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The iCEV CTE Blog

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

Communication Skills | Public Speaking

By: Joshua Witherspoon
June 15th, 2023

If you teach high school business, you may be looking to develop your students' public speaking skills before they enter the workforce or pursue post-secondary education.

Communication Skills | Industry Certifications

By: Joshua Witherspoon
June 8th, 2023

As a CTE teacher, you may be looking for a way to sharpen your students' professional communications and soft skills before they enter the workforce or pursue post-secondary education.

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Communication Skills | Industry Certifications

By: Joshua Witherspoon
May 11th, 2023

As one of the top qualities today’s employers are looking for in applicants, professional communication skills are a valuable and necessary asset in every industry. Regardless of the subject you teach as a CTE teacher, you may be looking for an opportunity to sharpen students' communication skills and give them a competitive advantage when applying for jobs.

Business Education | Career Readiness | Communication Skills

By: Alex Schultz
April 6th, 2022

Many business education programs across the US are looking to expand their curriculum to include certification options for their students.

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.

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.