CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS PROJECTS MORE THAN 17,000,000 OPENINGS EACH YEAR, FROM 2019-2029. 322 OCCUPATIONS WILL REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, AND 100 OCCUPATIONS WILL REQUIRE SOME EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. Torpey, E., 2020. Education level and projected openings, 2019-29. [online] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Available at: <https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2020/ article/education-level-and-openings.htm> [Accessed 25 April 2022].
The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Cooperative provides schools with professional development opportunities, technical assistance with strategic planning and implementation, and supports staff with guidance on state-approved programs. By joining the CTE Cooperative, districts will learn how to maximize their CTE dollars, evaluate their current Programs of Study, and increase their CCMR outcome bonus.
ON AVERAGE, THE CTE COOPERATIVE WILL SAVE DISTRICTS IN REGION 7 APPROXIMATELY $40,718.
Region 7’s CTE department is outstanding, as they are also always available to answer any question and help in any way they can. Knowing we can turn to qualified professionals when we need help with any and all CTErelated issues is amazing. You guys are awesome!! :) Kristen Reeves (Hawkins ISD) 18
REGION 7 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
Benefits Include: •
Provide customized CTE catalog for marketing and recruitment, including printed copies for each incoming freshman student
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Access to Career Exploration software to high school campuses
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Mentoring services for CTE teachers and administrators, access to advanced workshop series that will focus on evaluating current programs of study, preparing CCMR outcome bonuses for future grants, and maximizing CTE dollars
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Professonal development at Region 7 ESC, on-site, online, and distance learning
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Technical assistance with CTE Perkins Application and Program Planning
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Personalized training and/or resources on integrating CTE and academic instruction
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NCCER teacher training for up to 3 teachers
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Assist LEA with implementation of NCCER student certifications
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Assist counselors in developing 4/6 year plans to achieve the implementation of programs of study
