Middle school
career & technical education
Starting in the 2023-24 School Year
CTE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREERS
Middle school coursework in CTE subjects provides students with a foundation for success in high school CTE courses.
purpose
Career Exploration is an introductory course designed to assist students in discovering their personal strengths and abilities, understanding opportunities available to them in different career areas, and practicing skills necessary to excel in the workforce and in postsecondary learning. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will know and exhibit soft skills (e.g. teamwork, creative thinking, and problem solving), as well as more technical skills (e.g. resume building and written communications) related to career exploration and experience. Students will also learn about and be exposed to existing CTE pathways and elective focus options within a high school setting and will learn how to successfully transition into a district recognized career academy or program of study.