Career and Technical Education (CTE) lets students gain career skills as they complete high school or high school equivalency (HSE). CTE offers work-based learning experiences like job shadowing, mentorships, and internships.
Heads Up
CTE is available at designated CTE high schools (http://cte.nyc/web/) and through CTE programs in other high schools.8th graders can enroll in CTE during the regular high school admissions process.Students can also earn a CTE-endorsed Regents Diploma, on top of traditional high school graduation requirements.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a New York City public high school, you must be able to answer yes to these questions:
Are you a New York City resident?Are you currently an 8th-grade student or a first-time 9th-grade student?
Required Documents
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How to Apply
You can get help enrolling in a CTE at a public high school by:
Talking to your guidance counselor Speaking with a staff member from a Family Welcome Center (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers) .Find a CTE high school (http://cte.nyc/web/) based on where you live and your interests.
Online
You can get help enrolling in a CTE at a public high school by:
Talking to your guidance counselor Speaking with a staff member from a Family Welcome Center (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers) .Find a CTE high schools (http://cte.nyc/web/) based on where you live and your interests.
Find a CTE program
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Get Help
Visit the CTE (http://cte.nyc/) or Department of Education (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/learning/career-and-technical-education) website to learn more about CTE.Call the high school admission line at 718-935-2399 (mailto:[email protected]) if you have questions about CTE.Email the Office of School Enrollment at [email protected] (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers) if you have questions about CTE.Visit a Family Welcome Center to get help in person.
