Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Why CTE Matters
Career Readiness: CTE provides students with hands-on, practical skills and knowledge related to specific careers and industries, preparing them for a smooth transition into the workforce.
Professional development experiences are essential to equip educators to teach CTE confidently.
By collaborating with industry professionals, we develop content is grounded in the real-world, relevant skills students need for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities. It also ensures it is up to date on the latest workforce trends, innovations, and best practices in CTE.
Through professional development, educators are able adapt to evolving industries, empower students to explore diverse career paths in your industry, and prepare the next generation of skilled professionals for success in a rapidly changing world.
How We Apply It
We offer a variety of interactive, high-impact learning experiences that are hands-on, relevant, easy to implement in the classroom, and tailored to your unique needs.
Interactive Workshops: Educators learn practical tools and techniques they can apply right away to help students explore meaningful careers.
Personalized Coaching: One-on-one support gives educators the confidence and clarity to embed CTE strategies in their day-to-day teaching.
Workforce Development: Events can have a big impact that helps educators bring real-world industry skills into the classroom.
Customized lesson plans that support career-connected learning by aligning with workforce needs and introducing students to key concepts through hands-on activities.
Student programs—such as internships with jobsite exposure—provide exposure to career pathways and allow them to build workplace essential skills.
Benefits of Working with Us:
Hands-On Events That Make a Difference:
Our CTE experiences are intentionally designed to bridge the gap between education and workforce readiness:
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and teaching tools for educators
- Career panels featuring industry experts and live Q&A sessions full of practical advice and real-world insights
- Field trips that expose educators and students to real-world career opportunities and potential career pathways
- Hands-on activities with industry-relevant tools and techniques that help teachers bring workforce skills into the classroom and students build career-ready experience
We support workforce development by equipping both teachers and students with relevant tools and career-ready skills.
Step 1: Align
- Meet to learn more
- Understand needs and goals
- Define outcomes
- Align on moving forward
Step 2: Plan
- Assemble team of educational experts specific to your needs
- Set schedule and budget
- Share and approve proposal
Step 3: Design
- Design your personalized solution
- Use advanced tools and practices
- Ensure alignment
Step 4: Implement
- Provide your personalized education solution
- Adjust and support as needed
- Share resources
Step 5: Review
- Provide report and share feedback
- Plan for future needs
The WhyMaker Way
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We Are Education Experts
We are seasoned educators who create hands-on STEM lesson plans that build engagement and real-world skills. With deep knowledge of K-12 environments, we understand the realities of classroom schedules, educational standards, and what teachers need to succeed.
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We Are Creative
We create tailor-made solutions fueled by creativity and passion. Each project is designed from the ground up with fresh thinking and genuine enthusiasm.
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We Are Responsive
We actively listen to understand your needs and deliver solutions that meet them. We are adaptable as needs evolve and respond to input quickly.
