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CTE's Role in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
Many career tech programs incorporate components of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), providing students with pathways into STEM careers; ultimately, by helping to bolster the STEM pipeline, CTE can help give the nation an advantage in addressing the STEM challenge and securing the nation's leadership in innovation. (PDF) Ignite Zeal for STEM Learning
The School of Science and Technology, a magnet school near Portland, Oregon, has found a way to get students excited about STEM and has ushered many seniors into scientific and technical careers, especially engineering. (PDF) Bolstering a STEM Pipeline in Ohio
Ohio recently implemented legislation, Ohio Core, to increase students' STEM learning in schools. At Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) in Clayton, Ohio, students have gotten a head start in their STEM education thanks to the school's STEM academy, implemented in 2007. (PDF) Preparing the Next American Manufacturing Workforce
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (MFE) is working to get the message out that the future of advanced manufacturing will depend greatly on a pipeline of workers who are skilled in the technologies being used in the field today. (PDF) STEM and Career Exploratory Classes
At three middle schools in the Highline School District in Burien, Washington, STEM and career exploration are infused into the curriculum to increase students' enthusiasm for science and math. (PDF) Energizing Engineering Students With Hydrogen Fuel Cell Project
At Desert Vista High School, near Phoenix, Arizona, Perkins Innovation Grant funding is being used to fund a program that is helping to prepare studnets for careers in engineering by giving them hands-on experience in areas like hydrogen generation and fuel cell utilization. (PDF) Techniques Features
It Isn't Easy Being Green, or Is It?
The green economy and its occupations should be essential in helping to fuel the nation's economic recovery and growth. CTE programs are pivotal in helping to produce the skilled workers necessary for these green-collar occupations via green programs of study, greening the CTE curriculum and creating new green programs. (PDF) WorkReady Philadelphia: Preparing Youth for Job Readiness
In Philadelphia, business and community leaders have joined forces to give students workplace learning opportunities. (PDF) Techniques Departments
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