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CTE—Work-Based Certification Program

CTE—Work-Based Certification Program

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The South Carolina Department of Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work-Based Certification program requires a five-year commitment to the content area and grade level for which you are admitted. Candidates may be evaluated for grades 9-12 and some middle-level certifications.

  • College or University
  • Columbia
CTE—Work-Based Certification Program

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South Carolina Department of Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work-Based Certification Program

  • 60 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person, Online, Hybrid

    Program Format

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Program Info

The CTE Work-Based program was established to enable individuals with specific industry skills, who otherwise do not meet certification requirements, to gain employment in the public schools in a CTE Work-Based approved subject area teaching position based on their education and work experience.
CTE Work-Based certification requires a five year commitment to the content area and grade level for which you are admitted. Candidates may be evaluated for grades 9-12 and some middle level certifications.

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at CTE—Work-Based Certification Program have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with CTE—Work-Based Certification Program to see if you can, too!

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Certifications

Automotive Collision Repair 9-12
Automotive Technology 9-12
Barbering 9-12
Carpentry 9-12
Clothing Design and Construction 9-12
Cosmetology 9-12
Culinary Arts 9-12
Diesel Technology 9-12
Digital Art and Design 9-12
Drafting 9-12
Electricity 9-12
Electronics 9-12
Emergency and Firefighting Services 9-12
Engineering Technology 9-12
Environmental Control Systems 9-12
Esthetics 9-12
Graphic Communications 9-12
Health Occupations 9-12
Information Technology 9-12
Law Enforcement Services 9-12

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