Future CTE Teacher & Administrators
As a CTE Teacher, you will be the connection between industry and the classroom. Photo showing PACTEC educators during a summer externship experience at Clean Water Services
Why CTE Matters
CTE prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. It provides valuable, real-world skills that make a significant impact on students’ futures and local economies. By supporting CTE, administrators ensure their students’ success in an ever-evolving job market.
Benefits for Students, Schools, and Communities
- Students: Gain skills, explore careers, and earn certifications.
- Schools: Increase engagement, graduation rates, and prepare students for higher education or careers.
- Communities: Build a skilled workforce and strengthen partnerships with businesses.
CTE Career Clusters
CTE programs are organized into clusters aligned with various industries, including:
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Arts, Information, and Communications
- Business and Management
- Health Sciences
- Human Resources
- Industrial and Engineering Systems
Programs of Study (POS)
CTE offers a structured sequence of courses designed to prepare students for specific careers. Key features include:
- Non-Duplicative Courses: A progressive curriculum that builds knowledge.
- Work-Based Learning: Internships, apprenticeships, and certifications bridge the classroom to the workplace.
- Industry Alignment: Courses developed with businesses to meet workforce demands.
- Skilled Educators: Teachers bring both industry experience and educational expertise.
Key Oregon CTE Stats
- Higher Graduation Rates: 93% for CTE students vs. 80% for non-CTE students.
- Improved Attendance: 5-10% higher attendance in CTE programs.
- Career Readiness: 75% of CTE students earn postsecondary credentials or certifications.
- Higher College Enrollment: 40% of CTE students go on to postsecondary education.
Teaching in a CTE Program of Study
There are requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) on qualifications necessary to be a CTE program of study teacher. Industry professionals can enter teaching through CTE without obtaining a masters in education, if they meet ODE’s industry experience qualifications. Master teachers can add a CTE endorsement to their license to be able to teach in a CTE program of study if they can meet ODE’s industry requirements. See the CTE Teacher Licensure page for more information on this process.
Adding a CTE Program of Study to your school
To add a new CTE program at to your school, the initial approval to add that program of study must be obtained by the PACTEC Regional Coordinator. New programs of study must meet ODE requirements to be able to add the program. See the CTE Program Application page for more information.
How Administrators Can Support CTE
- Advocate for Funding: Secure funding through Perkins V and High School Success (HSS).
- Provide Professional Development: Help teachers attend industry conferences and workshops.
- Build Industry Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses for internships and curriculum alignment.
- Support Teacher Licensure: Assist in navigating licensing and certification processes.