Business and Industry engagement in South Carolina Career and Technical Education programs is significant in providing workplace relevancy for our future workforce - our students. State leaders, educators, and business/industry collaborations play a critical role in developing, implementing and promoting policies and strategies to ensure CTE is responsive to the needs of learners and the economy. CTE is vital to ensuring there is a strong talent pipeline of skilled workers.
Importance of CTE to Business and Industry
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CTE is most successful through partnership with business and industry to design and provide high quality, dynamic programs.
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CTE helps our state and nation meet the challenges of economic development, student achievement and global competitiveness.
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CTE is aligned with the interests of business and industry—and the interests of our nation.
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CTE programs in secondary and postsecondary institutions are developing South Carolina’s and America’s most valuable resource—its people; helping them gain the skills, technical knowledge, academic foundation and real-world experience they need to prepare for in-demand, high-skill, high-wage careers.
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CTE courses help students explore, select, and define a career or field of interest, and support students learning soft skills that are highly prized by the job market.
Resources and Additional Information
SC Business and Industry Toolkit
Explore Perkins State Plan and Data
South Carolina CTE PR Videos
Business and Industry SC CTE Engagement Opportunities - Resource links and overview of how Business and Industry can get involved with SC CTE Programs.
WBL Implementation Guide
