Career Technical Education (CTE) is a program of study that involves the integration of academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge. CTE provides students with a pathway to the postsecondary education and careers required in our global economy. All approved CTE programs in Michigan must align their local curriculum to postsecondary and industry standards. Students meeting the program standards have the opportunity to earn college credit and/or certifications.

CTE Program Curriculum

Michigan CTE Program Standards - As a national requirement, MDE Office of Career and Technical Education identified and validated these technical standards.

CTE Program Assessment

2009-2013 CTE Program Assessment: CIP Self Review 

Career Preparation Including Educational Development Plans (EDPs)

Michigan Career Pathways with Program CIP Codes (updated Feb 2010)
EDP Fundamentals, 2009 MDE Guidelines
Grades 7-12 Process for Creating an Electronic EDP
EDP Guide for Parents

Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Program (curriculum guide for counselors)

CareerCruising - web-based career development program supporting career exploration, development, and electronic EDP. Wayne County schools qualify for special pricing.

State Guidelines & Resources

MI Career Placement Association - current PD and information regarding work-based learning
Work-Based Learning Guide for Risk Management
(CTE) Program Advisory Committee Toolkit

Local District CTE Websites

Livonia Career Technical Center 
William D. Ford Career Technical Center

CTE Long Range Plans

Michigan State Plan for Career and Technical Education 2008-2013
Regional Secondary Perkins Long-Range Plan for Career and Technical Education
Region 25 Perkins-Tech Prep Long-Range Plan for Career and Technical Education 

Local, State and National CTE Information and Resources