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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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Workplace Readiness Skills

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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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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

VDOE Career Success Stars

July 9, 2026

The Office of Career and Technical Education celebrates former CTE students in their 20s and 30s recognizing them as the Commonwealth’s brightest Career Success Stars.

Nominations for 2026-2027 CTE Curriculum Review Committees

July 8, 2026

The Virginia Department of Education's Office of Career and Technical Education is accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 CTE curriculum review committees.

2026-2027 Course Revision Announcement

July 2, 2026

New and revised CTE courses are now published for the 2026-2027 school year.

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The Fall 2026 CTE Resource Center Newsletter is Here Read our quarterly newsletter here, and subscribe to stay current with all things CTE in Virginia. September 24, 2026 Read more

Nominations for 2026-2027 Career and Technical Education Curriculum Review Committees The Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is accepting nominations for the 2026- 2027 CTE curriculum review committees. School divisions... September 24, 2026 Read more

Announcement of Trade and Industrial Education Specialist The Office of Career and Technical Education is pleased to welcome Lauren-Anne Sledzinski back as the Trade and Industrial Education Specialist.... September 24, 2026 Read more

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Check Out Our Summer 2026 Newsletter Stay up-to-date on all the CTE news in Virginia with the CTE Resource Center's quarterly newsletter. Read the Summer 2026 edition today and... July 13, 2026 Read more

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Congratulations to the 2026 Creating Excellence Award Winners The Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education is pleased to announce the 2026 Creating Excellence Award Honorees... July 9, 2026 Read more

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Students Want Career Education. More Research Can Improve It, New Report Says Policymakers in Congress and the Trump administration should make career-connected learning a key part of the federal education research agenda,... July 9, 2026 Read more

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