Do multiple pathways promote Career and Technical Education (CTE)?
Absolutely. A technical core of at least four year–long standards–aligned technical courses is a key component of each pathway, and authentic, industry–focused problem–based learning is also featured prominently in the academic core. A pathway also adopts the best traditions of work–based learning, which includes mentoring, job shadowing, internships, school–based enterprise, and virtual apprenticeships. Additionally, pathways promote participation in related student organizations such as Skills USA, Future Farmers of America, Health Occupations Students of America, or DECA. Multiple pathways reinforce the value of real–world learning for all students.
