Career & Technical Education (CTE) focuses on career and technical skills necessary to prepare students for further education and careers in current or emerging professions. CTE programs offer a sequence of courses that provide scholars with coherent content and serves as a catalyst for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education being presented in a manner that is intriguing to scholars. CTE content is aligned with the state of Texas CTE pathways which are designed to prepare scholars for future education and successful careers in current and/or emerging professions.