Career and Technical Education (CTE), and programs provide students the opportunity to explore careers and gain real-world skills. Hands-on training is offered in high-wage, in-demand fields like healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, and construction and can be taken at high schools, colleges, and some universities.
CTE programs prepare students for careers through a combination of career exposure, academic rigor, technical knowledge, and real-world skills. Students who complete a high school CTE program are college- and/or career-ready when they finish. They also have a high school graduation rate of 94.9%, – significantly higher than the average rate of 80.5% in Michigan.
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The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) supports local planning through its technical, data, and intergovernmental resources. The work SEMCOG does improves the quality of the region's water, makes the transportation system safer and more efficient, revitalizes communities, and spurs economic development.
