CTE courses are so important because they give students the academic, employability skills needed for workplace success. In addition, CTE classes give students the ability to learn the skills in order to help gain and maintain a job in the near future.  CTE courses provide the type of education that will help students prepare for the future. In fact, college-bound students can get job experiences to help them define their career plans, identify an appropriate course of study and help pay for tuition.