Welcome to The CTE Insider!

The CTE Insider is a monthly newsletter distributed by the NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality as a resource to connect with and inform career changers about all things Career & Technical Education (CTE) – let this be a guide for important updates, FAQs, and general information as you explore using your expertise to transition into a meaningful career in education.

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We look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming a CTE teacher at NYCPS, and we hope this newsletter can serve as a helpful resource for you. 

Regards, 

Office of Teacher Recruitment & Quality

NYC Public Schools

CTE Spotlight

This month you will learn about the impact of teaching CTE from the perspective of a current NYCPS CTE teacher and her advice for those interested in becoming Career & Technical Education teachers.

Meet Brenda Freso

CTE industry area: Medical Assisting & EMT

Current position/school: Teacher/Urban Assembly School of Collaborative Health

Years teaching CTE: 12

"My advice is to be prepared each day for a new experience. As the educator who is bringing content and career knowledge to the classroom, be open to building relationships, and learning new ways of applying content information along with work-related experience in the classroom versus working in an industry-related setting. It all comes together and can be rewarding!"

Resources

We have created many resources to support candidates through the CTE certification process. Please review the resources below or visit the CTE page on TeachNYC.net for more information.

✔️CTE Certification Steps Overview

✔️CTE Certification Resources

✔️CTE Certification Pathways Overview

✔️Find a CTE School

✔️NYCPS Online Teacher Application

Looking Ahead

CTE Information Session

Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm ET

In this live webinar, we'll cover:

• The Career & Technical Education landscape at NYC Public Schools
• The application and certification process to become a CTE teacher
• How to determine your eligibility and pathway to becoming a CTE teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I don't have a teaching credential?

Becoming a CTE teacher does not require prior teaching certification. The best pathway for a career changer to become a CTE teacher is a Trans-A certification. You can find more information about the Trans-A certification, here.

Q: How can I find which schools offer CTE programs related to my industry experience?

You can view the CTE portfolio of schools in your title of interest by visiting CTE.NYC. Note that candidates with approved applications to teach CTE at NYCPS will receive access to updated CTE vacancy information for the relevant school year.

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