CTE 101 for Counselors

School counselors are instrumental in assisting students to make informed decisions by helping them and their families understand the full range of education and career options available. This resource, developed by ACTE and sponsored by Xello, is designed to help you better understand career and technical education (CTE) and advise students so they can make informed choices that help them meet their goals.

“CTE 101 for Counselors” is not designed to tout CTE as superior to any other educational pathway. Its goal is to help you understand CTE so you can communicate about it, ensuring that students and families are making choices with up-to-date, complete and accurate information.

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What is CTE?

Learn the basics of the CTE system.

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Why CTE?

Learn about the benefits of CTE and follow a typical student through a career pathway.

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Who benefits from CTE?

Learn about CTE myth and fact.

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Important contacts and partners

Learn the contacts who can help you stay informed about CTE.

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CTE: 7 things you need to know

Learn the most important CTE information to share with learners and their families.

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Perkins: What you need to know

Learn how the federal Perkins CTE Act can support career development and planning.

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Career exploration and planning tools

Learn about career exploration and planning resources you can incorporate into your practice.

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State-by-state resources

Find links to CTE and career planning resources in each state.

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Reflection tool

Download this tool to help you reflect, organize and assess your school or district’s career development and planning.

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Key terms

Learn the definitions of key terms in CTE.

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