CTE Standards

Career Technical Education Excellence

CTE Standards

The CTE Credentialing Program by the California Department of Education includes 15 Industry Sectors for CTE Instructors, each with specific pathway standards and performance indicators. Below are the industry sector descriptions and matrices aligning standards with Common Core.

Industry Sectors & Standards

Agriculture & Natural Resources (PDF)

Business & Finance (PDF)

Engineering & Design (PDF)

Hospitality, Tourism, & Administration (PDF)

Marketing, Sales, & Service (PDF)

Arts, Media, & Entertainment (PDF)

Education, Child Development, & Family Services (PDF)

Fashion & Interior Design (PDF)

Information Technology (PDF)

Public Services (PDF)

Building Trades & Construction (PDF)

Energy, Environment, & Utilities (PDF)

Health Science & Medical Technology (PDF)

Manufacturing & Product Development (PDF)

Transportation (PDF)

Explore the standards and performance indicators for each industry sector to understand CTE instructor requirements and align instruction with industry standards, ensuring students are career-ready.