State Goals for Career and Technology Education

The Texas Legislature established the following career and technology education goals for all Texas students in secondary schools: Each public school student shall master the basic skills and knowledge necessary for:

1. managing the dual roles of family member and wage earner
2. gaining entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the student's education at the postsecondary level (Texas Education Code Section 29.181)

Local Goals for Career and Technology Education

The Goals of the Career and Technology Education Programs of the Robstown Independent School District are to...

• Provide the opportunity for students to develop marketable skills for employment
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop a positive attitude for work.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop and practice good human relations.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the free enterprise system.
• Provide the opportunity for student to develop leadership abilities.
• Provide a comprehensive career guidance program for secondary level students.