College of the CanyonsCollege of the Canyons
Career Technical Education

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What is Career Technical Education (CTE)?


Career Technical Education (CTE) delivers academically rigorous and relevant content in high wage and high employment potential industry sectors as identified by the State and U.S. Department of Labor. Career Technical Education provides experiential learning, career awareness and demonstrated outcomes. This allows students the opportunity to develop skills required in the workplace while pursuing their personal aspirations.

Career Technical Education provides industry specific training and education for the following 15 industry sectors:

  • Agriculture Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • Agriculture Arts, Media & Entertainment
  • Agriculture Building Trades & Construction
  • Agriculture Education, Child Dev. & Family Services
  • Agriculture Energy & Utilities
  • Agriculture Engineering & Design
  • Agriculture Fashion & Interior Design
  • Agriculture Finance & Business Industry
  • Agriculture Health Science & Medical Technology
  • Agriculture Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
  • Agriculture Information Technology
  • Agriculture Manufacturing & Product Development
  • Agriculture Marketing, Sales & Service
  • Agriculture Public Service
  • Agriculture Transportation