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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teaches a trade or career skill, like welding, cooking, nursing or auto repair, to middle and high school students.
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CTE teachers run hands-on shops, kitchens, labs and clinics at career and technical centers and high schools. They teach skills and safety, prepare students for industry certifications and competitions, and connect them with employers. Many were electricians, chefs, nurses or mechanics first and bring that experience to class.
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Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.