(Indianapolis, IN) - Governor Mike Braun called attention to the successes of Indiana's Career and Technical Education programs in creating clear pathways to prepare students for in-demand, well-paying jobs that drive the state's economy.

 

He celebrated those successes while hosting a proclamation signing at the Statehouse declaring February 2026 as CTE Month in Indiana.

 

 

 

“Career and Technical Education prepares Hoosier students for the most in-demand careers that power our economy,” he said.

 

Participation in CTE programs has never been higher in the state.  During the 2025–2026 academic year, more than a 250,000 thousand Indiana students were enrolled in at least one CTE course.

 

Indiana currently offers 65 CTE programs of study, helping students explore high-demand fields including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, digital technology, agriculture and skilled trades. 

 

Over half of the 2024–2025 graduating class achieved CTE concentrator status, with many earning dual credits and credentials of value while still in high school.  Nearly 10,000 CTE students also participated in work-based learning experiences aligned to their career pathways, gaining hands-on experience with Hoosier employers.