Career and Technical Education (CTE) / CTE Beliefs

The RCSD and the department of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is committed to engage, lift up, collaborate and lead all students by…

believing in equal access to all CTE and career planning opportunities.

inspiring students to be autonomous, hopeful, and excited about their future.

exposing students to a variety of opportunities to explore career interests as early as Pre-K.

cultivating a climate where students value diversity in the workplace.

instilling confidence in students through rigorous and engaging curriculum and instruction.

preparing students to grow and thrive as they adapt to change.

ensuring that our students' value and take pride in their work and what they contribute to the world.

providing connections from school to life and career for students Pre-K-12 to postsecondary.

partnering with community members to provide relevant high-quality career opportunities, including work-based learning, for (Pre-K - 12) students.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.