Businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and educational institutions across the region provide vital programmatic and financial support for CTE programs and activities. They connect learning and work for students in ways that promote academic and career success. They help create a strong, sustainable pipeline of talent for our employers, enabling them to compete globally and grow our economy.

Below are some ways you can become a CTE partner. 

Durham Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) is dedicated to providing students with meaningful opportunities that support their exploration of future career pathways. We invite industry partners to participate in our work-based learning initiatives by hosting students for experiences such as job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships. Additional opportunities for engagement include participating in career fairs and hosting student groups for educational field trips.

Career and technical student organizations support academics, career-readiness and leadership development through competitions, service activities and career-relevant projects. Students develop character and citizenship, and gain technical, professional and teamwork skills while learning about industries and sectors that interest them.

CTE serves nearly 15,000 middle and high school students each year with career-focused education and work-based learning that empowers students to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.

By sponsoring CTE, your company will help fund critical programming not covered by government funding, including work-based learning, career readiness training events, and career and technical student organizations.