State-by-State Resources
Find links to CTE and career planning resources in each state.
Alabama
- CTE in Alabama: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Handbook 2023
- CTE Clusters & Programs
- State Department of Education CTE Course Catalog
- CTE Courses of Study
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College System
- Commission on Higher Education Student Financial Assistance
- AlabamaWorks!
- Labor Market Information
- Office of Apprenticeship
Alaska
- CTE in Alaska: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Guide
- State Staff CTE Directory
- CTE Standards
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges: Ilisaġvik College, Kodiak College, Mat-Su College & UAF Community & Technical College
- The Alaska Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
- Alaska Performance Scholarship
- Kids2Careers
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship in Alaska
Arizona
- CTE in Arizona: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- CTE Work-Based Learning Guide
- Department of Education CTE Contacts
- Approved CTE Program List
- CTE Course Sequences
- CTE Districts Centers List & Map
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College System
- Student Financial Aid Programs
- Arizona@Work Career Planning
- Job Market Trends
- Arizona Apprenticeship Program
Arkansas
- CTE in Arkansas: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Instructor Manual
- Division of CTE Directory
- CTE Programs of Study
- High School Career Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College System
- Scholarship Search
- College and Career Planning System
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship in Arkansas
California
- CTE in California: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work Experience Education Information
- CTE Leadership Office Staff Directory
- CTE Industry Sectors
- Career Resource Network
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges—Find a College tool
- CalJobs Search Tool
- Student Aid Commission
- Labor Market Information for Job Seekers and Students
- Apprenticeship Programs
Colorado
- CTE in Colorado: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Information
- State CTE Staff Directory
- Career Cluster Model
- CTE Pathways
- K-12 CTE Programs
- High School Graduation Guidelines
- Community College List
- Opportunity Scholarship
- Career Advising Tool
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
- Apprenticeship Colorado
Connecticut
- CTE in Connecticut: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- Department of Education CTE Info
- CTE Career Clusters, Programs of Study & Sample Occupations
- Technical High Schools
- High School Graduation Requirements
- State Colleges & Universities Campuses
- Student Financial Aid Office
- Career ConneCT
- Occupational Employment and Wages
- Office of Apprenticeship Training
Delaware
- CTE in Delaware: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Policies & Procedures
- Department of Education CTE Office
- Pathways Programs
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Technical Community College Campuses
- SEED Scholarship Information
- Career Compass
- Career Resource Network
- Labor Market Resources for Students
- Registered Apprenticeship
District of Columbia
- CTE in Washington DC: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Website
- CTE Programs of Study
- Office of the State Superintendent of Education CTE Directory
- High School Graduation Requirements
- University of the District of Columbia Community College
- Scholarships & Grants
- Career Coach DC
- Labor Statistics
- Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training
Florida
- CTE in Florida: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- Department of Education Career & Adult Education Division Directory
- 2025-26 CTE Curriculum Frameworks
- Map of Technical Colleges/CTE Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College Directory
- Financial Aid & Scholarship
- FloridaShines
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
- Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Hawaii
- CTE in Hawaii: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Framework
- Department of Education CTE Information
- CTE Pathways & Programs
- Career Pathway System Handbook
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs Scholarships Work-Based Learning Framework
- Career Explorer
- Labor Market Dashboard
- Apprenticeship
Idaho
- CTE in Idaho: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- IdahoLeader Initiative Work-Based Learning Information
- Division of Career Technical Education Directory
- CTE Programs
- Map of Career Technical Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community & Technical Colleges
- Opportunity Scholarship
- Next Steps Idaho
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeships
Illinois
- CTE in Illinois: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- CTE Information & Directories
- Programs of Study
- State CTE Course Catalog 2025
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College Directory
- Student Financial Aid Programs
- Illinois Career Information System
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship Illinois
Iowa
- CTE in Iowa: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Information
- State CTE Staff Contact Information
- CTE Programs of Study
- CTE Content Areas
- Regional Planning Partnerships & Regional Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Scholarships & Grants
- Career Exploration & Information
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
- Office of Apprenticeship
Kansas
- CTE in Kansas: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Digital Reference Guide
- Secondary CTE State Contacts
- Career Clusters & Pathways
- Career Cluster Guidance Handbook
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community & Technical Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Today’s Occupations, Tomorrow’s Opportunities
- Occupational Information
- Office of Registered Apprenticeship
Kentucky
- CTE in Kentucky: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- CTE Program Areas
- CTE Programs of Study
- Tech System Directory
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community & Technical Colleges
- Higher Education Assistance Authority
- Career Explorer & Labor Market Information
- Registered Apprenticeships
Maine
- CTE in Maine: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Internship Agreement Guidance
- Department of Education CTE Contacts
- CTE Programs & Standards
- CTE Centers & Regions
- CTE FAQs
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Exploration Program
- Career Labor Data
- Maine Apprenticeship Program
Maryland
- CTE in Maryland: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Continuum
- Office of College & Career Pathways
- CTE Programs of Study
- Career Clusters
- CTE Program Locator
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Programs
- Maryland Workforce Exchange
- Maryland Apprenticeship
Massachusetts
- CTE in Massachusetts: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning
- State-Approved CTE Programs
- College, Career & Technical Education Liaisons
- Pathways Strategies
