CTE Success Stories

Work-Based Learning in Action: A CTE Internship Success Story

Jovie’s journey through her animation internship was a transformative experience, blending creativity, mentorship, and professional growth.

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From Classroom to Career: Real-World Skills Through CTE

InTech is transforming education through its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and early college initiative. This video highlights the value of hands-on learning, where students gain real-world experience and essential skills that prepare them for future careers.

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New Series: Perkins 101

ACTE has released a set of briefs that describe the components of Perkins V legislation in an easy-to-understand manner. These short publications can serve as an introduction for teachers, administrators, policymakers, journalists, partners and others who are new to the purpose, importance and impact of this federal law.

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U.S. Presidential Scholar

Congratulations to the 88 Utah students who have been selected as candidates for the prestigious 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar award. Notably, nine students from our charter schools are among these distinguished nominees, showcasing the excellence and dedication of our educational community.

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Finding My Path

Initially skeptical about its rigorous curriculum, I hesitated to enroll—but little did I know, Itineris would become a transformative journey that shaped my future in ways I never imagined.

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ACTE's Techniques

Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers has been ACTE members’ go-to source for all things career and technical education (CTE) for 25 years. In print and online, readers can expect to discover innovative classroom management strategies; grow in their understanding of effective leadership; feel a sense of community here.

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ACTE Basic Facts and Utah Facts Sheets

Today’s cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. Learn more with our Basic Facts and State Fact Sheets.

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The Evolution and Impact of Itineris

Itineris Early College High School is redefining the traditional high school experience by guiding students on their journey to earn college credits and even an associate’s degree before graduation.

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Farm Raised

In a time when most schools are rushing to add more technology, Roots Charter High School is taking a different approach. It’s a high school equipped with a 5-acre farm, where every lesson — from math class to English class — ends with the students applying what they’ve learned on the farm.

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New U 'Benefit' Company Helps Students Connect to Education

A spin-off benefit corporation from the University of Utah was recently launched—Proxima— to address healthcare workforce shortages. An initial cohort of 9 students from Roots Charter High School in West Valley City began their CNA training in mid-February and are now completing their certification and applying for jobs.

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A Strong Community Begins with Opportunity

At SLCC, we offer students the chance to create bright futures filled with promise and prosperity. By providing affordable education and career training in high-demand fields, we help build a skilled workforce that Utah’s employers rely on. SLCC students are the future leaders, innovators, and workforce of our community.

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Youth Apprenticeships Toolkit

Apprenticeships are an underutilized educational and workforce strategy with proven value that, more and more, has been successfully implemented by schools around the country. A cultural shift is needed for educators, counselors, parents and students to consider successful models of apprenticeships as a viable and exciting educational option.

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Jane Reese - Designer

"Deciding what career to move into is a huge decision. Many spend their first few years of college deciding what classes to take and career paths to go down. My experiences in CTE helped give me confidence to take a leap into a new career path starting my first day at university."

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Career connected learning creates interstellar opportunities for students

Explore the power of career-connected learning and how programs like Starborn Academy are helping students build real-world skills that benefit both students and industry.

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Two Spanish Fork teens, athletic trainers save man's life at high school cross country meet

Two Spanish Fork High students, a group of athletic trainers and a physician helped save a man from cardiac arrest Saturday during a large-scale high school cross-country meet.

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USHE Prime Scholarship

The goal of the PRIME program is that every high school student graduates with credits toward a college-ready or career-ready credential.

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Four AMES students to represent Utah at national education conference

In late June into early July, four AMES students will represent AMES at the Educators Rising 2024 National Conference. Educators Rising encourages students to learn techniques and get clinical experience before they enter college.

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