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Power-Up Series Recap: Maximize CTE Month with Pathful

2/13/2025

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Katie Knapp

Explore key takeaways from our Power-Up session on maximizing CTE Month with Pathful, featuring strategies to boost engagement, streamline career exploration, and celebrate student success.


Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month celebrates the value of CTE programs nationwide. To support educators during this important time, Pathful recently hosted a Power-Up session offering practical strategies and resources to make the most of this celebration.


What is CTE Month?


CTE Month is a national celebration that highlights the value of Career and Technical Education while engaging students in career exploration. Pathful supports educators during this time with ready-to-use resources, minimal-prep activities, and tools for career readiness.


Pathful Power-Up Series


The session was led by Katie Knapp, an experienced CTE leader with eight years in Career and Technical Education who has developed career-focused programs and built industry partnerships.


Week-by-Week CTE Month Activities


Week 1: Choose Your Career

Week 2: Explore Your Career

Week 3: CTSO Prep

  • Career Lessons: Explore CTSOs relevant to your pathway (BPA, DECA, FCCLA, HOSA, FFA, SkillsUSA, TSA)
  • Resume Builder: Create standout resumes for competition season

Week 4: Employability Skills



Kay Takeaways & Next Steps


Key Takeaways

  • Engage Students Easily – Use career assessments, profiles, and comparison tools to spark student interest.
  • Save Prep Time – Ready-to-use lesson plans, videos, and activities require minimal setup.
  • Career-Ready Tools – Access goal-setting, resume-building, and employability skills resources.

Next Steps for Educators

Video Recap

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View a recording of this Power-Up Session

More Helpful Resources

Power-Up Series Slide Deck
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CTE Month, All Year
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Make CTE Month Count—All Year Long with Pathful
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Katie Knapp

Katie Knapp is a Marketing Insights Manager at Pathful and a former educator, including experience as a CTE Coordinator for a school district. With a background in teaching and career and technical education leadership, Katie now leverages her expertise to bridge the gap between education and technology, using data-driven insights to optimize marketing strategies that support teachers and students.

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