Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education

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Why Career Technical Education Matters

Career technical education (CTE) prepares students for success while strengthening Idaho’s workforce and economy.

For Students

  • Explore careers early
  • Earn industry certifications and college credit
  • Build technical, leadership and workplace readiness skills
  • Enter the workforce with experience and confidence

For Employers

  • Access a pipeline of skilled, work-ready employees
  • Reduce training costs
  • Partner with schools to shape programs that meet workforce needs

For Idaho

  • Strengthens the state's economy
  • Addresses workforce shortages
  • Prepares Idahoans for jobs that support local communities

Learn About Our Programs

Discover career pathways that prepare learners for college, careers and Idaho’s workforce.

Adult Education

Build foundational skills and prepare for college, training and the workforce.

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Develop hands-on skills for careers in agriculture and natural resource management.

Business and Marketing

Prepare for careers in business, finance, management and marketing.

Centers for New Directions

Overcome barriers to education, training and employment.

Engineering and Technology

Build technical and problem-solving skills for careers in engineering and technology.

Family and Consumer Sciences and Human Services

Prepare for careers that support individuals, families and communities.

Fire Service Training

Provide firefighter training and certification that meets national standards.

First Steps

Help middle school students explore careers and prepare for high school and beyond.

Health Professions and Public Safety

Prepare for careers that protect and improve the health and safety of Idaho communities.

Individualized Occupational Training

Provide work-based learning for students whose career interests fall outside traditional pathways.

Trades and Industry

Develop hands-on skills for careers in manufacturing, construction and transportation.

Workforce Training Centers

Provide retraining, upskilling and customized training for individuals and employers.

CTE’s Impact

Building a skilled workforce and strengthening communities across Idaho.

Students enrolled in CTE programs
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of all Idaho high school students took a CTE course
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of CTE concentrators graduated from high school
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Workforce Readiness and Career Technical Education Diplomas awarded
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of CTE concentrators moved into postsecondary education, the military or a service program
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Data from the 2025 Annual Report

Success Stories

Real students. Real careers. Real impact.

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Healthcare Careers

Partnership builds CNA pathway connecting students to healthcare careers

CNA Pathway

“The program reflects a deliberate investment by Gritman in growing its own workforce while strengthening the local community,” Mooney said. “By opening its doors to high school students, the hospital provides access to real-world training that would otherwise be difficult to replicate in a traditional classroom.”
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