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- MassHire 360
- Labor Market Information
- Division of Apprentice Standards
Michigan
- CTE in Michigan: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Tool Kit
- State CTE Staff Directory
- CTE Quick Reference Guide
- Office of CTE Overview
- CTE Delivery Systems
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- MI Student Aid
- Career Pathfinder
- Labor Market Information
- Registered Apprenticeships
Mississippi
- CTE in Mississippi: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- Department of Education CTE Staff
- Secondary Career Pathways
- CTE Curriculum
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College Directory
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Exploration
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
- Mississippi Apprenticeship Program
Missouri
- CTE in Missouri: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Career Pathways
- Department of Elementary & Secondary Education CTE Webpage
- 2022-2023 Missouri Career Education Program Directory
- High School Graduation Requirements
- College & Degree Search Tool
- Grants & Scholarships
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship Missouri
Montana
- CTE in Montana: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- Office of Public Instruction CTE Staff
- Secondary Programs of Study
- Montana Ready
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Two-Year Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Reach Higher Montana
- Labor Market Information
- Montana Registered Apprenticeship
Nebraska
- CTE in Nebraska: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Workplace Experiences for Nebraska
- Department of Education OCTAE Staff
- State Model Programs of Study
- CTE Model & Career Clusters
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College Map & List
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Connections
- Employment and Wages
- Apprenticeships
New Jersey
- CTE in New Jersey: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Handbook
- Office of Career Readiness Staff
- Secondary Career Clusters
- County Vocational-Technical Schools
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- My Career NJ
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
- Office of Apprenticeship
New Mexico
- CTE in New Mexico: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Career Awareness Websites & Resources
- College & Career Readiness Bureau Staff
- Career Clusters Guide
- CTE Regions & Priorities
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Occupations and Wages
- State Apprenticeship Office
New York
- CTE in New York: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- Education Department CTE Contacts
- State-Approved Secondary CTE Programs
- CTE Technical Assistance Center
- High School Graduation Requirements
- SUNY Community Colleges
- CUNY Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Awareness Resources
- Occupational and Industry Data
- Registered Apprenticeship
North Carolina
- CTE in North Carolina: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Information
- CTE Program Areas
- CTE Curriculum
- CTE Regional Coordinators & District Administrators
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
- Career Exploration Guide
- Labor Market Information
- ApprenticeshipNC
North Dakota
- CTE in North Dakota: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Guidance
- State CTE Staff
- CTE Coordinated Plans of Study
- CTE Courses of Study
- Career & Technology Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Public Postsecondary Institutions
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
Ohio
- CTE in Ohio: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Resources
- Career Tech Contacts & Resources
- Career Pathways
- Career Fields & Courses
- CTE Centers List
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- ApprenticeOhio
Oklahoma
- CTE in Oklahoma: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning
- Career Clusters
- CTE Courses & Pathways
- Programs by Tech Center District & Campus
- OKCareerGuide
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Colleges & Universities
- OkCollegeStart—Financial Aid
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
- Apprenticeship Oklahoma
Oregon
- CTE in Oregon: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Perkins V Work-Based Learning Handbook
- High-Quality CTE Programs of Study
- CTE Approved Programs & Courses by School
- Career Connected Learning System
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Aid
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
Pennsylvania
- CTE in Pennsylvania: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Toolkit
- Secondary Program of Study Pathways
- CTE Industry-Recognized Credentials by Career Cluster
- CTE Centers Map
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College List
- State Grant Program
- Career Guide
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
- Apprenticeship & Training Office
Rhode Island
- CTE in Rhode Island: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Criteria & Resources
- CTE Career Coordinator List
- Approved CTE Programs of Study
- CTE Program Locations
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College of Rhode Island Locations
- Help for Students
- PrepareRI
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
South Carolina
- CTE in South Carolina: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Resources
- State CTE Personnel Contact Information
- Career Cluster Guides
- CTE Programs
- CTE Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Technical College System
- Scholarships & Grants
- Future Finder
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship Carolina
Tennessee
- CTE in Tennessee: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Policy Guide
- CTE Programs of Study
- College, Career & Technical Education Overview
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Colleges of Applied Technology
- College for TN Financial Aid Info
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- ApprenticeshipTN
Utah
- CTE in Utah: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- CTE State Office Organizational Chart
- CTE Career Pathways List
- CTE Career Pathway Course Charts
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Technical College Directory
- Scholarships & Aid Programs
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship Utah
Virginia
- CTE in Virginia: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- High-Quality Work-Based Learning
- List of CTE Administrators
- List of Regional CTE Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community College Locator
- State Council of Higher Education Degree/Certificate Search
- Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Registered Apprenticeship
Washington
- CTE in Washington: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Statewide Course Equivalencies
- Work-Based Learning
- State CTE Staff Contacts
- List of CTE Skill Centers
- CTE Programs of Study
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community & Technical Colleges Search Tool
- Career Bridge
- Student Achievement Council—Financial Aid
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
