Benefits of education through a career and technical education program include:

• Gaining work experience through job shadowing, on-the-job training, internships, industry certifications, state licenses and college credits.

• Achieving the higher graduation rates for students in CTE programs.

• Learning experiences that include several career tracks, industries and fields.

• Reaching more at-risk students with alternative educational paths.

• Exploring both academic and career-oriented courses.

• Adapting to breakthroughs, best practices and industry advancements.

• Deepening community ties.