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Career Clusters

Virginia's CTE curriculum frameworks, student competency records (SCR), course sequence lists, and credentialing information are available here!
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The CTE Resource Center offers a multitude of resources for career and technical education.
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Credentials

Get the details on examinations and courses associated with them.

High-Quality Work-Based Learning

Information and resources about work experiences.

Workplace Readiness Skills

Find instructional resources for each of the 22 skills.

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Reports

Access reports on career and technical education in Virginia public schools.
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The CTE Resource Center offers a range of services for CTE educators in Virginia's public schools.
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Training & Workshops

We conduct curriculum-related training and workshops throughout the state.

Curriculum Development

Annual review and validation of CTE curriculum.

Customized Research

The Center can conduct a focused search as a free resource for Virginia CTE educators.

Meeting & Event Facilities

The Center can host CTE-related events, space permitting.
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The CTE Resource Center supports career and technical education programs in Virginia's public schools by providing curriculum development and program design and implementation in response to the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

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Find your course information, curriculum, course sequences, associated credentials, and more, along with other services we provide in support of career and technical education in Virginia's public schools.

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Explore hundreds of career and technical education courses offered in Virginia's public schools, and learn where to get more information about enrollment, prerequisites, and grade level requirements.

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Special Announcements

2024-2025 Course Revision Announcement

August 16, 2024

New and revised CTE courses are now published for the 2024-2025 school year.

2024 U.S. CTE Presidential Scholars Nominations

October 16, 2023

VDOE’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, is accepting nominations of Virginia candidates for 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars for Career and Technical Education.

Introducing the 2023 Career Success Stars

October 11, 2023

The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce the 2023 CTE Career Success Stars. Former CTE students representing each of the 17 career clusters, as well as a U.S. military branch, are being recognized as the Commonwealth’s brightest Career Success Stars....

Course Revision Announcement

July 18, 2023

New and revised CTE courses are now published for the 2023-2024 school year.

VDOE Career Success Stars

February 23, 2023

The VDOE is taking nominations for Career Success Stars in CTE.

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Training for Technology and Engineering Teachers in Summer 2023 Learn to teach a technology and engineering version of AP Computer Science Principles using computer control and robotics! The NSF funded Project... March 7, 2023 Read more

VACTEA Announces Scholarships The Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators is offering two scholarship opportunities in celebration of CTE... February 23, 2023 Read more

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GO TEC Showcases Careers for Middle Schoolers GO TEC works to introduce middle schoolers to manufacturing skills, equipment, and, ultimately, careers. Nine focus areas showcase various career... October 11, 2022 Read more

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