Career & College Readiness

"It is an exciting time for career and technical education (CTE) in Kentucky. The Kentucky Board of Education recently adopted an accountability model that included a career readiness measure which elevates the role of CTE. Also, a steering committee and six workgroups have been established to study CTE. The charge of the steering committee and workgroups is to develop a new delivery model of secondary career and technical education that includes innovation, integration of academics, 21stcentury skills, and collaboration. The goal is to create a consolidated system of delivery that will prepare a “world-class” workforce."
- Dr. Dale Winkler
Former OCTE Associate Commissioner

Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment

• 1996 charge by the Governor to assemble business and industry representatives to develop standards in high-demand occupational areas
• Skill Standards are categorized into three major skill sets: Academic, Employability, and Technical Skills
• Developed as a measure of technical skill attainment for senior preparatory students in career and technical education as a part of Perkins accountability
• Used as a tool for program improvement
• Opportunity for articulated credit at the postsecondary level in some areas 

Industry Certification

• Developed by and used for a specific industry
• Various industries have designated standards for certificates, certifications and licensures
• Certificates may allow individuals to enter directly into the workforce
• Recognized as a as a measure of technical skill attainment for senior preparatory students in career and technical education as a part of Perkins accountability