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Paving the Way to college: SOAR & local articulations

Career & Technical Education (CTE) students in Pennsylvania can turn strong high-school technical work into real college credit. There are two common routes: SOAR (statewide) articulations and local/program-to-program articulations. Both…

S. Y. November 25, 2025

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What PA SOAR CTE Programs Are — What Parents & Students Should Know

SOAR stands for Students Occupationally and Academically Ready. It’s a Pennsylvania program that links high school Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes to college programs. When a student finishes an…

S. Y. November 24, 2025

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What Is a CTSO — and Why It Matters

CTSO stands for Career and Technical Student Organization. These are student-run (with adult/advisor support) organizations that tie directly into Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs in high schools and colleges.…

S. Y. November 24, 2025

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10 Online CTE Tools

Career and Technical Education (CTE) continues to evolve as technology reshapes how students learn, explore careers, and earn credentials. Today’s CTE classrooms blend hands-on instruction with cutting-edge digital platforms that…

S. Y. November 24, 2025

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What is NOCTI? What is its Role in Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs prepare students for high-skill, high-demand careers in fields such as healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, business, and skilled trades. A key component of these programs…

S. Y. November 24, 2025

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How Industry Certifications Help Students Get Ahead

The Power of Career and Technical Education: Bridging the Gap Between High School, College, and Careers In the modern economic landscape, the traditional "college-for-all" narrative is evolving into a more…

S. Y. November 24, 2025