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Industrial Education
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Industrial
Education provides individuals with the knowledge and
skills required for careers in transportation, communications,
construction and manufacturing and service industries.
The programs combine classroom and lab activities to
provide related subject theory and hands on experience
to industrial applications. Programs are offered at
the secondary and postsecondary levels and are aligned
to industry validated standards.
A recommended sequence
of study covering extensive knowledge in a field of
specialization is required for completion of an Industrial
Education program. Cooperative Education may be available
for qualified students to gain experience on the job
while continuing their studies. SkillsUSA
is the Industrial Education Career/Technical Student
Organization. Participation in skills and leadership
events at the regional, state, and national levels provide
students the opportunity to improve skills and assess
their progress against students in similar programs.
Students are prepared for high wage, high skill careers
upon completion of an Industrial Education program.
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