Programs and Career Pathways
SPS CTE Program Areas
Each of the seven (7) SPSSeattle Public Schools CTECareer and Technical Education programs provide academic and technical skills for students. Program Areas contain one or more CTECareer and Technical Education programs provide academic and technical skills for students. Career Pathways which are aligned with the 16 National Career Clusters. Clusters represent a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities.
CTECareer and Technical Education programs provide academic and technical skills for students. Career Pathways are series of connected courses and resources that provide students to experience their education in a more meaningful, career-focused way. This sequence of courses includes exploration and career preparation, and are connected to post secondary programs of study, including earning dual college credit and industry-related credentials. They also provide career connected learning engagement activities such as internships.
STEM, technology, leadership development, and career-connected learning opportunities are intended to prepare students for career and college.