Career Tech WV

Career technical education provides students with opportunities to learn career skills that prepare them for the workforce.
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West Virginia’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs empower students to explore potential careers in various hands-on, technical training programs. CTE programs not only teach students real-world knowledge and skills, but also provide opportunities for industry-recognized credentials and meaningful work-based learning experiences.

CareerTechWV Resources

CareerTechWV Videos

Find out more about the CareerTechWV program by visiting the CareerTechWV YouTube channel.

Accountability

Learn how civil rights, grants, NOCTI, Perkins, and technical assistance enhance CTE programs and ensure equal opportunities for all students.

Student Enrichment

Learn about programs that provide engaging and empowering learning opportunities for students and teachers.

Student Information

CTE Pathway From Middle School To Career

Students can begin exploring CTE programs as early as middle school. This early exploration better prepares students to make future career choices.

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CTE in Middle School

Middle school CTE allows students to navigate a variety of career-focused programs through engaging, hands-on activities.

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CTE In High School

Simulated Workplace has been designed to transform the traditional classroom into an authentic workplace structure allowing students the opportunity to take ownership of their education.

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Classroom to Career

Classroom 2 Career builds work-based learning opportunities for students through community service projects, clinicals, student teaching, internships, apprenticeships and more.

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Advanced Career Education

Advanced Career Education offers credentials, certifications, and licenses in growing industries across the state to make you more valuable in today’s job market.

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CTE Course Standards

Download CTE Course Standards (PDF)
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