Career Technical Education

Career Technical Education (CTE) is a program of study that involves the integration of academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge. CTE provides students with a pathway to the postsecondary education and careers required in our global economy. All approved CTE programs in Michigan must align their local curriculum to postsecondary and industry standards. Students meeting the program standards have the opportunity to earn college credit and/or certifications.

CTE Program Curriculum
Michigan CTE Program Standards - As a national requirement, MDE Office of Career and Technical Education identified and validated these technical standards.

CTE Program Assessment
2009-2013 CTE Program Assessment: CIP Self Review

Career Preparation Including Educational Development Plans (EDPs)

Michigan Career Pathways with Program CIP Codes

MDE Guidelines...EDP - available Oct, 2009

Grades 7-12 Process for Creating an Electronic EDP

EDP Guide for Parents

Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Program (curriculum guide for counselors)

CareerCruising - web-based career development program supporting career exploration, development, and electronic EDP. Wayne County schools qualify for special pricing.

State Guidelines & Resources
MI Career Placement Association - current PD and information regarding work-based learning
Work-Based Learning Guide for Risk Management

(CTE) Program Advisory Committee Toolkit

Local District CTE Websites
Livonia Career Technical Center
William D. Ford Career Technical Center

CTE Long Range Plans

Michigan State Plan for Career and Technical Education 2008-2013

Regional Secondary Perkins Long-Range Plan for Career and Technical Education

Region 25 Perkins-Tech Prep Long-Range Plan for Career and Technical Education

Local, State and National CTE Information and Resources