PARENTS: HELPING YOUR CHILDREN 

Parents are one of the primary influences on the career development of their children, their choices about education in and after high school, and their post-secondary career plans. The resources below may be helpful as you assist your children with career planning.

Xello (Formerly Career Cruising)

Xello is an online career development system. This program is offered to many students in the EFE #330 region at no cost. The adjacent graphic represents how you can be involved in your child's process and how Xello can help.  https://xello.world/

What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

K-12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Illinois is separated into seven main pathways (see below). CTE courses in our school districts and offered regionally through the Early College and Career Academy teach students real-world skills while also preparing them to be successful in future education.

  1. Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources

  2. Arts and Communication

  3. Finance and Business Services

  4. Health Sciences and Technology

  5. Human and Public Services

  6. Information Technology

  7. Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades

Why Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students with technical, academic, and employability skills for success in the workplace and in further education. Learn more about the value of CTE at this link to the national Association for Career and Technical Education site. Almost 70% of EFE 330 region high school students complete at least one CTE course in any given school year. This is a testament to the importance placed on supporting CTE by our local school boards, administrators, and CTE teachers. Our CTE students have the opportunity to earn:

  1. Dual credit through partnerships with Parkland College;

  2. Industry credentials;

  3. Real-world skills to prepare them for their future career

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