Career and Technical Education, widely referred to as “CTE”, is an emphasis of USD 415. CTE courses allow students to gain valuable knowledge and skills they will use after graduation whether they continue to college or move directly into their careers. The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) recognizes 37 career pathways within 16 career clusters.

Students interested in particular career pathways are offered courses at three different learning levels. Introduction Level courses are broadly focused and provide a first-look at many skills and careers within a cluster or pathway. Students in Technical Level classes build skills in focused courses, and most of our pathways have at least 3 offerings at this level. Application Level courses are focused on providing real-world experiences and training, and allow students to use the skills they’ve developed throughout their CTE classes.