Peoria's CTE Renaissance

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Bibliographic Details
Title:	Peoria's CTE Renaissance
Language:	English
Authors:	Brix, Michael
Source:	American Educator. Fall 2022 46(3):6-11.
Availability:	American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. 555 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Tel: 202-879-4420; e-mail: ae@aft.org; Web site: http://www.aft.org/newspubs/periodicals/ae
Peer Reviewed:	N
Page Count:	6
Publication Date:	2022
Document Type:	Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive
Education Level:	High Schools Secondary Education
Descriptors:	Vocational Education, Career Pathways, Experiential Learning, Vocational Education Teachers, High School Students, Public Schools, Construction (Process)
Geographic Terms:	Illinois
ISSN:	0148-432X
Abstract:	A longtime construction industry professional and business owner, the author transitioned to career and technical education (CTE) in 2014. Since becoming a construction trades instructor at Woodruff Career and Technical Center in Peoria, Illinois, he has been central to Peoria's CTE renaissance. Currently, he teaches renewable energy and construction-focused work-based learning. In this article, the author describes becoming a CTE instructor, growing the program through collaboration and relationship building, and some exciting opportunities ahead.
Abstractor:	ERIC
Entry Date:	2023
Accession Number:	EJ1363111
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	A longtime construction industry professional and business owner, the author transitioned to career and technical education (CTE) in 2014. Since becoming a construction trades instructor at Woodruff Career and Technical Center in Peoria, Illinois, he has been central to Peoria's CTE renaissance. Currently, he teaches renewable energy and construction-focused work-based learning. In this article, the author describes becoming a CTE instructor, growing the program through collaboration and relationship building, and some exciting opportunities ahead.
ISSN:	0148-432X