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Selected "Certifications" on their Perkins PlanWhich State Department/Agency mangages certification processContactWebsiteState Certification ProcessState Certification DeadlineState Certification TimelineState Cert Application MaterialsNotes
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AlabamaYesAlabama State Department of EducationAlabama CTE Resources - Alabama State Department of Education Applications need to be submitted by an LEA using the yearly proposed CRI questionnaire
December 31 of the year prior to desired approval (December 31st, 2022 for 2023-2024 list)The state list is reviewed annually in June and December.
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https://www.alabamaachieves.org/knowledge-base/career-tech-credential-approved-industry-credential/
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Alaska YesAlaska Department of Education & Early DevelopmentBrad Billings - CTE Program Administrator (907) 465-8720 brad.billings@alaska.govhttps://education.alaska.gov/tls/cte/perkins/Public/TsaListSchool must submit app
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ArizonaYesArizona Department of EducationCindy Gutirrerez, CTE Program Services Director, Cindy.Gutierrez@azed.govhttps://www.azed.gov/cte/cte-industry-credentialsAny LEA with the support of industry may submit the application to be reviewed.Applications close April 30th at 5pm.Applications open March 1st.Existing Approved Credentials maybe be considdered outside of this timeline through the Update Credential process.
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ArkansasYesArkansas Department of Education Division of Career and Technical EducationTim Johnston, Associate Director of CTE, Tim Johnston, Tim.Johnston@ade.arkansas.govhttps://dcte.ade.arkansas.gov/Page/Pathways#IndustryRecognizedCredentialsApplication must be submitted by a school district in the state of Arkansas.There is not a deadline that is posted on the website.
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CaliforniaCalifornia State Board of EducationThe ag department has been building it's own list. No formal state list yet.
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ColoradoColorado Community College SystemJanae Hunderman - CTE Ed Consultant janae.hunderman@state.co.ushttps://www.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/hb18-1266The most recent applications required school districts or teachers to submit the application. The application must also include a letter of support from the local workforce board. August 30The 2024 submission window will open in March. The applications are reviewed each September/October and then the list will be published in December.
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ConnecticutConnecticut Department of EducationEach program of study has their own education consultanthttps://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/cte/tstc_cc_final.pdf
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DCOffice of The State Superintendent of EducationSimone Garcia, Director CTE simone.garcia@dc.govhttps://dcgovict-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/candice_mott_dc_gov/Eftla9RGyYJMlLVxhIuS_AsB2Q4PA01QvauLg2Wk94lwHA?rtime=WxhyQefb3Eg
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DelawareDelaware Department of EducationIs not posted on the website; is behind an intranet. Is also apparently going through a revision.
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FloridaYesFlorida Career Source, in partnership with the Florida Credential Review Committee and Florida DOEhttps://careersourceflorida.com/boardroom/florida-credentials-review-committee/master-credentials-list/https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/cape-secondary/cape-industry-cert-funding-list-current.stmlThe application is available online and must be submitted by a Florida College System, Location Workforce Development Board, or a Florida School District.Spring (March) and Fall (Sept) for MCL. Must meet Fall deadline for CAPE. Secondary and postsecondary industry certifications seeking eligibility for Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Act funding must submit a Master Credentials List application. The submission must meet both CAPE eligibility criteria set forth in Rule 6A-6.0576, Florida Administrative Code & Florida Administrative Register and standards defined in the Framework of Quality.New FL CAPE rules: https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/20833/urlt/11-2.pdf All certs must be time-based
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GeorgiaGeorgia Department of EducationMamie Hanson -CTE Program Manager mhanson@doe.k12.ga.ushttps://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/CTAE-Georgia-Assessments.aspxList is currently "on pause". Currently in "info gathering" phase
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HawaiiHawaii Office of the State Director of Career and Technology Educationhttps://www.hawaiip20.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Promising-Credentials-in-Hawaii-2023.pdf
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IdahoIdaho State Department of Education Advanced OpportunitiesHeather Luchte, Chief Performance and Accountability Officer, Idaho Division of CTE, heather.luchte@cte.idaho.gov, 204-429-5512https://www.sde.idaho.gov/student-engagement/advanced-ops/shared/AO-Approved-Exams-and-Costs.pdfhttps://cte.idaho.gov/students/workforce-readiness-and-career-technical-education-cte-diploma/
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IlinoisIllinois State Board of Educationhttps://www.isbe.net/Pages/Career-Technical-Education.aspx#Application is online and can be submitted by any business person. The state doesn't respond, though.
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IndianaGovenor's Workforce CabinetBeth Meguschar, Associate Chief Operating Officer - Workforce Education and Training, IN Dept of Workforce Developmenthttps://www.in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed/indianas-promoted-industry-certifications/Schools, employers, and workforce boards can applyApril 15th and October 15thApplications are pulled two times a year and are approved the following week.
