CTE Culinary Arts

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide academic and technical instruction alongside work-based learning experiences to high school students in public school systems. CTE programs exist across the country in public schools, and NYC has one of the largest portfolios in America, with nearly 300 CTE programs across 130 high schools and over 65,000 participating students. CTE students take industry-specific courses, work-based learning opportunities and certifications in order to be better prepared for their next steps after high school.

CTE...

• Provides students with industry-specific curricula, work-based learning opportunities, certifications and partnerships with industry mentors, colleges and training programs
• Bridges education with real-world experiences and empowers students to make informed post-secondary choices
• Cultivates an inclusive workforce pipeline in New York City to sustain its local economy
• Embraces innovation and transformation through its rigorous process of updating curricula and upskilling educators
• Successfully demonstrates collaboration between education, workforce and economic development