About Us
Our Vision
Advancing career and technical education
Our Mission
Quality career and technical education
Our Principles
We are committed to ensuring:
- An equity lens for all decision-making
Inclusion of all stakeholders- Being bold, innovative, and focused on continuous improvement
- Responsiveness to the evolving labor market
Strategic Directions
Minnesota State and the Minnesota Department of Education have developed five strategic directions as we transition to Perkins V.
Advancing Career and Technical Education
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Accountability
- Outreach
- Awareness and Communication
Career-Connected Learning
- Career Pathways
- Programs of Study
- Career Preparation
- Work-based Learning
Integrated Network
- Business and Industry
- State and federal programs; state agencies
- Educational Partners
- Consortia/Minnesota State/Minnesota Department of Education
Equity and Inclusion
- Service Partnerships
- providing resources
- Data/data management
Knowledgeable Experts
- Professional development/technical assistance
- Licensure Preparation Programs
- Mentor/mentee relationships
- Consortia
leadership