. State CTE leaders have reviewed the information to ensure accuracy and the most recent information. Additional states and information will be added as available. If you need further information or more specific details, please contact ACTE. Customized reports can be developed on specific topics or entities.
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ACTE wants all state profiles to include the most current and valuable CTE-related information available. If you are aware of research or information you believe should be considered, have updates to existing information, or if you identify technical problems on these Web pages, please contact ACTE Research Manager Chris Hemmelman.