Career and Technical Education is designed to provide students relevant learning experiences through pathways for long-term success in academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, employability skills and civic engagement. The Pathways offered to students in USD 402 link what students learn in school to the knowledge and skills they need for success in post-secondary education and careers. It is the goal of each pathway to prepare students for careers in Kansas’ highest-priority fields, such as health care, advanced manufacturing/aviation, energy and health sciences.