Career and Technical Education (CTE) / CTE Mission & Vision

CTE Mission & Vision

CTE Mission

We empower students by providing innovative and relevant experiences leading to meaningful employment and lifelong learners who positively influence and contribute to the world.

CTE Vision

RCSD Career and Technical Education scholars participate in various career exploration activities to uncover their passion. Our graduates are highly qualified to enter the workforce and college. They are confident in adapting knowledge and skills to real world situations. Our graduates are powerful citizens, with great character who champion equity and social justice. They innovate to influence our community and contribute to the world.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.