State-by-State Resources
Find links to CTE 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
- ASDE Advisory Committee Handbook
- ASDE CLNA Documents
- ACCS Perkins Policy and Procedure Guidebook 2025-2029
- CTE Credentials List
- CTE Teacher Certificates for Industry Professionals
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
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- Career-Technical Teacher Certificate
- Teacher Endorsement in Vocational Education
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
- CLNA Documents
- CTE Industry Credentials and Community College Certificates
- CTE K-12 Teacher Certificates
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
- ADE CTE Operations
- ADHE Postsecondary Perkins Handbook
- Catalog of Industry-recognized Credentials
- CTE Teacher Permits and Endorsements
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
- CDE Perkins V Forms and Files
- CCCCO CLNA Documents
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Handbook
- List of Qualified Industry Credentials
- CTE Teacher Credentialing
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials List
- Vocational Teacher Requirements and Certifications
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
- CLNA Documents
- Credentials of Value
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials
- Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Master Credentials List
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Promising Credentials
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CTE Badges
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- ISBE CLNA Documents
- ICCB CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials Running List
- CTE Educator Licensure
Indiana
- CTE in Indiana: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Office of Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeship
- State CTE Staff
- Next Level Programs of Study
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Learn More Indiana College Search Tool
- 21st Century Scholars Program
- Career Explorer
- Hoosiers by the Numbers
- ICHE CLNA Documents
- Promoted Industry Certifications
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials List
- Initial CTE Teacher Authorization
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
- Advisory Committee Documents
- Pathways Credentials, Assessments and Certifications List
- CTE Specialized Teacher Certificates
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
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- Valid Industry Certifications
- Occupation Based Teacher Certification Guidance
Louisiana
- CTE in Louisiana: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Guidelines
- State CTE Team
- Jump Start Graduation Pathways
- Community & Technical Colleges
- Student Scholarships & Grants
- Career Clusters & Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeships
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-based Certificates State Focus List
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- CTE Teacher Certification and Endorsement
Maryland
- CTE in Maryland: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Continuum
- Office of College & Career Pathways
- CTE Programs of Study
- Career Clusters
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Programs
- Maryland Workforce Exchange
- Maryland Apprenticeship
- CLNA Documents
- List of Industry-recognized Credentials
- CTE Educator Certification Areas
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
- CLNA Documents
- High-demand Occupations Requiring an Industry-recognized Credential List
- Vocational Educator Licenses
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
- Secondary CLNA Documents
- Postsecondary CLNA Documents
- Advisory Board Documents
- List of Approved CTE Credentials
- CTE Teacher Certification
Minnesota
- CTE in Minnesota: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Handbook
- CTE Staff Directory
- Programs of Study
- High School Graduation Requirements
- State Colleges & Universities
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship Minnesota
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- Approved Industry Certifications for CTE Teaching
- CTE Teacher Licensing
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
- CTE Industry Certifications List
- CTE Teacher Licensure
Missouri
- CTE in Missouri: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Career Pathways
- Department of Elementary & Secondary Education CTE Webpage
- 2025-2026 Missouri Career Education Program Directory
- High School Graduation Requirements
- College & Degree Search Tool
- Grants & Scholarships
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship Missouri
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials List
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- Credential Registry
- CTE Teacher Licensure
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
- CLNA Documents
- Career Education Teaching Permit
Nevada
- CTE in Nevada: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Guide to Work-Based Learning
- CTE Course Catalog
- CTE Program Directory
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- CareerExplorer
- Labor Market Information
- Nevada State Apprenticeship
- Industry-recognized Credentials List
- CTE Teacher Licenses
New Hampshire
- CTE in New Hampshire: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Resources
- Bureau of Career Development
- CTE Programs of Study
- CTE Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Charitable Foundation Scholarships
- Next Steps
- Occupational Employment and Wages
- ApprenticeshipNH
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials List
- CTE Teacher Endorsements
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-valued Credentials by Career Cluster
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials by Content Area
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- Secondary CLNA Documents
- Postsecondary CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- CTE Industry-related Credentials
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Workforce Credentials List
- CTE Teacher Licensure
North Dakota
- CTE in North Dakota: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Guidance
- State CTE Staff
- CTE Coordinated Plans of Study
- Career & Technology Centers
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Public Postsecondary Institutions
- Student Financial Aid Opportunities
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- CTE Industry Certifications
- CTE Teacher Licensing
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials by Career Field
- CTE Teacher Preparation and Licenses
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
- CLNA Documents
- CareerTech Certifications List
- CareerTech Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- CTE Industry-recognized Credentials
- CTE Teacher Licensure
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- CTE Recognized Credential List
- CTE Teaching Certificate
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
- CLNA Documents
- Tiered Certification List
- CTE Work-based Teaching Certification
South Dakota
- CTE in South Dakota: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Toolkit
- CTE Regional Contacts
- CTE Career Clusters
- CTE Approved Courses
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Technical Colleges
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Info
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- CTE Industry-recognized Credentials
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- Promoted Student Industry Credentials
- Occupational Educator Licensure
Texas
- CTE in Texas: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning
- Statewide Program of Study Contacts
- Statewide & Regional CTE Programs of Study
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- State of Texas Financial Aid
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship Program
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-based Certifications
- CTE Teacher Certification
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
- CLNA Documents
- Advisory Committee Documents
- Master Credential List
- CTE Teacher Endorsements
Vermont
- CTE in Vermont: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Manual
- CTE Official State Website
- CTE Programs of Study
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Colleges & Universities
- Financial Aid Opportunities
- My Future VT
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials
- Teacher Licensure Requirements
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
- CLNA Documents
- CTE Industry Credentials
- Credentials for Endorsement in CTE Teaching
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
- CLNA Documents
- Industry-recognized Credentials List
- Initial CTE Educator Certificate
Wisconsin
- CTE in Wisconsin: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Information
- State CTE Staff Directory
- Career Clusters & Pathways
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Technical Colleges
- Financial Aid Programs
- Career Exploration
- Labor Market Information
- Apprenticeship
- CLNA Documents
- CTE Incentive Grants Approved Certifications List
- Experience-based Technical and Vocational Teaching Pathway
Wyoming
- CTE in Wyoming: ACTE State Fact Sheet
- Work-Based Learning Guide
- State CTE Contact Information
- High School Graduation Requirements
- Community Colleges
- Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Resource Links
- Career Resources
- Labor Market Information
- WyApprenticeships
- List of Industry-recognized Credentials and Certifications
- Professional Industry Career Teaching Permit
