Career and Technical Education  

Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students the opportunity to explore multiple career fields across 17 Career Clusters. Students can specialize in a career area that aligns with their passion. CTE programs are available to students at King George Middle and King George High School.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students:

• Industry certifications and/or dual-credit courses with Rappahannock Community College
• Leadership development through CTE student organizations
• Scholarships available through student and professional organizations

CTE offers students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications related to their coursework, and to participate and take leadership positions in their Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). Students also have the opportunity for experiential learning opportunities, known as Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences, which are related to a specific occupational area.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for careers across 17 Career Clusters. The programs of study are a coordinated, non-duplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level that is aligned to local, regional, and state industry needs. The program of study is designed to foster student exploration of multiple careers that leads a student to specialize in a CTE program and pursue a career of interest.

Career and Technical Education Clusters Offered

Resource Links

Student Organizations

CTE Industry Credentials

Work Based Learning

Industry Credentials