Virginia Cte Resource Center

The Virginia CTE Resource Center operates under a clear and vital mission: to support school divisions and educational partners in developing and delivering high-quality CTE programs that prepare Virginia’s students for college, career, and life. The Center acts as a bridge between the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and local school systems, ensuring that CTE instruction is rigorous, relevant, and aligned with both state academic standards and current industry needs.

The Virginia CTE Resource Center plays a critical role in supporting CTE programs across the state. By providing professional development, technical assistance, and resources, the center helps to ensure that students have access to high-quality CTE programs that prepare them for in-demand careers. Addressing the challenges facing CTE programs and implementing the recommendations outlined in this report will help to ensure the continued success of CTE programs in Virginia. virginia cte resource center

The Virginia CTE Resource Center has had a significant impact on CTE programs across the state, achieving notable successes in areas such as: The Virginia CTE Resource Center operates under a

The Virginia CTE Resource Center offers a range of services and resources to support CTE programs, including: By reducing the burden on individual teachers to

In an economy where 65% of jobs will require postsecondary education or training beyond high school, the Virginia CTE Resource Center ensures that every region of the state—from rural Southside to urban Northern Virginia—has equitable access to world-class CTE curricula and support. By reducing the burden on individual teachers to “reinvent the wheel” and instead providing research-based, industry-validated resources, the Center raises the floor of instructional quality across the board.

The Virginia CTE Resource Center offers a range of services and resources to support CTE educators, students, and industry partners, including:

The Virginia CTE Resource Center is far more than a library of lesson plans. It is a dynamic, responsive, and essential engine of workforce and educational development in the Commonwealth. By empowering educators with the tools, training, and support they need, the CTE Resource Center helps ensure that Virginia’s students are not just graduating—they are launching into meaningful careers and lifelong success. For any CTE stakeholder in Virginia, the Center is not just a resource; it is a strategic partner in building the future workforce, one classroom at a time.