CTE 101 for Counselors
This resource, developed by ACTE and sponsored by Xello, is designed to help counselors better understand CTE and advise students so they can make informed choices that help them meet their goals.
Why CTE?
Learn about the benefits of CTE and follow a typical student through a career pathway.
Important Contacts and Partners
Learn the contacts who can help you stay informed about CTE.
CTE: 7 Things You Need to Know and Communicate
Learn how CTE is organized, the breadth of CTE opportunities, and the most important information to share with learners and their families to help them with their choices.
Perkins: What You Need to Know
Learn how the federal Perkins CTE Act can support career development and planning.
Career Exploration and Planning Tools
Learn about career exploration and planning resources can be used as you advise students or incorporated into career exploration and planning units and activities.
Reflection Tool
Download this tool to organize the people and information that can help you best advise students and families about CTE and to assess your school or district’s career development and planning strengths and areas for improvement.
