CTE credentialing programs are generally organized into industry sectors or programs of study geared to secondary and postsecondary students and to address the needs of workforce development programs.
Industry standards are the crucial qualifications a person needs to be prepared for success in a specific industry in today’s economy and for the jobs of the future. Forming a partnership among educators, administrators, business and industry experts helps to ensure a CTE program, its curriculum, and the resulting credential or certification meets industry standards.