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The iCEV CTE Blog

The latest ideas, tips, strategies and trends for CTE teachers and administrators.

21st Century Skills | Media Literacy | Critical Thinking

By: Chris Zook
February 1st, 2022

As a career readiness curriculum developer, we hear from teachers like you that media literacy is one of the most difficult 21st Century skills to teach in middle and high school.

Career Readiness | Communication Skills | 21st Century Skills

By: Bri Stauffer
January 26th, 2022

Mumbled speech, negative body language, constantly interrupting others. If you're like many high school teachers, you've probably noticed a lack of good communication skills among your students. 

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21st Century Skills

By: Bri Stauffer
January 10th, 2022

21st Century skills are 12 abilities that today’s students need to succeed in their careers during the Information Age.

Career Readiness | Communication Skills | 21st Century Skills

By: Chris Zook
January 5th, 2022

In the modern workplace, communication can make or break a career. High school students who develop strong communication skills early go on to nail that interview, negotiate that pay raise, or make a great case for that promotion. However, those who fail to communicate effectively often end up getting passed over--no matter how smart or skilled they are. 

Communication Skills | Middle School | 21st Century Skills

By: Bri Stauffer
January 3rd, 2022

Good communication skills are arguably the most important thing for anyone to have in today’s working world.

Communication Skills | 21st Century Skills

By: Bri Stauffer
December 31st, 2021

As a middle or high school career readiness teacher, you likely need to teach 21st century skills as part of your curriculum.