What’s Inside:
This eBook offers practical insights from district leaders who have successfully built or renovated high-impact CTE centers. It covers funding strategies, construction planning, staffing, student engagement, and adapting programs to meet evolving industry needs.
- How to secure funding through bonds, grants, and partnerships
- Planning considerations for new builds and renovations
- Real-world advice from districts in rural and urban settings
- Staffing strategies and recruitment tips
- A comprehensive CTE planner checklist
District Spotlights – Real Stories from Across the Country
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Culpeper County Public Schools (VA): Students helped plan and launch the CTE center, contributing to interviews, FAQs, and program design.
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Montgomery ISD (TX): Designed flexible learning spaces and prioritized transparency with community and industry partners.
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Payette River Technical Academy (ID): Renovated a former government building with teacher input; adapted programs to meet changing local workforce needs.
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Littleton Public Schools (CO): Transformed an auto shop into a multi-pathway campus; students grow produce for local use through hydroponics.
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Roanoke City Public Schools (VA): Converted a former middle school into a CTE center; recruited industry professionals and built strong community partnerships.
Why CTE Centers Are Critical Today
With a growing demand for skilled workers and evolving industry needs, districts must rethink how they deliver career and technical education. This eBook provides actionable strategies to help educators and administrators build programs that are flexible, future-ready, and deeply connected to their communities.
