Career Readiness & Technical Education
At the Troy School District, our mission is to cultivate a culture of career readiness among our students by fostering career awareness, encouraging exploration of diverse career pathways, and providing robust preparation for future success. Through engaging curriculum, hands-on experiences, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders, we empower every student to discover their passions, develop essential skills, and confidently pursue their chosen careers, ensuring they are well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to society. Learn more by previewing our CTE 101 Introduction video on YouTube. Click the button YouTube to get started.
Utilizing Xello to Assist Students on Their Journey We're excited to provide Xello, a cutting-edge career and education planning tool for our K-12 students. Xello offers:
- Career and skill matching tools.
- Engaging career exploration activities.
- Access to educational planning resources for different careers.
- Tools for setting and tracking student goals.
- Personalized programs of study to guide each student through high school.
Mike MunacoCareer & Technical Education Supervisor
Barb Johnson
CTE Secretary
(248) 823-5197
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Xello Student Login: Use District Email and Student ID
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Xello Staff Login: Use District Credentials
COLLEGE & CAREER READY
When Career Technical Education is integrated with a student's academic schedule, students develop the skills needed for success. The technical, academic and employability skills that students gain in CTE programs and work-based learning are essential for college and career success.
The top 3 Skills and experiences that students report gaining from CTE:
- SKILLS to help them get jobs in the future.
- REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES to help them understand academic classes.
- The chance to work as PART OF A TEAM.
CTE students demonstrate the academic, technical, and employability skills needed for post secondary and workplace success.
Career Awareness (K-5)
At the elementary level, our vision is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and curiosity to explore diverse careers, nurturing essential competencies aligned with their passions in a changing world.
Our goal is to empower students with the abilities, self-assurance, and inquisitiveness to delve into various careers, fostering vital skills that resonate with their interests in an evolving world. Career Awareness strategies introduce students to various types of careers. It is important that student exposures include a broad spectrum of career pathways, including nontraditional careers for their gender.
Career Exploration (6-8)
Students will expand on their awareness of the six career zones by being introduced to Michigan’s 17 Career Clusters. Learn more about EDP’s, Talent Portfolio’s and more.
Students will expand on their awareness of the six career zones by being introduced to Michigan’s 17 Career Clusters. Learn more about EDP’s, Talent Portfolio’s and more.
Career Preparation (9-12)
Students will refine their career goals and the educational steps required for success in a global society. Activities offer real-world experiences to connect career options with educational decisions.
Students will refine their career goals and the educational steps required for success in a global society. Activities offer real-world experiences to connect career options with educational decisions.