Nine public school districts in Maricopa and Pinal counties representing nearly 24,000 Career and Technical Education high school students are celebrating the growing success of satellite CTE programs.

The programs, which include the three school districts that serve Gilbert, provide Arizona students direct access to real-world career preparation — without ever leaving their high school campuses.

Career and technical education prepares students for high-wage careers in high-demand industries. CTE combines traditional classroom instruction with hands-on training, ensuring students gain practical experience and industry credentials before graduation.

One effective and successful way to deliver CTE instruction in Arizona is through the satellite program model where high-quality CTE cl

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