CareerTechWV

West Virginia’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs empower students to explore potential careers in various hands-on, technical training programs. CTE programs not only teach students real-world knowledge and skills, but also provide opportunities for industry-recognized credentials and meaningful work-based learning experiences.

CTE Spotlight Series

March 31, 2023

Seth Horne, Welding Program
March 30, 2023

Sara Estep, Paula Webb, & Kelly Harless – LPN Instructors
March 29, 2023

Ayden Ward, JROTC Program

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Facts About CTE

Classroom 2 Career

Student Organizations

CTE Pathway From Middle School To Career

Students can begin exploring CTE programs as early as middle school. This early exploration better prepares students to make future career choices.

CTE in Middle School

Discover Your Future is a middle school course designed to introduce students in 6^th – 8^th grades to the world of future career opportunities.

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CTE in High School

Simulated Workplace has been designed to transform the traditional classroom into an authentic workplace structure allowing students the opportunity to take ownership of their education.

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Student Opportunities

CTE students gain hands-on experience and the skills needed to be college and career ready.

Career Clusters

There are 16 CTE career clusters that offer fantastic opportunities for students to explore various potential careers in a wide range of fields and industries. The CTE career clusters help students discover their passion and empower them to choose a successful pathway after graduation.