CTE

What is CTE?

A program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses emphasizing practical, hands-on training in specific career fields.

Source:

• California Department of Education - CTE
• CTE Model Curricular Standards
• 2021-2022 CTE Course Code Definitions

CTE Advisory Committees

Each local educational agency (LEA) receiving Perkins IV funds must involve parents, students, academic and CTE teachers, faculty, administrators, career guidance and academic counselors, representatives of tech prep consortia (if applicable), representatives of business and industry, labor organizations, representatives of special populations, and other interested individuals in the development, implementation, and evaluation of CTE programs.

• CTE Advisory Committee Manual

2025-2026 Annual Meetings

Fall - Thursday, October 16, 2025

Spring - Thursday, April 23, 2026

• Agenda
  
• Minutes
  • Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, Horticulture
  • Design, Visual, and Media Arts
  • Food Service and Hospitality
• CA Labor Market Data
• Central Valley Labor Market Data
  
• CTE & Early College Handbook (full)
  • Curricular (All of these pathways are included in the CTE & Early College Handbook)
    • Ag Mechanics
    • Ag Animal Science
    • Ag Plant and Soil Science
    • Construction
    • Culinary
    • Law Enforcement
    • Multimedia
    • Nursing
      
      
• Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
  • FFA
  • SkillsUSA