CTE Pathways and Academies
A CTE program is a sequence of two or more themed courses within a specific career or industry. Program courses build upon each other and are taken in sequence. “Shop class” or “vocational education” classes of the past may come to mind when thinking of a CTE program, however, this is a very outdated view of modern CTE. Details on Pathways and Academies.
CTE Programs Summary
Take a look at a comprehensive list of all CTE programs offered in Academy District 20 schools. Some programs are specific to the school that houses that particular program. Take a look at our listing of CTE programs.
Work-Based Learning Opportunities (WBL)
Work-based learning is a continuum of activities that begins with experiences that help students learn about work (such as career fairs, career presentations, career interviews), progresses to learning through work (job shadows, internships, clinicals, etc.), and finally the student engages in learning at work (on-the-job training and apprenticeships). More about Work Based Learning.
School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)
SWAP is a collaborative initiative between the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and local school districts/Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and is supported by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Read more about this program.