Career and Technical Education in Rhode Island is designed for students who are interested in entering the work force and who might want to take advantage of post-secondary educational opportunities. 

With 10 Career and Technical Centers (CTCs) in the state, 54 schools in the network, and 16 government-defined career clusters, RI students now have unprecedented access to a broad array of educational programs.

Rhode Island, and the country as a whole, needs highly skilled workers with strong academic, occupational, and technical skills. It’s true today and imperative for the well-being and economic development of future generations. And, today’s CTE students are tomorrow’s leaders in the global workforce.