Power-Up Series: Maximize CTE Month with Pathful
Explore key takeaways from our Power-Up session on maximizing CTE Month with Pathful, featuring strategies to boost engagement, streamline career exploration, and celebrate student success.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month celebrates the value of CTE programs nationwide. To support educators during this important time, Pathful hosted a Power-Up session offering practical strategies and resources to make the most of this celebration.
What is CTE Month?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month celebrates the value of CTE programs nationwide each February. This important time allows schools to showcase CTE strategies and classroom innovations.
Pathful Power-Up Series
The session was led by Katie Knapp, an experienced CTE leader with eight years in Career and Technical Education who has developed career-focused programs and built industry partnerships.
Week-by-Week CTE Month ActivitiesWeek 1: Choose Your Career
- Career Assessments: Start with interest assessments to identify career recommendations
- Career Profiles: Research careers based on assessment results
- Compare Careers: Use the comparison tool to find ideal matches
Week 2: Explore Your Career
- Virtual Job Shadow Videos: Watch videos for top career choices and complete the Career Journal
- Goal Setting Tool: Set achievable career goals after watching videos
Week 3: CTSO Prep
- Career Lessons: Explore CTSOs relevant to your pathway (BPA, DECA, FCCLA, HOSA, FFA, SkillsUSA, TSA)
- Resume Builder: Create standout resumes for competition season
Week 4: Employability Skills
- Employability Skills Videos: Watch videos aligned to career goals and complete the Employability Journal
- Micro-credential Courses: Earn credentials through Pathful's seven employability skills courses
Kay Takeaways & Next Steps
Key Takeaways
- Engage Learners Easily – Use career assessments, profiles, and comparison tools to spark student interest.
- Save Prep Time – Ready-to-use lesson plans, videos, and activities require minimal setup.
- Career-Ready Tools – Access goal-setting, resume-building, and employability skills resources.
Next Steps for Educators
- Log in to explore the CTE Month Calendar
- Assign Career and Employability activities
- Follow @PathfulInc for updates
- Watch the Recap Video Below:
