Career and Tech Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares individuals for high-skill, in-demand employment that furthers Illinois’ global competitiveness. CTE accounted for 34,911 graduates in the community college system, with 53.1 percent of the earned degrees and certificates in CTE programs during fiscal year 2020. CTE programs offer flexible scheduling, work-based learning, and stackable credentials that provide a pathway from education to employment not only for recent high school graduates, but also for returning adults, veterans, and incumbent workers. Success in CTE programming is amplified by academic support services, work-based learning opportunities, and business engagement. CTE’s reach in Illinois’ workforce continues to be expansive; currently, there are over 4,300 different CTE program offerings across the community college system.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

The ICCB CTE staff provide guidance and support to the colleges on Postsecondary CTE related issues including: instructional programs; federal and state funding; and college programs and services. ICCB CTE staff provide leadership to the field through participation in a variety of state-level projects and initiatives including the development of statewide model curricula, development of programs of study, dual credit, the P-20 initiative, and other related educational movements.

Staff are responsible for the following:

• Distributing and monitoring federal and state CTE grant funding;
• Planning and coordinating professional development for the field through relevant statewide workshops and conferences;
• Monitoring colleges’ compliance with ICCB Administrative Rules, such as through the Recognition Process; and,
• Providing technical assistance to the colleges on state-level issues and the development of local programs and services.

For any general inquiries, please contact either your ICCB CTE liaison or the CTE mailbox at cte@iccb.state.il.us

Partners:

• Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support
• Office of Community College Research & Leadership
• Illinois State Board of Education
• Illinois Board of Higher Education
• Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

FY2019 CTE Annual Report

Illinois Community College Board

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), as the state coordinating board for community colleges, administers the Public Community College Act in a manner that maximizes the ability of the community colleges to serve their communities. As an integral part of the state’s system of higher education, community colleges are committed to providing high-quality, accessible, cost-effective educational opportunities for the individuals and communities they serve.