The Region One Education Service Center – Career & Technical Education Program objective is to assist all students to achieve success by preparing them for secondary and post-secondary opportunities, career preparation, advancement and active citizenship.  Our objective models the State of Texas Plan for Career and Technical Education, 2088-2013 which is focused on improving academic and technical educational opportunities for students, including rigorous and relevant career preparation to meet the demands of the 21st Century.  TEA envisions a comprehensive plan of action for Career and Technical Education that acknowledges the fact that the state is facing a time of great demographic and economic change.  The following must be addressed:

It is our vision is that Career and Technical Education is about preparing individuals for success in their career pathway of choice.  Employers and industry also seek employees who understand and appreciate the need for lifelong learning, in addition to being a productive employee.  The work place is changing daily, and an educated skilled employee is a valuable resource.  Our goal is to help our schools graduate students who are college and career ready.