Career and Technical Education Certificate (Out of State)

General Requirements

This certificate is valid for five (5) years. To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
• Have good character
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
• Have a minimum of a high school diploma or college/university degree as identified within the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Endorsements and Testing Manual
• Hold three (3) years of successful out-of-state experience as an educator in the requested specialization(s) within the seven (7)-year period preceding the date of application
• Hold a valid out-of-state Career and Technical Education Certificate and industry-recognized credential(s) as identified in the CTE Endorsements and Testing Manual (if applicable)
• Have passing scores on the required NOCTI exam(s) as identified within the CTE Endorsements and Testing Manual (if applicable)
• See Policy 5202 and CTE Endorsements and Testing Manual for details on required employment.
• See Policy 5202 and CTE Endorsements and Testing Manual for details on official recommendations.

Application Submission

For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page.

If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants.