Welcome to AZ Career and Technical Education

Our Vision:  Develop Arizona's competitive workforce through the power of Career and Technical Education.

Our Mission:  Career and Technical Education will engage Arizona learners in relevant experiences leading to purposeful and economically viable careers. 

Career and Technical Education is part of a well-rounded education and, as such, CTE programs are eligible to access Title IV funds.

Announcements

• Becoming a CTE Teacher
• Arizona Perkins V State Plan
• Arizona CTE Strategic Plan

What's New

• My Future AZ
• Without Limits:  A Shared Vision for the Future of Career Technical Education
• CTE & The State Seal of Arts Proficiency
• K-8 Career Literacy Standards
• Arizona Department of Education Quality and Compliance Monitoring Form
• Perkins V - Five Year Grant/Program Monitoring Schedule
• AZ CTE Local Advisory Committee Membership Guide
• AZ CTE Local Advisory Committee Leadership Guide
• Arizona Industry Credential Incentive Program:  2020 Graduates
• Arizona Industry Credential Incentive Program:  2019 Graduates

Quick Links

• For information about CTE Teacher Certification go to - https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/certificates - then scroll down and select the blue bar titled Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificates

Cathie Raymond
Deputy Associate Superintendent/State Director
Career and Technical Education
Arizona Department of Education
Phone:  602-364-2211
Email:  [email protected]