Employability and Career Readiness are at the heart of Georgia's Career, Technical and Agricultural Education curriculum.
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) is tasked with preparing Georgia graduates for success in their next steps after high school; whether they choose college, beginning a career, registered apprenticeships, or military service. Our unit, lead by State Director Dr. Barbara Wall, is comprised of teams overseeing Accountability and Finance, Agriculture, Counseling and Guidance, Development and Transition, and Program Delivery.
06/11/2026
A new pathway to a Georgia high school diploma is coming this fall.
The Work-Based Learning Diploma will allow students to combine career-focused coursework with extensive paid work-based learning experiences in high-demand fields, helping them graduate workforce-ready and prepared for success.
Learn more: https://url.gadoe.org/aopok
06/01/2026
From classrooms to careers, Georgia students are building skills for the future.
The new Top State for Talent Map showcases innovative career pathways, strong business partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities, helping students gain real-world experience in high-demand fields across the state. đź“Ť
Explore the map and see how Georgia is preparing students for life after high school: https://url.gadoe.org/3dghr.
05/08/2026
Georgia's work to make education data more transparent and accessible is earning national recognition. The National Governors Association spotlighted GaDOE's Reading Readiness and CTAE Advantage dashboards as examples for other states.
Through Georgia Insights, stakeholders can access interactive tools, reports, and visualizations that support informed decision-making for students and schools statewide.
Read more: https://url.gadoe.org/2c7bd
05/06/2026
02/23/2026
02/16/2026
Today we honor leaders past and present — and the future leaders growing in Georgia CTAE classrooms.
Through CTSOs and career pathways, students don’t just learn leadership… they practice it.
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02/15/2026
Georgia loves CTAE because it fuels our economy, supports our #1 industry—agriculture—and keeps our state competitive.
When students succeed, communities thrive. That’s the CTAE difference. ❤️
02/14/2026
Georgia employers ❤️ CTAE because it delivers a skilled, prepared workforce.
From technical skills to professionalism and leadership, CTAE students graduate ready to contribute on day one.
Tell us why CTAE matters to our business and industry partners!