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What endorsements are considered vocational?


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Vocational endorsements for CT schools


Types of Endorsements

The following endorsements are considered vocational:

  • Connecticut Technical and Education Career System (CTECS)
    • Occupational Subjects (#090)
    • Practical Nurse Education in Vocational-Technical Schools (#108)
    • Health Occupations in Vocational-Technical Schools (#109)

  • Comprehensive High Schools
    • Trade and Industrial Occupations (#098)
    • Agriculture/Aquaculture Education (#041)
    • Health Occupations (#103)
    • Marketing Education (#089)
    • Cooperative Work Education (#104)

 

Learn about the vocational certification requirements you'll need to qualify for an endorsement.

 

Endorsements