State Designated Career Technical Education

The Office of College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) assists MA public schools to prepare students for both college and career. Through innovative and high-quality state designated Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs in both regional technical and traditional/comprehensive high schools, Massachusetts is closing opportunity gaps and increasing levels of achievement, so all students are prepared for college, career, and civic engagement.

Select one of the following for CTE Actions and Information:

• Learn more about state designated CTE programs policies
• Learn more about framework alignment initiative and program quality processes
• Apply for a new CTE program
• Submit an Intent to Close a CTE Program
• Access CTE Admissions Guidance & Resources
• Access Nonresident CTE Access Guidance & Resources
• Access CTE Reporting & Data Resources
• Access CTE Regulations
• Learn more about Perkins Funding

Students and Families can find information about program options and how to access programs at Student & Family Information.

Last Updated: May 29, 2026