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IowaIowa Department of Educationhttps://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/cte/irchttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwQuCguxY5yoAMInpn-lLk1hYXOHTcUPSpBIHL3aDtFB4s9A/viewform
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KansasKANSASWORKS State BoardCTE Assessments / Skill Validation: (ksde.org)The application is online and must be completed by a teacher
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KentuckyYesKentucky Department of EducationKWIB.Projects@ky.gov​https://education.ky.gov/CTE/cter/Pages/default.aspx AND https://kwib.ky.gov/Pages/CTE-Certification-Process.aspx AND https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/KWIB/CTECertification
Online application must be filled out by industry. That form goes to Career Cluster Consultant for first approval, then to their BEAT TEAM for second approval, then to a KWIB sub committee for final approval. More than 1 company can fill out the cert application.
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LouisianaYesLouisiana Workforce CommisionKellie Taylor-White, Assistant Secretary, LA Workforce Commission OR Jawanda J. Givens, Director of Workforce Investment Councilhttps://www.laworks.net/Downloads/PR/WIC/IBC_StateFocusList.pdfOnline app
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MaineMaine State Board of Educationhttps://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/cte/standards
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MarylandYesMaryland State Department of EducationPamela Clay, (410) 767-5447, pamela.clay@maryland.govhttps://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCCR/industry-credentials.aspxhttps://www.gwdb.maryland.gov/policy/gwdbcte2024commindustrycredentialpolicy.pdfOctober 31Apps open August 1
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http://www.gwdb.maryland.gov/ctecomm/ctecomm-industryguidancefeb2024.pdf
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MassachusettsMassachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary EducationCTE-ART: Career Technical Education Analysis and Review Tools - College, Career and Technical Education (mass.edu)
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MichiganYesMichigan State Board of EducationCelena Millshttps://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/octe/educators/cte-instructional-resources-for-all-programsThe application is available online and must be submitted by an educational institution in MI
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MinnesotaMinnesota Department of EducationNo page is able to be found currently, had one in the pastNo state cert list. But, the business career cluster leader has created a list: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/cte/prog/
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MississippiAccelerate MS (Workforce)https://acceleratems.org/swib/Recommendation must be made to SWIB Board
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MissouriMissouri Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationLori Brown, CTE Coordinator, Office of CCR, MO DESE
https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/new-irc-and-tsa-guidanceSchool submits app; you can apply for credentials to be either "stackables" or Industry Recognized (more robust)School must submit May 1-May 31 annually.
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MontanaYesMontana Office of Public InstructionNo official state list
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NebraskaNebraska Department of EducationNo official state list
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NevadaYesGovenor's Office of Workforce Innovationhttps://gowinn.nv.gov/industry-recognized-credentials/Reviewed Annually. Doesn't say when they start reviewing, however.
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New HampshireYesNew Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Career Developmenthttps://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-career-development Link to Credential Rubric: https://www.education.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt326/files/inline-documents/sonh/nh-industry-recognized-credential-definition-and-rubric_0.pdf State Cert List: https://www.education.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt326/files/inline-documents/sonh/nh-industry-recognized-credential-definition-and-rubric_0.pdf
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New JerseyOffice of Career Readiness, New Jersey Department of EducationRussell Pocaro, Education Program Development Specialist in the Division of Teaching and Learning Services at NJ Dept of Ed Office of Career Readiness AND David Gehrkehttps://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/tools-support/industry-valued-credentials/
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https://www.njsmart.org/njr/index
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New MexicoNew Mexico Public Education DepartmentVictoria "Denise" Ojeda, CCR Education Administator - Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, & Transportation at NMPEDhttps://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/information-technology/stars-manual/stars-cte-student-industry-credential-template/Page 15: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Consolidated-CTE-Program-Policies-and-Procedures-2020-21-updated.pdf Submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzKIjtKaPZu4XTbVRHxAWmt9-g7GJg9NozcQQl1VOEXlRmWA/viewform
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New YorkNo state cert listhttps://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/cte/industry-relatedcredentials.html is a list for teachers to get certified to teach CTE.
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North CarolinaYesNorth Carolina Department of Public InstructionLinda Lay, CTE Section Chief for Credentials and Support Services at NC DPI
https://center.ncsu.edu/nccte-cms/index.phphttps://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/career-and-technical-education/credentials-and-reportingJuly 1, 2024
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North DakotaNorth Dakota Department of Career and Technical EducationLaura Glasser, Administrative Assistant, Career Resource Network, Career Development & Career Advisors, ND Dept of CTE
https://www.cte.nd.gov/businessindustry
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OhioOhio Department of Educationindustrycredentials@education.ohio.govhttps://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Contacts-and-Resources/Industry-Recognized-Credentials/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-by-Career-FieldAnyone besides the credential provider can submit the applicationThe application process will cycle four times yearly, but the application will always remain open. The four open application windows will include: December 1, 2023 - February 28, 2024 (credentials available for 2025-2026 school year)Application + letters of support from relevant organizations or industry reps
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OklahomaOklahoma State Department of EducationJennifer Palacio, CareerTech Testing Center Assessment Manager at 405.743.5160 or jennifer.palacio@careertech.ok.govhttps://oklahoma.gov/careertech/educators/certifications-and-badging/certifications.htmlApplication is available online and must be completed and then signed by the state program manager.
