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Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs offered by the Georgia Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia allow students the opportunity to explore a wide range of exciting career options while they’re still in high school.
Designed to help middle and high school students explore before they head out into the world, CTAE encourages participants to find their future passion and to enhance their overall school experience. CTAE helps you become career clear by senior year and on the road to college, career, and life success!
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CTAE Delivers Real Benefits.
Discovery = Clarity. Clarity = Self-confidence. Self-confidence = College and Career Success. CTAE delivers real-world skills and hands-on learning programs that give students the confidence and clarity to step out into the world with real college and career plans. In fact, less than 3% of CTAE participants say they don’t know what they want to do after high school, and parents of CTAE students are three times more likely to report that they are “very satisfied” with their child’s ability to learn real-world skills.
High School. Only Better.
CTAE doesn’t take the place of high school — it enhances the experience. Students enrolled in CTAE programs still attend regular classes and participate in school activities such as sports and the arts. CTAE delivers a difference in students’ lives through the introduction and exposure to real-world opportunities within their communities. Specialized classes, internships, and the ability to network with local businesses are just some of the ways CTAE adds value to the high school experience. CTAE students and their parents are twice as likely to agree the experience makes high school that much better.
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) helped make what I wanted to do after high school clear. With hands-on and practical learning, CTAE gave me the best high school experience.
Brandon Brown, Mill Creek High School Class of ‘24
The Choice of a Lifetime
Choosing a CTAE pathway in high school allows students to steer their way clear to a successful life and career right from the start! The more you explore before you head out into the world, the easier it will be to find your way after graduation. Investing a little time in your future today to consider your college and career options will save you time and money tomorrow.
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The Georgia High Demand Career Initiative – Coming Soon!
This game-changing initiative will unlock a world of opportunities for students and job seekers in Georgia. The High Demand Career List (HDCL) and the High Priority Career List (HPCL), backed by the State Workforce Development Board, will be your roadmap to high-demand, high-wage, and high-skill careers. These lists spotlight the jobs that are key to our state’s growth and public services. Whether you’re drawn to sectors plenty of job openings, or to roles that require specialized skills and credentials, these lists will ignite your path to a prosperous future. Stay tuned!
Fast-Track Your Career Path with Accelerated Career.
Discover a quicker route to your dream career with our Accelerated Career Diploma pathways. You have a unique opportunity to earn your high school diploma while also pursuing a college degree or technical certification in your chosen career field – at the same time. Start your journey today at one of the 22 colleges within the Technical College System of Georgia. Reach out to your high school counselor to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Start Your Career in a High-Demand Field. Tuition Free.
TCSG colleges offer 18 areas of study for which tuition is free, thanks to the HOPE Career Grant. These are some of the most up-and-coming, in-demand careers in Georgia. The HOPE Career Grant helps employers in Georgia stay competitive by creating a pipeline of skilled workers they can hire well into the future. This is where meaningful careers start. Visit TCSG.edu/free-tuition to learn more.