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Featured Resources: CTE/Career Exploration
Featured Article
8 Things to Consider When Designing Innovative CTE Environments
Make the perfect space to support career skills.
Featured Web Content
Focus on Career and Technical Education
Products to prepare students for real-world experiences.
Featured Podcast
Empowering Youth Through Career Ted Ed (CTE)
Uncover students’ interests and help develop lifelong skills.
Featured Blog Post
Designing CTE Classrooms: Four Keys to Success
Tips to create an engaging CTE learning space.
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