CTE and Workforce

CTE and Workforce

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming industries and the way we prepare for work. In this section, you will find resources designed to help educators and industry leaders integrate AI into career and technical education. This area offers information, tools, and advice for navigating the ways AI is reshaping job skills and workforce development.

Whether you’re focused on upskilling current workers or preparing students for emerging roles in a technology-driven economy, this section provides actionable insights to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Explore strategies that empower learners to thrive in an evolving job market and turn AI challenges into opportunities for growth.

Why AI in CTE?

AI is transforming every industry—from healthcare to manufacturing, cybersecurity to automotive technology. For CTE teachers, integrating AI isn’t just about keeping up with trends—it’s about preparing students for the future. Whether it’s streamlining hands-on learning, personalizing instruction, or exposing students to the cutting-edge tools shaping their careers, AI can be a game-changer.

Links and Resources

How Can AI Transform CTE Curricula? - ACTE (Association for Career and Technical Education)

Could AI Transform Career-Technical Education? - EdWeek

Teaching CTE Students About Work-Related Uses of AI - Edutopia

Artificial Intelligence Changing EVERY CTE Career Pathway - National Geographic Learning

The Nexus of Career and Technical Education and Artificial Intelligence - Academic Senate for California Community Colleges

Artificial Intelligence - CTE Brief - Minnesota Department of Education

Navigating AI Integration in Career and Technical Education - MDPI

The Role of AI in Specific Programs

AI is becoming increasingly important in many different industries, across sectors. This section outlines some of the ways in which AI is impacting various programs.

Automotive Technology & Auto Body Repair
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Cosmetology
Construction & Carpentry
Welding & Manufacturing
Health Sciences (Nursing, EMT, Medical Assisting, etc.)
Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Graphic Design & Digital Media
Agriculture & Environmental Science
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Aviation & Aerospace Technology
Business, Marketing & Entrepreneurship