About Us
Our Mission
Preparing students for high demand careers by providing exceptional Career Technical Education programs influenced by business and industry.
Our Vision
Inspiring career possibilities for all students.
Guiding Principles
- CTE prepares all students for Career and College
- CTE is NOT only for students who don’t plan to go to college
- CTE needs support from parents and counselors
- CTE inspires students with different career possibilities and future options
- CTE offers purpose, relevancy and connects learning to the real world
- CTE students are equipped with employability skills
- CTE students experience business and industry while in high school
- CTE students leave high school with a skill
- CTE students can earn industry recognized certificates
- CTE empowers students to study subjects they’re passionate about
- CTE students can earn college credit while in high school
- CTE students complete high school with a college AND career plan
Key Messages
TO OUR STUDENTS
Career Technical Education aligns secondary and postsecondary education to labor market demand, and provides technical, academic and employability knowledge and skills. Most importantly, CTE prepares students for careers of their choice.
TO PARENTS
Explore traditional and non-traditional career options with your child to understand the steps to take to achieve their career goal by encouraging them to participate in CTE classes, work-based learning, job shadowing, industry tours, college visits, and talking with industry experts.
TO COUNSELORS AND FELLOW EDUCATORS
Help students understand the connection between college, career and labor market demand by exploring various CTE classes.
TO BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
CRY-ROP values your input and understands your need for skilled employees who have outstanding character traits, work experience and academic skills which are all necessary for employee success.