CTE Introduction Program
Overall Goals

CTE Introduction integrates three major concepts throughout the program. These goals utilize many of the National Occupational Information Coordinating Council (NOICC) competencies for the middle/junior high.

Self-Knowledge
Assessing individual interests and abilities,
Understanding their future role as a worker and a family member, and
Becoming aware of those life skills necessary to be a contributing member of society.

Education and Occupation Exploration
Exploring the nature of work and the changing world of work,
Exploring non-traditional as well as traditional roles,
Experiencing broad exposure to technologies and processes found in the workplace, and
Examining high-growth and emerging occupations.

Career Planning
Understanding the importance of education and occupational decision making,
Examining education and training necessary and available for various careers, and
Planning their future through Student Education Occupation Plan (S.E.O.P.) process, which is developed in cooperation with parents, counselors, and educator

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