The Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) helps train a qualified workforce for today’s competitive job market. Our research-based programs meet national and/or accreditation standards. They also constantly evolve in response to changing workforce needs. Because CTE is critical to our state’s economic development, we often partner with local business leaders and legislators to achieve common goals. CTE courses help students develop marketable job skills and earn national industry certifications needed to achieve their occupational goals. In Mississippi, CTE courses are widely available. At more than 500 schools and 15 community and junior colleges, CTE instruction is offered in 49 distinct occupational areas. Students may enroll in CTE programs in secondary, postsecondary or short-term adult sessions, as well as through industry training or business and industry partnerships.
The school-to-careers transition program available through the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University crosses all disciplines to help students prepare for the working world. It combines rigorous academics with technical training toward a variety of credentials.
