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Career and Technical Education
Career training for high school students
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What this program is
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.
Who can get it
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?
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.
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.
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 if you have questions about CTE.
- Email the Office of School Enrollment at HSEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov if you have questions about CTE.
- Visit a Family Welcome Center (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers) to get help in person.
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.
Visit in person
Visit a Family Welcome Center (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers) to get help in person.
Source and last updated
- Source
- NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
- Agency
- NYC Department of Education (DOE)
- Updated
- Source: December 16, 2022 · Synced August 18, 2026
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