Middle school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs expose students to a variety of careers and industries, helping them explore and connect their interests and passions to their future education and career goals. These programs help students develop foundational skills that can be transferred to a wide range of programs in high school. Understanding their own interests and the opportunities offered locally gives students confidence when making course and pathway selections as they enter high school, which has been proven to lower dropout rates of at-risk students.
Why Start in Middle School?
Make the Connection
Want to explore how your interests connect to careers?
Share your results with your school counselor to learn more about your career and course options.
Bring Programs to Your Middle School
Expand Your Middle School Offerings
Does your business or organization want to support CTE learning for middle school students?
DC CTE connects organizations that can offer industry-related events, workplace tours, mentorship, internships, and more with local middle school students. Contact Tanya Whitaker with information about how your business or organization would like to get involved at tanya.whitaker@dc.gov or fill out our contact form.
