The education and training career cluster focuses on the activities, resources, and locations that provide all kinds of learning services. It includes careers at public and private schools at every level— pre-K through high school— as well as colleges and universities. Occupations at libraries, museums and corporate training services are also part of this cluster.
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialist

Average Salary: $60,820

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases.

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CTE Teacher, Secondary

Average Salary: $62,460

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.  CTE Instructors commonly teach within one of the six career clusters and specialize in a specific career pathway.

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Instructional Coordinators

Average Salary: $66,970

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Industry Recognized Certificates/Credentials, Employability Skills, and Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Applications

Industry Recognized Certificates/Credentials

Students have the potential to earn an industry recognized certificates and credentials through their experiences in our CTE programs. The following certificates and credentials could include the following:

Employability Skills

While enrolled in the Education and Training program, students will be expected to work on various employability skills that could be related to the industry recognized certificate / credentials listed above. See some examples of how students will work on these skills below:

  • Communication Skills
    Effective communication is at the heart of education and training. Educators and trainers need to explain complex concepts clearly, listen to students' questions and concerns, and provide constructive feedback. For instance, a teacher must communicate subject matter in a way that is easily understandable to students, tailoring their approach to different learning styles and abilities.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
    In the field of education, adaptability is crucial as no two students are exactly alike. Educators often need to adjust their teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. For instance, a special education teacher may need to modify lesson plans to suit the unique needs of individual students with disabilities, ensuring that each student can access and engage with the curriculum effectively.
  • Empathy and Patience
    Empathy and patience are essential skills for educators and trainers, especially when working with students facing challenges. Educators must understand the emotional and psychological needs of their students and provide support accordingly. For example, a counselor working with students in a high-stress academic environment should be empathetic, offering emotional support and guidance to help students manage stress and maintain their mental well-being.

CTSO Applications

Students who enroll in a course within the Education and Training program have the opportunity to engage in in a CTSO. Below are some potential applications to a CTSO that student could be involved when participating in this CTE program:

  • FCCLA/EducatorsRising: Lesson Planning & Delivery- CTE
    Planning, preparing, and delivering effective instruction is the heart of the work of all educators. This competition challenges young educators to plan and deliver a lesson of their choosing to an actual CTE classroom of students. 
  • FCCLA/EducatorsRising: Lesson Planning & Delivery- STEM
    Planning, preparing, and delivering effective instruction is the heart of the work of all educators. This competition challenges young educators to plan and deliver a lesson of their choosing to an actual classroom of students. Selfreflection following the lesson is an essential component of this competition; a clear-eyed evaluation of what you’ve done is the best way to learn and make wise choices in the future. 
  • FCCLA/EducatorsRising: Exploring Education Administration Careers
    Successful operation of an education institution requires competent administration. Administrators provide direction, leadership, and day-to-day management of educational activities in schools and other education institutions. The purpose of this competition is to learn more about education administration careers through job shadowing and interviewing a current education administrator. 

Which High Schools Offer this Program?

CTE Advisory Board

Damon Smith
Chief Personnel Officer
Aurora Public Schools

Jennifer Montoya
Assistant Principal
Aurora Public Schools

Dr. Margarita Bianco
Professor
University of Colorado, Boulder