Education – Career and Technical Education Option
The Education program with an option in Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides participants with the skills and knowledge to be an effective educator in a Career & Technical Education setting. Participants begin with a 4-week boot camp, and then continue with required certification courses specific to CTE instruction. Coursework includes Classroom Management & Shop Safety, Exceptional Learners, the Teaching Process, Assessment & Evaluation, Teaching Literacy Skills, and Culturally Responsive Teaching. Participants complete a 360-hour apprenticeship under the guidance of a mentor. All coursework is delivered in one academic year. Graduates will be eligible to apply for CTE certification through the Maine Department of Education.
Enrollment & Registration
Prerequisite
Must be employed by a career and technical education center. For learners not employed in CTE centers, permission to enroll must be given on a case-by-case basis.
Are you a new CTE teacher looking to enroll in coursework for certification? Use this certification coursework checklist to guide your planning process.
To enroll in the CTE certificate program, apply here!
To register as a non-degree student, please complete this registration form and this letter of intent to sponsor form. Email both form to emccregistrar@mainecc.edu.
Spring & Summer 2026 Course Schedule
CTE 206: The Teaching Process in CTE Environments
- Tuesdays, 4 – 6 PM, Zoom, January 12 – March 9
- Zoom Dates: January 12, January 27, February 10, & February 24
CTE 208: Assessment & Evaluation in CTE Environments
- Tuesdays, 4 – 6 PM, Zoom, March 10 – May 8
- Zoom Dates: March 10, March 24, April 7, & April 28
CTE 214: Literacy in CTE Environments
- Tuesdays, 4 – 6 PM, Zoom, May 12 – June 22
- Zoom Dates: May 12, May 26, & June 9
CTE 121: Culturally Responsive Teaching in CTE Environments
- Tuesdays, 4 – 6 PM, Zoom, June 23 – August 3
- Zoom Dates: June 23, July 7, & July 21
CTE 102: Introduction to CTE Environments
- Tuesdays, 4 – 6 PM, Zoom, July 28 – August 24
- Zoom Dates: July 28, August 4, & August 11
Key Learning Objectives
Graduates of the CTE Option will:
- Explain the mission, history, and emerging trends for Career and Technical Education.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to plan learning experiences and activities that meet the diverse needs of all students and to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Determine effective classroom management and safety practices for CTE environments.
- Integrate literacy, mathematics, and other relevant subject matter into the CTE discipline/content area(s).
- Use appropriate assessment strategies to inform curricula decisions, adjust instruction and evaluate student learning outcomes.
- Reflect on teaching practices and continually seek opportunities to grow professionally.