EDUCATORS
Spark discovery. Share your expertise. Prepare students for what’s next.
Who are CTE Teachers?
CTE teachers bring real-world experience into the classroom, helping students discover their passions, build practical skills, and prepare for life after high school. To teach in a CTE Program of Study, educators need a CTE License or CTE Endorsement based on industry experience in one of the six Career Learning Areas recognized by the Oregon Department of Education. For more information visit the Becoming a CTE Teacher page.
Opportunities for Educators
Industry Matchmaking Program
This new program makes it easy to bring local professionals into your classroom. As a teacher, you’ll be able to request connections that fit your curriculum and schedule. We handle the matching and logistics so you can focus on bringing real-world experiences into your lessons and helping students explore career pathways.
Want to learn more about how it works? Check out our info page here. Contact heberle@lesd.k12.or.us for more information.
Summer Externships
Each summer, educators are paired with a local business partner in their career area to work on a mutually beneficial project for up to 60 hours. These externships give teachers hands-on industry experience they can bring back to the classroom to strengthen career-connected learning and build lasting community partnerships.
Applications open in January.
Contact heberle@lesd.k12.or.us for more information.
Construction Externship
Did you know that construction careers offer family wages with benefits and don’t require a college degree? This immersive experience will showcase the fascinating construction industry and provide participants with a working knowledge of construction career pathways and the opportunity to forge authentic relationships with regional industry partners.
Join us for 4 days of learning at construction sites and businesses in the area.
Topics include:
Apprenticeship and Community College Pathways
General Contracting
Back Office Careers
Heavy Civil & Heavy Highway
Specialty Contracting
“CTE programs let students explore careers and build skills they can use in any profession. It helps them see the value in what they're learning and feel that their education is worthwhile.”
— Louisa Dorsch
“Students involved in CTE graduate at higher rates because their learning makes sense and is connected to real-world skills. Teaching content alongside practical skills puts learning in context and benefits every student.”
— Helen Haberman
