Career Tech Education
Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students with specific career skills necessary to succeed across hundreds of career options.
For foster youth interested in shorter-term programs focused on a particular career path, Career Technical Education may be the right track. These programs can provide the skills and tools needed to find a job in your field of choice, or if you decide to continue on or return to school later, these courses can be built upon towards a degree. CTE options include careers in the fields of health care, business, information technology, construction trades, human services, audio/visual technology, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality and more.
Beware!
Private vocational schools offer CTE programs typically at a much higher cost than community colleges. These programs can leave you in serious debt at the end of the program. Discuss the pros and cons with an advisor, mentor or other adult who you trust before choosing a privately based program.
