Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Brian Culbert (contact)
CTE Director
Angie Peters (contact)
CTE Administrative Assistant
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act was first authorized by the federal government in 1984 and reauthorized in 1990 (Perkins II), 1998 (Perkins III), 2006 (Perkins IV), and 2018 (Perkins V). Named for Carl D. Perkins, the act aims to increase the quality of technical education within the United States in order to help the economy.
The act increases funding for career and technical education in secondary and post-secondary institutions. It focuses on occupations that are:
1. in high demand,
2. pay well, and
3. require high skills.
What does the Perkins V Act do?
Improves academic achievement: Focuses on improving the academic and technical skills of CTE students Strengthens connections: Improves the connections between secondary and post-secondary education Increases accountability: Improves state and local accountability for CTE programs Expands opportunities: Provides more opportunities for students to explore CTE programs and earn credentials Promotes collaboration: Requires collaboration between local education agencies, post-secondary institutions, and business and industry partners.
Tennessee's Career & Technical Education consists of 16 nationally recognized career clusters with the ultimate goal of preparing students for success at the post-secondary level and in their chosen careers. EHS offers courses in eleven Career Clusters. Learn more on the TN CTE webpage.
EHS offers the following 5 certified pathways:
- Office Management
- Nursing Education
- Diagnostic Services
- STEM Engineering
- Aviation Flight
Early Post-Secondary Opportunities
25-26 POS for EHS CTE including EPSO opportunity WBL highlighted
25-26 Courses with Graduation Substitutions Policy
24-25 POS info for EHS CTE including EPSO opportunity
CTE Open House Presentation March 2024
Work Ethic Distinction Standards
Job Market Resources
CTE Quick Facts
- Taking one CTE class for every two academic classes minimizes the risk of students dropping out in high school
- The average graduation rate for students concentrating in CTE programs is 93% compared to the national average of 80%.
- 80% of students on the college path who enroll in CTE courses met college and career readiness goals compared to 63% percent of students enrolled in the same academic core courses with no CTE courses
- CTE students were significantly more likely than their non-CTE counterparts to report developing problem-solving, project completion, research, math, college application, work-related communication, time management, and critical thinking skills during high school
- CTE reinforces skills learned in math, English, history, and science through practical application
- Students who take advanced CTE courses in high school reported higher earnings than those who did not take a CTE course
(Source: acteonline.org)
