Today's cutting-edge, rigorous, relevant career and technical education courses prepare students for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. CTE provides students with:

• Academic subject matter taught with relevance to the real world
• Employability skills, from job-related skills to workplace essential skills
• Education pathways that help students explore interests and careers through school

Colorado CTE provides quality educational programs emphasizing core academic content, postsecondary & workforce readiness, technical skills, and a seamless transition to further education or employment.

CTE content areas have been aligned and verified with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics; and reading, writing and communication. 

• Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy
• Business, Marketing and Public Administration
• Hospitality, Human Services and Education
• Health Science, Criminal Justice and Public Safety
• STEM, Arts, Design and Information Technology
• Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences
• Alternative Cooperative Education

Career & Technical Student Organizations

Students build leadership skills, positive work values, and apply what they learn in class. CTE student organizations include: DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, (SC)2, SkillsUSA, and TSA.