Career and Technical Education courses prepare Virginia students for a wide range of high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers. Despite the great opportunities they provide, many courses are dominated by students of only one gender. As a result, many young Virginians miss the opportunity to prepare for these promising careers during high school.

To meet federal Perkins Act requirements, school divisions need to increase the enrollment and completion rates of underrepresented students in nontraditional CTE programs. Trailblazers' mission is to provide the support you need to accomplish this goal.