By connecting what students already know and relating it to new information and issues, Career and Technical Education (CTE) uses contextual learning to help students see the meaning and purpose of what they are learning. CTE prepares students for their post-secondary experiences whether it is straight into the workforce, additional technical training, or college.
Prince William County offers a wide variety of CTE programs designed to provide rigorous and relevant curriculum that engages students in the acquisition of academic and technical knowledge and skills, leadership opportunities, and real-world applications. These programs are available to all middle school and high school students. In addition, high school students have the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognized career readiness certificate.