TITLE

FUELING THE FUTURE THROUGH CTE

AUTHOR(S)

Reese, Susan

PUB. DATE

January 2011

SOURCE

Techniques: Connecting Education & Careers;Jan2011, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p16

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article explores the career and technical education (CTE) programs in the U.S. schools that are inspiring youth to pursue green careers. The Wayne Technical and Career Center (WTCC) in New York offers an interdisciplinary program called New Vision Renewable Energy for senior citizens. The Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) provided an innovation program in alternative energy and green building while Michigan's Lansing Community College (LCC) had been awarded for its energy initiative.

ACCESSION #

57935780

Tags: TECHNICAL education -- United States;  CAREER education -- United States;  RENEWABLE energy sources;  SUSTAINABLE buildings;  UNIVERSITIES & colleges -- Environmental aspects;  U.S. states

 

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