What can I do with a career and technical education degree?
Students graduating with a major in career and technical education develop many transferable skills and can use their education in a variety of fields!
Below is a list of potential employers and career opportunities for career and technical education. This is not an exhaustive listing. The world of work is always evolving and over time job titles and work settings can change.
Potential employers
- business and industry
- community colleges
- camps
- department of education
- education programs/agencies
- federal government agencies
- high schools
- manufacturing
- middle schools
- military
- nonprofit agencies
- state government agencies
- vocational high schools
- technical/vocational high schools
- universities
- vocational centers
- work based learning programs
Career opportunities in career and technical education
- automotive technology teacher
- community college instructor
- communications and media instructor
- extension specialist
- family and consumer science teacher
- high school teacher
- industrial technology teacher
- middle school teacher
- program coordinator
- training specialist
- vocational instructor
Career opportunities with an advanced or graduate degree
- dean of career and technical education
- education program specialist
- educational administrator
- educational researcher
- executive director
- university professor
Career and technical education career Web site
For assistance clarifying your career direction, or for assistance regarding internships, job searches, and résumé writing, visit the ETC Services center in Appleby Hall 127 or call 612-625-3339 to schedule an individual appointment with a career counselor.
September 2007