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Myths & Facts About CTE<\/b><\/h1>\n

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TRUTH<\/strong>:<\/span> CTE program<\/span> graduates<\/span> have options. They will be qualified to enter college when they <\/span>graduate,<\/span> or they can go right into an entry level position in their chosen career field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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TRUTH: While <\/span>it’s<\/span> true that <\/span>some <\/span>CTE fields have historically been <\/span>male-dominated<\/span>,<\/span> almost half of Massachusetts CTE students (46%) are female. <\/span>CTE offers students a valuable opportunity to enter a field they will find rewarding, regardless of gender.<\/span> CTE <\/span>encourages <\/span>individuals to explore diverse career paths and can help create a more inclusive workforce.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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TRUTH:<\/span> CTE<\/span> is open to all students<\/span>, including students with disabilities.<\/span> Admission to many CTE programs is competitive, but s<\/span>pecial education and disability accommodations are available in all public schools, including CTE schools<\/span> and programs<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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TRUTH:<\/span> CTE<\/span> is open to all students, including<\/span> multilingual learners. <\/span>S<\/span>o<\/span>me<\/span> students may be recommended for an English Learner program that is not available in every school, but <\/span>English Language Learner programs <\/span>are available in all public schools, including CTE schools and programs.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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TRUTH: While many students attend CTE programs in their local high school, there are other options! You can find more information about these choices here:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/ccte\/cvte\/cte-families\/apply-enroll.html<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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TRUTH: In addition to manufacturing and trades, CTE students study Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Graphic Communications, Horticulture, Robotics and many other subjects. For a complete list of options in Massachusetts follow this link:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/ccte\/cvte\/cte-families\/default.html<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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TRUTH: <\/span>CTE as a step on the path to college and stable, rewarding, well-compensated careers<\/span>. All Massachusetts state-approved CTE programs <\/span>represent<\/span> in-demand and growing industries<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Next: Explore Frequently Asked Questions About CTE<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Our specialists are here to help families and students understand your options for career and technical education high schools. Check out the resources developed in partnership with the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education \u2013 or contact us today at\u00a0<\/span>1 (800) 208-2242\u00a0<\/a>\u2013\u00a0SchoolFinder@fcsn.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to learn more!<\/p>\n

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