Career & Technical Education

Students enrolled in state-approved secondary career and technical education (CTE) programs have an opportunity to acquire skills that prepare them for successful career entry, advancement, and/or continuing education. Instruction is competency-based and credential driven. Each secondary state-approved program is required to integrate four key components:

Classroom Instruction: Integration of academic and technical skills to support core knowledge needs. Focused instruction, reinforcement, and additional depth on academic concepts that support technical skills.

Laboratory Learning: Hands-on learning to develop technical skills. Simulation labs, projectbased learning and student skill demonstration.

Work-Based Learning: Work-based learning opportunities to further develop and apply skills. Sustained interactions with employers in real workplace settings that foster first-hand engagement with tasks required of specific careers.

Student Leadership: Student leadership opportunities to support employability and Career Ready Practices. Intra-curricular activities that prepare students to become effective leaders; for example, participation in Career and Technical Student Organization’s (CTSOs).

Macomb County has 248 career and technical education programs spread throughout the county. Below you will find a list of these programs by pathway.

For more information on career & technical education programs as well as which high schools they operate in visit: https://www.misd.net/careerteched/index.html

Need More Information?

If you need more information or would like to discuss ways you can connect with these CTE programs please contact:

Shannon Williams
MISD CTE Consultant
swilliams@misd.net