AI in CTE: Working Smarter, Not Harder

AI is reshaping the workforce, and Career and Technical Education programs have a unique opportunity to prepare students for what comes next. This session shares practical strategies for integrating AI tools into CTE programs to help students build essential workplace skills such as resume writing, professional communication, interview preparation, and problem-solving. You will see real examples from CTE classrooms, explore accessible free AI tools, and get guidance on setting clear expectations for ethical use. You will leave with easy ideas to implement AI in your own CTE programs, tools you can share with CTE teachers so they can replicate the lessons presented, and ready-made, cross-curricular lesson plans that work within any CTE program.