Career-Technical Education Month
February is National Career-Technical Education Month!
Ohio's Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs offer high-quality educational experiences that help students find their career passion. Students acquire real-world skills through classroom learning, hands-on labs, student organizations and work-based learning with local businesses. In pathways and programs, students have unique opportunities to grow themselves as leaders, contribute to their communities and be part of Ohio's economic development. Regardless of their pathway, CTE prepares ALL students for a lifetime of success.
In The News
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From dropping out of college, to climbing his way up the corporate ladder and building teams at Fortune 100 banks and launching several successful businesses, Terrell "TC" Carter proves that leaders are grown here at Columbus City Schools.
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From sound engineering to stage production, Fort Hayes Career Center students took full ownership of a professional concert experience.
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Fort Hayes’ students gaining real-world experience producing a concert featuring Grammy-winning jazz artist Linda May Han Oh.
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The Central Ohio Miniature Bridge Building Competition brings in major competition between high schoolers across the state. Whose bridge collapsed and whose stood the test of physics? Read to find out.
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What started as a classroom engineering project turned into paid internships for two CCS students. Discover how hands-on learning and a strong industry partnership helped launch their futures.
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Through career-technical education (CTE), Luke found direction and skill that changed his life. What started as a one-bay garage is now one of the largest independent auto repair operations in the region.
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Through financial support and one-on-one mentoring from Columbus Rotary, CCS students are preparing for life after graduation.
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Magellan Moore III admits that as a high school student, he was still finding his footing. Everything changed when he enrolled in Career-Technical Education (CTE).
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Through hands-on workshops, mock interviews and mentoring, Acloché is helping CCS students turn curiosity into career readiness.