Laying the foundation for high school and career readiness begins early—and CTE Legacy Consulting is here to help your district build engaging, age-appropriate Middle School CTE programs that spark curiosity and inspire future career pathways.

CTE Legacy Consulting support districts and schools in:

Designing exploratory CTE courses and modules that align with California CTE Industry Sectors

Integrating career awareness activities into existing curriculum

Identifying opportunities to introduce hands-on learning experiences in middle grades

Developing strategies to promote equity and access to CTE for all middle school learners

Training teachers to deliver content that builds awareness of high school CTE pathways

Aligning middle school efforts with district LCAP goals, Perkins V exploratory funding, and long-term pathway development plans

From after-school programs to introductory elective courses, CTE Legacy Consulting can help you create a middle school CTE vision that bridges student interests with high school opportunities—while supporting early indicators of college and career readiness.

Strong industry partnerships are the backbone of effective and future-focused CTE programs. CTE Legacy Consulting, can help districts build, strengthen, and sustain relationships with local businesses, workforce agencies, and post-secondary institutions—ensuring your programs remain relevant, responsive, and rooted in real-world demands.

Services include:

Strategic planning to recruit and engage local industry partners

Facilitating the formation or revitalization of CTE advisory boards

Creating templates and tools for meeting agendas, bylaws, and documentation

Coaching educators and administrators on how to lead advisory meetings that are purposeful and productive

Supporting districts in aligning advisory feedback to program goals and labor market needs

Training on how to use advisory boards to enhance WBL opportunities, curriculum updates, and pathway expansion

CTE Legacy Consulting will provide examples of successful models and offer personalized guidance for building long-term partnerships that benefit students, educators, and the local economy.

Let CTE Legacy Consulting help you build the advisory infrastructure that elevates your CTE programs and secures community buy-in for years to come.

Helping students connect their interests, skills, and goals to real-world career opportunities is a vital component of any successful CTE program. CTE Legacy Consulting offers support for implementing meaningful, age-appropriate career exploration and planning activities that align with your district’s vision and accountability metrics.

Working with teachers, counselors, and administrators to:

Select and implement effective career assessment tools tailored to grade level and student population

Guide students through interest inventories, skill assessments, and career exploration tools

Support the development of student-driven career and education plans

Align career planning activities with California CCI Indicators, college-readiness benchmarks, and CTE pathways

Provide digital resources, lesson plans, and customizable templates to integrate career planning into the classroom

Offer professional development on interpreting assessment data and using it to inform pathway placement and student advising

Whether you're launching a new career exploration initiative or strengthening an existing one, CTE Legacy Consulting can help you create a clear, structured roadmap that prepares students for their futures—while supporting your district’s long-term CTE goals.

New and transitioning CTE teachers face a unique learning curve—and CTE Legacy Consulting is here to guide them every step of the way. With 28 years of hands-on classroom and program experience, CTE Legacy Consulting provides compassionate, practical mentorship that empowers educators to thrive in their roles and confidently navigate the world of Career Technical Education.

Mentorship services include:

One-on-one coaching for new CTE teachers

Orientation to the expectations of CTE programs, compliance, and accountability

Classroom management strategies tailored to CTE settings

Support with lesson planning, curriculum mapping, and integrating real-world learning

Guidance on industry partnership building and work-based learning opportunities

Help interpreting CTE funding requirements and how they impact instruction

Whether you’re onboarding new teachers or supporting existing staff in shifting to CTE, CTE Legacy Consulting & Teacher Mentorship is here to help build their confidence, skills, and long-term success. Mentorship is flexible—offered in-person, virtually, or in hybrid formats—to fit the needs of your district.

Let CTE Legacy Consulting help you build strong, supported educators who will carry your CTE vision forward.