NYSED Approved Programs

NYSED Approved Programs are approved through a complex and thorough process by the state. These programs provide rigorous curriculum on industry-aligned technical and academic skills, include work-based learning opportunities, and allow students to earn industry certifications.

The National Career Clusters Framework serves as an organizing tool for Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. There are 16 Career Clusters in the National Career Clusters Framework, a useful guide to help learners discover their interests and their passions, and empower them to choose the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and career.