The opportunities are endless and the benefits are clear: Tech-ed programs equip students with real skills for the real world. 

This January & February, students across North America will select which programs they want to enroll in for the following school year. During these months, Edge Factor is equipping educators, with high-impact tools to celebrate technical education programs. Encouraging students, jobseekers, and families to explore hands-on learning programs to gain real skills for the real world. 

CTE Programs provide students the opportunity to work on tangible projects that develop skills like problem-solving, responsibility, communication, and critical thinking. These essential life skills help students and job-seekers gain real skills for the real world. Topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) come alive with hands-on projects while students learn job-specific skills. Students involved in technical education programs have the opportunity to realize their potential and discover what they are (and aren’t!) interested in and ensure they are future proof.

A Harvard study shows that students learned more when participating in classrooms that used active-learning strategies. The New School of Architecture and Design shared, “Hands-on learning (also known as experiential learning) is the biology lab that teaches a future scientist to be comfortable with dissection; the vehicle shop experience that helps a future mechanic understand the nuances of an engine with not just their eyes and ears but also with actual hands-on training. It gives students the opportunity to self-correct any educational missteps in the moment – with professional guidance at arm’s reach.” 

To support educators, and community and business leaders in promoting technical education programs, Edge Factor has launched the CTE Month Toolkit. 

Edge Factor’s CTE Month Toolkit includes an inspirational keynote presentation by Edge Factor President and Founder, Jeremy Bout. Educators can access the Event Host Guide which includes everything you'll need to host engaging events that celebrate and promote technical education programs. 

5 Reasons to Access the CTE Month Toolkit!

Here are the top 5 reasons why we recommend you access and share the CTE Month Toolkit: 

1. To inspire students to pursue careers in skilled trades

    

2. Recruit new students and job seekers to enroll in CTE programs.

    

3. Help families discover the opportunities available within the skilled trades. 

    

4. Build relationships with companies, schools, and the future workforce. 

    

5. Help students understand how CTE Programs help them develop transferable skills they'll need for a successful future. 

   
   
   

What are you waiting for? Get the toolkit today.