Career and Technical Education Month

CTE Month, Inspiring Careers for 100 Years

Career & Technical Education opens doors. Hands-on learning leads to high-wage, high-demand careers; equipping students with real-world skills & opportunities.

This CTE Month, we celebrate how our 31 programs prepare students for the world of work through career-focused programs.

Career and Technical Education prepares all students for the world of work through intentional and meaningful career-focused programs of study.

  • 31 programs of study
  • 7,000+ high school students served
  • 2,582 Industry-Based Certifications earned 
  • 43.2% of seniors graduate career-ready as a part of CCMR status
  • Programs for high school, junior high & elementary students

More about CTE programs: www.risd.org/cte​​

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