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Contact program supervisors for questions related to CTE Toolkits not listed.

2018–2019 Counselor Toolkit under Construction
Contact Program Supervisor for pathway questions. Click here for supervisor contact list.

2017-2018 CTE Counselor Toolkit

MCPS groups careers into 11 different Career and Technology Education (CTE) clusters. These career clusters will help direct you toward focused program of study with high school plans to help you choose courses that align with your future goals.

In addition, students can incorporate JROTC and Internships into a four-year program. Most of the high school plans include opportunities to earn college credit and industry certification. Information related to industry certifications is found below. For more information on college courses and ways to earn college credit while still in high school, speak with your high school counselor or visit the Career and Postsecondary Partnerships website.

(NEW) See the Career Readiness (Early Edge) Action Plan

View the 2018-2019 Current Program Locations:
Go to the map of schools to see which programs are offered at each school or download the chart .

(NEW) View New Career Programs and Enrollment Options for 2018-2019

(NEW) Read and watch: MCPS Grads in Careers: Profiles of Success)

(NEW) Early College Associate Degree Dual Enrollment Program

Select a career from the list below to find a high school program, which schools offer it, and additional program information.

Career Technology Education (CTE) Career Clusters

Arts, Media, and Communication

Business Management and Finance

Construction and Development

Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism

Education, Training, and Child Studies

Environmental, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

Certified Professional Horticulturist

Health and Biosciences

Information Technology and Computer Science

Law, Government, Public Safety, and Administration

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology

Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Advanced Engineering

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Other Programs

College/Career Research and Development

College/Career Research and Development (CCRD)

College Programs

Career Technology Education Resources

See the list of certifications or licensures associated with CTE programs of study .
Find Program Supervisors.
Students in need of credits to earn a high school diploma and complete CTE program may take advantage of college course options.
View a list of possible college courses that may satisfy this requirement.
Maryland High School CTE Programs of Study brochure.
Career/College Planning Guide for Ninth Grade Students.
Dual Enrollment/College Courses and Early College Access Programs
Information on College and Career Readiness and College Completion (CCRCCA).
For data information on CTE Programs, view on Maryland CTE Data website.

Teacher Resources

College Preparation Fair was held at Montgomery College, Germantown Campus on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - For more information, see flyer.

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Career Readiness for students