In this episode, I chat with Samantha Shane, CTE teacher and author of The Secondary Educators CTE Toolkit, about how career technical education has evolved into pathways for business, biotech, and modern careers beyond traditional shop classes. You’ll hear actionable strategies for making any subject career-connected and helping students discover what they actually want to pursue through authentic, real-world projects. If you want to prepare students for future careers no matter what subject you teach, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Career Technical Education
- CTE has evolved into broad, career-pathway exploration for all students.
- Many CTE teachers come from industry and need support with instructional strategies.
- Rigorous CTE programs blend theory, hands-on practice, and authentic learning.
- Interdisciplinary connections strengthen traditional subjects and expand career awareness.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Samantha Shane on X (Twitter)
- Find Samantha Shane’s new book The Secondary Educator’s CTE Toolkit on:
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble
- Routledge (discount code 25AFLY4 for 20% off your purchase until March 30, 2026)
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- What To Do Before You Host a Video Call With a Guest Expert (Podcast Episode)
- Help Every Student Access STEM Careers (Blog Post)
- Project-Based Learning Inspired by National Parks with James Fester (Podcast Episode)