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OregonOregon Department of Educationhttps://www.oregon.gov/ode/learning-options/CTE/resources/Pages/Industry-Recognized-Credentials.aspxThe application is available online and must be submitted by a school district to be considered for the following school year. Business/industry/college partners must also submit corresponding apps. School district app: June 30; Industry support app: May 30All applications submitted on time will be considered for the current academic year, all others will be held for the next cycle.
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PennsylvaniaYesPennsylvania Department of Educationhttps://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Career%20and%20Technical%20Education/Resources/Teacher%20Resources/IndustryRecognized/Pages/default.aspxSchool must submit advisory committee notes requesting certification to Beth Marshall. Info regarding this online.All applications are due November 30thIf approved the credential will be added to the manual for the following school year.
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Rhode IslandRhode Island Council of Elementary and Secondary Educationhttps://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/2023-05/Approved_SY22_23_CTE%20Industry%20Standards.pdf
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South CarolinaYesSouth Carolina State Board of EducationMurline Ingramhttps://ed.sc.gov/sites/scdoe/assets/Student%20Report%20Procedures%20Guide%20MSI%203%20Final%20Copy_1.pdfApplications and supporting documents must be submitted to Murline Ingram. Spring Deadline: March 16
Fall Deadline: October 15		Spring: Reviews teirs from Nov-Dec. full EOC approves in Feb
Fall: Reviews teirs Apr-May. full EOC approves in Aug
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South DakotaSouth Dakota Department of EducationKristin Larson, Career Development Specialist, South Central Region, SDOE, kristin.larson@state.sd.us, 605-295-1930
https://doe.sd.gov/cte/industry.aspxonline appAll recommendations must be received by August 1 to be considered for the following school year. An updated list of state-approved Industry Recognized Credentials will be posted online in January.
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TennesseeTennessee Department of EducationJohn Mummert, Program Manager for Advanced Manufacturing, Architecture & Construction, & Transportation, Division of CCTE, TN DOE, john.mummert@tn.gov
https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/career-and-technical-education/student-industry-certification.html?mc_cid=3573470a0f&mc_eid=559350fe03Anyone can submit an application2025 app window: August 7 through September 30.Yearly application review, each clusters application opens every three years
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TexasYesTexas Education AgencyLacy Freeman, Ed.D., Statewide CTE Coordinator, School Programs/CCRM Prep Division, TEA

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/industry-based-certificationsNo application process; anyone can submit the names of credentials for consideration. States will research the certs and survey employers.Will open and close the app process in 2025.The current IBC List for Public School Accountability will remain in place through the 2024-2025 school year and the next list will be approved for four years. The list will then open again every 5 years.
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UtahUtah State Board of Educationhttps://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/skillcertificate/industrytests?mid=3263&aid=7
https://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/pathways/utah
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VermontYesVermont Agency of EducationJulia Schuster, Career Pathways Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Educationhttps://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/flexible-pathways/career-technical-education/career-and-technical-education
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 VirginiaYesVirginia Department of EducationKevin Reilly, Administrative Coordinator, CTE Resource Centerhttps://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/k-12-standards-instruction/career-and-technical-education-cte/industry-credentialingNovember 30th of each yearWill be approved by the following November 30th
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https://www.cteresource.org/resources/credentials/
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WashingtonWashington Office of Superintendent of Public InstructionDr. Jill Diehl, Program Supervisor Lead, CTE Graduation Pathways/WBL/STEM, Secondary Ed & Pathway Preparation, OSPI
https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/career-technical-education-cte/cte-resources-essentialsJune 31, 2024Application plus industry letters of recommendation
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West VirginiaYesWest Virginia Department of EducationAngie Gardner, Coordinator at the WV DOE Office of CTEhttps://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/ccanter_k12_wv_us/EW_hszi2NEBNkKbEllb_UeYB8n1NHWmXHYsLxbAAKYZkQQ?rtime=BbLEN-JW20gLocal Control
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WisconsinWisconsin Department of Worforce DevelopmentNancy Kargel, CTE Incentive Grant Program Lead, Division of Employment & Training – Office of Special Initiatives, WI DWDhttps://dwd.wisconsin.gov/det/cteincentive/
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WyomingYesWyoming Department of EducationIlaine Brown, Educational Consultant, CTE WDE, ilaine.brown1@wyo.govhttps://edu.wyoming.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Wyoming-Guide-to-Industry-Recognized-Credentials-and-Certifications.pdfSchool district administration and teachers may submit IRCs to the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) for consideration. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddJygGwttHvnu9OaRpB5TEx-CCirPCWnMLWpi5SGdZ2dWpcw/viewform?usp=sf_link Reviewed and updated each biennium by the WDE CTE team in conjunction with our educators and business and industry partners.
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