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LEAD CTE Network

Build the confidence, knowledge, and connections needed to lead high-impact Career and Technical Education programming in your district. The LEAD CTE Network is a statewide cohort designed for district leaders, administrators, counselors, and decision makers who influence CTE programming—especially those without a direct background in Career and Technical Education. Through practical learning, expert guidance, and statewide collaboration, participants gain the tools and strategies needed to better understand, design, and strengthen CTE systems that serve students and regional workforce needs.

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Who Should Participate?

This network is ideal for leaders who help shape district programming, student pathways, and workforce connections, including:

  • Superintendents
  • Principals
  • Business Managers
  • School Counselors
  • Curriculum Leaders
  • Instructional Coaches
  • District and School-Level Administrators

Today’s school leaders are being asked to align academic programming with workforce demands, expand student opportunity, and make informed decisions about career-connected learning. The LEAD CTE Network helps leaders do exactly that.

  • Strengthen leadership capacity in CTE with actionable knowledge and practical resources.
  • Foster cross-district collaboration with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.
  • Align programming with industry needs so students are better prepared for high-demand careers.
  • Promote access and opportunity by expanding understanding of inclusive, high-quality CTE pathways.
  • Advance systems thinking to support sustainable, long-term program improvement.

Program Vision

Vision: To cultivate a statewide cohort of district and school teams who are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of CTE systems, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead innovative efforts that align CTE programs with workforce and industry needs.

What Makes This Opportunity Valuable?

The LEAD CTE Network offers more than professional development—it provides a strategic space for leaders to explore how CTE can drive student success, community vitality, and regional economic growth. Participants leave with stronger networks, clearer direction, and practical ideas they can bring back to their districts right away.

If you are looking to better understand CTE, strengthen your district’s career pathways, and make more informed decisions about programming, this cohort is a smart next step.

Cost and Registration Information

$400 per participant, which includes hotel accommodations and meals for in-person sessions.

  • A $13 processing fee applies when paying by credit card.
  • Select P.O. as the billing option if you would like to be invoiced after July 1 for the 2026–2027 school year.

Partnerships That Strengthen the Network

The LEAD CTE Network is administered by the Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC), the Minnesota Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (MACTA), and the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE), with major support from the MSC CTE Consortium Grant.

Additional Information

For more information about the network, visit the official LEAD CTE page: https://mncte.org/leadcte/