CTE career
interest projects
Welcome to the Skills21 CTE Career Interest Project web page. In partnership with the National Science Foundation Funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, Skills21 is providing professional development, classroom coaching, and platform access for middle and high school teachers interested in implementing Career Interest Projects.
During the 2203-2024 academic year, Skills21 will be conducting a research study designed to determine how Career Interest Projects can support students along their postsecondary and career pathway. All interested teachers are encouraged to participate and will be eligible to receive a $500 stipend for their involvement. To learn more about this opportunity, please sign up below.
This work is supported by the National Science Foundation Funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing.
Career Project Examples
Healthcare
Partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter to raise money for Alzheimer's disease research.
Partnered with the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital to create gift baskets for pediatric patients.
Partnered with Saint Marry's Hospital on improving the hospital environment using art as a form of therapy.
Partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter to raise money for Alzheimer's disease research.
Social Work and Community Service
Partnered with Christian Community Action to create a documentary on Benefit Cliffs.
Partnered with Susan B. Anthony Project to create washcloths and soaps for women in need.
Partnered with the Institute for Professional Practice to supply foster kids with a backpack filled with essentials.
Partnered with Christian Community Action to create a documentary on Benefit Cliffs.
Entrepreneurship
Created an Etsy shop to sell homemade, hand-crafted earrings.
Created a business website to accept online purchases of homemade baked goods.
Created an Etsy shop to sell homemade, hand-crafted earrings.
Technology and Innovation
Partnered with Quassy Amusement Park to create informational AR experiences in the queue line of a roller coaster.
Aligned with the soon-to-be career field, this student created a multi-level 2-D scroller platform game.
Partnered with Quassy Amusement Park to create informational AR experiences in the queue line of a roller coaster.
Agriculture and Horticulture
Created a local landscaping business that offers a variety of services.
Managed and cared for bees, which led to the production and sales of honey within the community.
Raises various fowl such as chickens and ducks, and sells the eggs within the community.
Created a local landscaping business that offers a variety of services.
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If you have any questions regarding the Career Interest Project Opportunity, reach out to info@skills21.org.
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