There’s a world of exciting opportunity available through career and technical education (CTE).

You might not know this, but roughly 60% of all jobs available in Virginia are found in the technical sector. These jobs are not what you might think. They are high-paying, career-track positions with a lot of room for mobility and career advancement.

The best part is that employers in the technical sector desperately need well-trained people to fill these positions-so certified technical workers have the upper hand in the job hunt.

We at the Virginia Career Education Foundation are here to help you discover all of these opportunities as well as to inform you about career and technical education (CTE) options available to students in Virginia public schools. On this website you can access lots of information about CTE, from courses and resources in your area, to contact information for CTE staff at the state Department of Education.

You’ll find even more career information on our in-depth reference site, www.KnowHowVirginia.org.

Career Information Resources

• Virginia Career Resource Network
• R U Ready
• Virginia View
• Career Planning Guide
• Career Voyages
• CAP Center