Investing in their future

GREENCASTLE -- Students at Area 30 Career Center are observing the month of February as National Career and Technical Education (CTE) month to celebrate the importance and educational value of CTE.

This year's theme is Career and Technical Education: Invest in your future, which highlights the critical need for CTE programs to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be competitive in today's global economy.

CTE is receiving increased attention from policymakers, educators and the public due to its potential to stimulate education reform and galvanize workforce and economic development.