Why CTE?

CTE prepares all students for high skill, high wage or in-demand careers. The experience begins with career inspiration in Pre-K, awareness in elementary school, exploration in middle school, and preparation in high school. CTE equips students for post-secondary education and immediate employment opportunities to successfully compete worldwide.

&nbsp; &nbsp; <img title="Logo Design by FlamingText.com" src="https://blog.flamingtext.com/blog/2020/05/08/flamingtext_com_1588962306_312995567.png" alt="Logo Design by FlamingText.com" width="658" height="49"/> <div>High school students involved in CTE are more engaged, perform better and graduate at higher rates.</div> <ul> <li>Taking one CTE class for every two academic classes minimizes the risk of students dropping out of high school.</li> <li>The average high school graduation rate for students concentrating in CTE programs is 93 percent, compared to an average national freshman graduation rate of 80 percent.</li> <li>91 percent of high school graduates who earned 2-3 CTE credits enrolled in college.</li> </ul> Source: ACTEonline.org NC Top Growth Sectors: <ul> <li>NC ranks 2nd in the nation in Information Technologies. IT has grown 26% since 2010.</li> <li>Software and Telecommunications sector have grown 38% during past five years.</li> <li>NC Automotive grew 25% during past 5 years</li> <li>NC ranks #2 for STEM program completion in U.S.</li> <li>NC is a leading state for STEM job growth.</li> <li>NC’s Biotech cluster has grown 31% since 2001.</li> <li>Raleigh ranks No. 2 &amp; Durham ranks No. 3 as Most Educated Cities in America.</li> <li>NC is 7th best state for Aerospace Manufacturing</li> <li>CTE and skilled-trades are needed which accounts for 65% of all careers</li> </ul> &nbsp;</div></fs_content>

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