The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program connects careers with education. CTE broadly encompasses six service areas:
- Agriculture, food and natural resources
- Applied sciences, technology, engineering, and manufacturing
- Business, finance, marketing and management
- Health science
- Human services
- Information solutions
Service Area Sites
Key Information
- CTE Essential Dates & Locations (Updated June 2024)
- Future Ready Resources
- AR/VR Welding Checkout Information
Resources for CTE Support
Resources for Career and Technical Education are selected by Grant Wood AEA consultant. If you have any questions, please reach out to either of the staff listed at the bottom of this page.
High School Registered Apprenticeship Programs (HSRAP)
The Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) has been officially recognized as a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), effective June 27, 2024. This development, and the enhanced flexibility that comes with it, will better position our state to create the workforce pipeline it needs for the future. The IOA will encourage new innovation and focus on expanding available programs to help apprentices start successful careers across Iowa. Get Started with Registered Apprenticeships (RA) Programs
Resources for Participating Districts
- GW HSRAP Handbook with templates for recruitment and support
- Iowa Department of Education Work-Based Learning Course Naming and Coding Guidance
Want to learn more? Please contact Molly Crock with any questions you have!
Department of Education
ACTE Resources
Kirkwood Community College Opportunities
Work Based Learning Resources
Region 10 Regional Planning Partnership
The Region 10 CTE Planning Partnership assists school districts in providing accessible means of delivering high-quality secondary career and technical education programs. Through these partnerships, Grant Wood AEA is able to help school districts deliver CTE programs effectively and efficiently.
RPP Meeting Minutes
Archive of Old Service Area Websites
