Become a CTE Teacher
Bring Your Passion and Expertise to the Classroom
Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers bring real-world experience into the classroom, helping students explore career paths, build technical skills, and connect learning to meaningful, future-focused goals. If you’re passionate about your field and want to make a lasting impact, a career as a CTE teacher is a rewarding path.
Three Pathways to CTE Licensure
Professionals from Business and Industry
If you already hold an Oregon teaching license, you can add a CTE endorsement in a field aligned with your industry experience. Applicants should have at least 2,000 hours of industry experience separate from K–12 teaching.
Currently Licensed Teachers
Coming directly from business or industry? You can pursue an alternative licensure route that includes a Professional Development Plan (PDP) with college-level teacher preparation coursework.
CTE Licensure Process Overview for Applicants from Industry »
Checklist for Industry Professionals Applying for a Restricted CTE License »
Out-of-State CTE Teachers
If you hold a CTE license in another state, you may be eligible for an Oregon Reciprocal CTE License.
For guidance, contact ODE CTE Licensure Specialist Muhammad Rahman: Muhammad.Rahman@ode.oregon.gov
To be eligible to apply for a CTE license in Oregon, you must be sponsored by a school district and hired to teach in a state-approved CTE Program. Candidates also typically need 2,000+ hours of documented industry experience in their career area.
Ready to apply for a CTE License or CTE Endorsement? The Lane CTE team is here to help. Contact: Ariana Schwartz
More info and application details: ODE CTE Licensure Website » | How to Become a CTE Teacher »
bEFORE YOU APPLY
CTE New Teacher Network (NTN)
The CTE New Teacher Network (NTN) is a professional learning community for new CTE teachers and experienced teachers new to CTE. It provides support, guidance, and connections to the broader CTE community.
What the NTN Offers
Professional Learning: Two-day summer intensive plus four after-school sessions during the school year.
Instructional Coaching: Inclusive, student-centered strategies tailored to CTE classrooms.
CTE Guidance: Support with licensure, Program of Study requirements, and Work-Based Learning.
Community Support: Networking, resource sharing, PLC leader guidance, and assistance arranging site visits to other CTE programs.