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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > multiculturalism and special populations > African American education > psychology and human development > career and technical education
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > multiculturalism and special populations > African American education > psychology and human development > career and technical education

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career and technical education  

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  • Career and technical education (CTE) is the contemporary term used throughout the United States to identify collectively those education programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and related education necessary for employment in American workplaces. Historically defined as vocational education, CTE programs are offered by more than 35,000 public and private schools and community colleges throughout the United States. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration; Career and Technical Education]

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