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Carl D. Perkins Resources

Programs & Professional Development

Programs & Professional Learning

CTE Updates

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy in Montana

The Office of Public Instruction has developed this webpage to support local school districts concerning financial literacy instruction for K-12 schools.

 

Funding

Data Collections

Career Pathways

Standards & Guidelines

Standards & Guidelines

 

2024 Work Based Learning Manual

Work-Based Learning is an important part of education:

It can provide the relevancy of information learned as well as assist with the knowledge and skills necessary in selecting a career.

Many businesses, agencies, and institutions offer work-based learning experiences, be they from the hosting site, being part of planning teams within state agencies, preparing the workforce through post-secondary institutions or offering foundational education and training through high school career and technical education programs.

The outcome is the same—provide work related experiences which will promote the selection of a career that fits their aptitudes and interests, along with meeting the workforce needs of Montana.

This manual was developed to indicate how to combine efforts, focusing on the student experience at the secondary level. Note, after the forward section, there are two sections:

  • Section I--Focuses on a general understanding of work-based learning.
  • Section II-- Focuses on additional information when work-based learning is part of an approved CTE program.

A Work-Based Learning Google Folder accompanies this manual for sample forms and documents. The file is fluid and ever changing as  best practices and resources are shared for inclusion. With that in mind, continually revisit to assist with your work-based learning efforts.

 

Montana CTE & CTSO Packet

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is helping our nation address key challenges such as workforce development, student achievement, economic vitality and global competitiveness. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are key components to strong CTE programs. CTSOs integrate into CTE programs and courses and extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels.

  • CTSOs provide relevant, engaging programs that improve student achievement, reduce dropout rates and help students discover the wide range of career options available.

  • CTSOs engage the community and local businesses to help students understand global competition and chart effective and efficient pathways through high school and postsecondary education for their personal success.

  • CTSO programs, such as industry based competitive events and community service, provide students with the opportunity to develop 21st Century Skills focused on creativity, problem solving, teamwork and goal setting.

  • CTSOs bring relevance to the classroom and prepare students to be college and career ready.

The impact that CTSOs make in our state is quite astonishing. We invite you to review this publication to see how Career and Technical Student Organizations are contributing to learning that works in our state.

 

Montana CTSO Data 2023-2024

Career and Technical Student Organizations extend Career and Technical Education in Montana through networks of programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide Montana students with opportunities to apply academic, technical and employability knowledge and skills necessary in today’s workforce. 

  • CTSOs serve a total of 12,477 Montana students through DECA, BPA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA and TSA. For a report of CTSO participation by each school, please see the section in this document.
  • At the secondary level, CTE is delivered through comprehensive high schools throughout the state. 
  • At the postsecondary level, CTE is delivered through the state’s colleges of technology, which serve as the two-year college/career training arm of several universities; community colleges; tribal colleges; and four-year institutions that offer technical associate of applied science degrees and certificates.
  • There are 175 Montana High Schools who participate in Career & Technical Education.
  • With over 77,438 students enrolled in more than one High School CTE Program. Approved CTE programs in Montana. 137 Business and Marketing Programs, 82 Family and Consumer Science Programs, 94 Industrial Technology Education Program, 100 Agricultural Programs, 23 Health Science Programs, 4 JROTC programs.

 

Meet the Team

Career and Technical Education


Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares Montana K-12 students for a wide range of careers and post secondary education programs.  CTE courses are found in Montana's middle schools, high schools and career centers. 

CTE courses provide students with life and employment skills to make them highly desirable employees in today's modern workforce.  Skills learned in K-12 Career and Technical Education courses prepare students to go directly into the workforce or to continue their education with a much higher degree of focus and direction for their career goals.

Montana has approved CTE programs and certified teachers in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Technology, and Health Science.  Many Montana high schools participate in the federal Carl D.  Perkins and state Career and Technical Education grant programs to support and improve their Career and Technical Education programs.

 

Career and Technical Student Organization State Directors

Lisa Parker, BPA State Director (406) 579-3697

John Stiles, DECA State Director (406) 209-4490

Tracey Eatherton, FCCLA State Director (406) 229-2017

Jim Rose, FFA State Director (406) 994-7050

Katie Meier, HOSA State Director (406) 868-9445

Roberta Tilleman, SkillsUSA State Director (406) 868-3489

Jesse Gray, TSA State Directors (406) 676-3390 ext. 7553