The
mission of the Division of Careers, Technology, and Adult Education
is to prepare students to successfully compete in a global job
market requiring higher education and higher levels of technical
skills. It is the charge of the Division staff to provide support
services to assist teachers in preparing students with the knowledge
and skills for higher learning at the post-secondary level, advanced
technical training, and a wide range of opportunities in high-skill,
high-wage careers.
OVERVIEW
Twenty-five percent (25%) of Careers and Technology students in
the state reside in Memphis, making this the largest program in
Tennessee. In the 2005-2006 school year, 23,055 students were
enrolled in Careers and Technology courses in the Memphis City
Schools, 20% of the total number of students in the school system.
The Division of Careers, Technology, and Adult Education provides
district-wide leadership and instructional support to middle
schools, high schools, and career and technical centers to provide
relevant course programs and technical preparation opportunities for
these students in the technical or combined career paths. The
Division ensures that students in these programs have learning
opportunities to compete effectively in the job market and/or pursue
post secondary education.
Primary Functions
Careers, Technology, and Adult Education
Curriculum
Observation of Programs
School-to-Careers Foundations
Memphis 2007 Workforce Development
Coordination of Careers and Technology
Programs in 30 high schools, 6 technical centers, and 13 middle
schools
The positive, enduring lessons of the Careers and Technology
Education programs make them a lifelong investment in learning and
doing.
