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WHAT IS CTE?

There are over 70 CTE programs offered in Nevada high schools.

They are taught on your high school campus by your high school teachers! Programs offered range in a variety of fields such as:

Automotive Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Graphic Design Marketing Web Design & Development and many more!

CTE College Credit is a program that awards free college credit to students who earn a State Certificate of Skill Attainment in an articulated CTE high school program.

To get a complete list of approved CTE Programs that are eligible for free college

credit you can visit www.csn.edu/cte.

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PROGRAM BENEFITS: Let’s Talk Cents

College Credit Program Tuition Savings

Did you know that the current cost for a 3-credit class at CSN is $274.50* – without the cost of books?!

By applying for CTE College Credit you could save money!

* Cost of tuition is subject to change.

2013-2014$825,903

2014-2015$877,786

2015-2016$332,552

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PROGRAM BENEFITS: Let’s Talk Cents

Today’s cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers.

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PROGRAM BENEFITS: Get a Head StartWith careful planning, you could have a full semester of college creditscompleted by the time you finish high school! That means you will begincollege with the opportunity to complete a degree or certificate in less time.

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36% of STEM jobs requires post secondary credentials that CTE students can obtain within two years of high school graduation.

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PROGRAM BENEFITS: Gain Employability SkillsEnrolling in a CTE Program at your high school will allow you to learn a variety of skills that will prepare you for a career.

Skills such as:Personal Qualities and People Skills

Positive Work Ethics Teamwork Creativity and Resourcefulness

Professional Knowledge and Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Job Acquisition and Advancement Time, Task, and Resource Management

Technology Knowledge and Skills Job-Specific Technologies Information Technology

Not to mention, you will be able to include the CTE College Credits you’ve earned on job applications or resumes.

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GETTING STARTED

You can start taking approved CTE classes as early as your freshman year in high school.

Start talking to your high school counselor about eligible CTE College Credit programs offered at your high school.

Be proactive and start your research by visiting www.csn.edu/cte.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Just make sure you: Complete an approved CTE program sequence; Earn at least an overall 3.0 GPA in your CTE

program; Pass the End-of Program Assessment and the

Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment.

How do you become eligible to receive CTE college credits? Easy! Start taking approved CTE classes during your freshman or sophomore year in high school and complete the program sequence.

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CTE PROGRAM SEQUENCEEXAMPLE OF A

Congratulations!You've completed the CTE Program Sequence.

CULINARY ARTS I

Freshman year a student decides to take:

CULINARY ARTS II

Sophomore year a student decides to take:

CULINARY ARTS III

Junior year a student decides to take:

To view the complete program sequence of other articulated programs visit www.csn.edu/cte.

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Getting Started: Example Degree Sheet

That is nine college credits towards an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts at

CSN!

A student decides to take CUL I, CUL II, and CUL III in high school.

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APPLYING FOR CTE COLLEGE CREDIT: When?

You can apply to receive CTE College Credits after you’vesuccessfully completed or are in the last year of the CTEprogram sequence .

Just remember, students have 3 years from their high schoolgraduation to apply for college credit.

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APPLYING FOR CTE COLLEGE CREDIT: How?

1. Complete the CSN College Admissions Process.2. Complete the CTE College Credit Application.3. Complete and turn in the Consent for Record

Release Form.

Visit the CTE CollegeCredit webpage andcomplete the 3 stepprocess.

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STEP 1: College AdmissionWe recommend that you complete the CSNApplication as soon as possible.

Once the CSN application has been processed you will receive your NSHE ID and atemporary login password for the MYCSN student portal. It will be sent to the e-mailyou provided on your application.

PROCESSING MAY TAKE UP TO 7-10 DAYS BEFORE YOU RECEIVE YOUR

NSHE ID

If you have previously applied through CTE College Credit, Jumpstart, or any otherdual-credit program, you do not have to reapply. If you have misplaced your NSHEID, contact the CTE College Credit Office 702-651-3521.

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STEP 2: CTE College Credit Application

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR NSHE ID AVAILABLE.

Immediately after you complete the CTE College Credit application you willreceive a confirmation e-mail. You should keep these documents for yourrecords.

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TIPS FOR SUCCESS: Student Responsibilities

As a students you are responsible for: Finding out what CTE Program electives are eligible for college credit. You can

find the list by visiting the CTE College Credit web page at www.csn.edu/cte.

Earning a 3.0 grade point average in your CTE core course sequence.

Passing the End-of Program Assessment and the Workplace Readiness Skills

Assessment.

Completing the 3 Step Application process before the CTE College Credit

application deadline which is May 19, 2017*.

Making sure that all the information provided on the CSN Admissions Application

and CTE College Credit Application is accurate and up to date.

Staying up to date with CTE College Credit program information.

* Dates are subject to change. For updated deadlines, please visit www.csn.edu/cte

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Career and Technical Education is Not Necessary for College-Bound Students

“All students can benefit from career education in high school. It will depend on the career of choice as to what additional degrees may be required, especially in the fast-growing fields of health science and health care. in some cases, students would be well-served to attend a community college while working after graduation—not simply as a steppingstone to a four-year degree, but as a way to build marketable skills and find even higher-paying jobs.”

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Career and Technical Education prepares students

to be college and career ready

Yes. Rigorous and cutting edge Career & Technical Education courses prepare students to enter the workforce and postsecondary education.

36% of STEM jobs require postsecondary credentials that students can obtain within 2 years of high school graduation.

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The CTE College Credit Program is free

Yes, CTE College Credit at CSN awards free college credit to students who earn a State Certificate of Skill Attainment in an articulated CTE high school program.

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OUR WEB PAGE IS A GREAT SOURCE FOR INFORMATION! Have your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) answered. Learn more about the CTE College Credit Program. Learn about Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Career & Technical Student

Organizations (CTSO's) See a list of all CTE College Credit approved CTE high school classes and the college course

equivalent you will be receiving...and much more!

Office of CTE College CreditE-mail: cte@csn.eduOffice: 702-651-3521www.csn.edu/cte

CONTACT US

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