Educators

Each year, approximately 140,000 students are served through over 420 CTE programs in New York City - in fields ranging from aviation technology and culinary arts to emergency management and multimedia production. These programs are supported by industry and community-based partnerships and afford students the opportunity to master academic, technical, and deep learning skills necessary to enter the 21st century workforce.

Career Readiness for the 21st Century Workforce
The NYCDOE collaborates with the New York State Education Department through the program approval process, to improve the quality of all CTE programs and ensure that schools are preparing students for a range of college and career options. CTE programs may differ from industry to industry but offer these common elements:
·         Rigorous standards for graduation reflecting 21st century competencies
·         A cohesive sequence of academic courses paired with CTE courses and integrated content as appropriate, building both basic and enhanced competencies
·         Specific mechanisms that connect the high school program to a related industry and postsecondary pathway
·         Designed to culminate with a recognized credential or certificate and explicit post-secondary opportunities

Statistics
Of the 140 schools offering CTE programs, thirty-nine designated “CTE schools” enroll approximately 30,000 students, with the rest attending comprehensive high schools around the City, including small schools, specialized high schools, and schools with small learning communities.

Resources
A current list of the 420 CTE programs in NYC will be available in Fall 2012, along with current updates for CTE supplemental funding , standards for work-based learning, the program approval process, and CTE teacher and CTE teaching candidates.

For examples of program models that schools may want to offer, visit the pages below to learn more:

Virtual Enterprises (VE)
Pioneered in NYC high schools, the Virtual Enterprises Program (VE) offers students the opportunity to experience in a simulated business environment all facets of being an employee in a firm. This program has drawn national attention as an applied learning instructional model for global business, economics, finance, and career education. Visit this site for more information.
The Justice Resource Center
Information about programs and services available to schools through the Justice Resource Center, the country's model urban initiative for civic and law-related education.
The National Academy Foundation - NYC Academies

The National Academy Foundation (NAF) was created as a partnership between business leaders and educators to address the need to prepare students for professional careers. Vist this site for more information about the New York City Academies.

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