Welcome to IACTED

Preparing today's youth for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, in-demand careers.

We're Under Construction!

The new IACTED site is currently in development. Over the summer of 2025, we’ll be developing resources for directors including:

A listserv directors can use to ask questions and share information; an archive of messages will be available here.
The resource archive (including IACTED meetings and OCTE information)
Advocacy tools
Job postings
And more!

Please check back and see how our progress is coming along!

What is IACTED and why does it exist?

The Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Districts (IACTED) is a consortium of Career and Technical Education Directors working to collaboratively advance and elevate the quality, relevance, and accessibility of career and technical education programming across Indiana.

The group achieves this through shared expertise, strategic initiatives, advocacy, and the proactive development of a skilled workforce to meet the evolving needs of our communities and the broader economy.

See our Directory for a map of all Indiana CTE districts.

What does CTE look like in Indiana?

Focus on Real-World Skills

CTE programs emphasize applied learning and provide students with hands-on experiences relevant to specific career fields. This often includes work-based learning opportunities like internships and apprenticeships.

Diverse Program Offerings

CTE in Indiana is expansive, covering a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand career fields. These include areas like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, agriculture, business, and the skilled trades.

Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS)

Indiana has implemented common career pathways with multiple entry and exit points for use by the entire talent development system. Hoosier high school students have 70 available programs of study to choose from with opportunities to earn industry certifications, and postsecondary credentials.

Industry-Recognized Credentials

Many CTE programs offer opportunities for students to earn industry certifications and credentials while still in high school, making them more competitive in the job market immediately after graduation.

Integration with Academics

CTE in Indiana is not separate from academics but rather integrates technical skills with relevant academic content, ensuring students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges.

Career Exploration and Guidance

CTE programs often incorporate career coaching and navigation to help students explore different career pathways, identify their interests and aptitudes, and make informed decisions about their future.

Partnerships

Strong partnerships between education, business, industry, and labor organizations are a key feature of Indiana's CTE system, ensuring that programs are aligned with current and future workforce needs.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

Participation in CTSOs like FFA, FBLA, HOSA, and DECA is often integrated into CTE programs, providing students with opportunities for leadership development, competition, and networking.

Emphasis on Workforce Development

A primary goal of CTE in Indiana is to develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of the state's economy and provides individuals with pathways to high-wage and high-skill careers.

Accessibility

CTE programs are offered in various settings, including local high schools and dedicated career centers, making them accessible to students across the state.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Indiana is a vital and evolving part of the state's education system, focused on equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for success in both postsecondary education and economically viable careers. It's seen as a crucial link between K-12 education, higher education, industry, and workforce development.

CTE BY THE NUMBERS

Data from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, February 2025

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Over a quarter of a million students enrolled in at least 1 funded CTE course in the 2024-25 school year

45% of the 2023-2024 cohort achieved concentrator status by completing the first 3 courses in a CTE program of study.

A third of concentrators earned 9 or more dual credits in their CTE pathway, making progress towards or earning postsecondary credentials while in high school.

8,133 concentrators participated in a work-based learning experience (75+ hrs) aligned to their CTE pathway of study, providing real-world experience for students to develop skills in a career area of interest.

20% of concentrators earned a credential in high school,
either a graduation qualifying industry certification or a
postsecondary certificate or degree.